Parish Business Manager

Description

Parish Name: St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church
Location: 6628 Santa Isabel Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Reports to: Pastor
Employment Type: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Rate: $68,000 - $75,000/year.

This position provides the operational infrastructure which supports the parish community. It assumes administrative and operational responsibility for the parish, in particular the areas of finance, operations, human resources, communication and planning, in concert with the pastor. The Business Manager exercises insight and responsibility over every administrative aspect of the parish and facilitates implementation of administrative priorities consistent with parish goals.

• Provide guidance and supervision of office staff
• Provide administrative, purchasing and general support to ministry staff
• Collaborate with diocesan human resources for policy interpretation, leaves of absence and general support
• Manage computer system needs and requirements
• Manage maintenance of and training on church database software

• Provide management of all aspects of parish financial functions to include but not limited to payroll, accounts receivable/payable, budgeting, collection, offertory increase and capital campaigns
• Prepare monthly financial statements for Finance Council and diocesan finance office
• Provide financial updates to pastor on a regular basis
• Prepare annual financial reports for the diocese
• Ensure all bank statements are balanced
• Oversee the management of both parish and diocesan fund drives
• Collaborate with diocese on financial matters

• Manage the scheduling of all facility’s halls, classrooms and meeting rooms
• Coordinate special needs of renters with parish maintenance staff
• Assist maintenance staff in administrative and financial matters

• Attend all pastoral, finance council and office staff meetings
• Respond to the administrative needs of all committees
• Attend diocesan Business Managers’ meetings and webinars

• Function as point person for inquiries on parish business and administrative matters
• Be a catalyst for cooperation and good business relationships among all parish entities
• Maintains a thorough knowledge and familiarity of the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church
• Maintain spiritual influence and presence in overall administrative activities

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic philosophy

• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, finance, human resources, or related field.
• 5 years successful work experience managing a business enterprise.
• Leadership role office management and administration
• Proven managerial/supervisory strength
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products (WORD, EXCEL, etc.)
• Proficient in use of Quick Books
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Familiarity with federal and state employment laws
• Ability to manage information technology needs
• Ability to learn and train staff in various aspects of their job including computer programs
• Successfully complete Diocesan Safe Environment Program requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a telephone. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the office, as well as maneuver throughout the parish/school facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.