Manager Multi-Parish​/School Accounting

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Manager Multi-Parish/School Accounting

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and in accordance with established policies and procedures, manages the Department of Multi-Parish/School Accounting (MPSA). The Manager is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day activities of the MPSA accountants and clerks; maintaining ongoing relationships with parishes and schools participating in the program; and developing and promoting the program to interested parishes and schools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Maintain calendar listing meetings, appointments, workshops, seminars, conferences, etc.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) and fund accounting including internal controls.
• Assure internal controls are followed and evaluate effectiveness.
• Responsible for developing and promoting the MPSA Service including:
• meeting with Pastors/Principals about the benefits of the program.
• developing a strategic process parish or school specific.
• educating parish/school finance councils about the program and related duties of the council members.
• Coordinate training and presentations to parishes and schools as needed.
• Participate in regular staff meetings as directed by Diocesan Administration.
• Prepare, administer, and analyze office budget. Monitor departmental revenues and expenses and approve invoices.
• Troubleshoot computer software related issues.
• Coordinate with Stewardship Department to assist the pastor or principal with evaluating financial condition of parish.
• Coordinate with Construction Department, when necessary, regarding construction payments
• Coordinate with CFO with internal control failures.
• Other related duties as assigned

• Assist MPSA’s and oversee interaction with Pastors, Principals and related Finance Councils with budgeting as follows:
• Preparation of budget salary worksheet
• Preparation of annual budget
• Evaluation of actual financial results to the budget
• For Schools only, coordinate with Superintendent on budget and forecast packet submission to Financial Services Office for Diocesan Finance Council presentations
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and financial statements, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee MPSA’s in monitoring monthly performance to the budget and assist MPSA’s with communicating with the Pastor and/or Principal and related Finance Councils regarding the financial position for the location.
• Oversee management of parish operational and financial records when necessary.
• Oversee management of bookkeeping functions including, but not limited to, payables and receivables and all other parish revenue and expenses.
• Provide analysis of financial data.
• Oversee development of methods in response to diocesan audit findings.
• Oversee MPSA support to non-MPSA bookkeepers with accounting software, budgeting, accounting issues
• Ensure that payroll process is completed and processed for all MPSA and non-MPSA parishes and schools so that it is ready for submission by the Diocesan Controller (or other designee)
• Oversee submission of 1099 reports for MPSA location.
• Oversee completion of financial statements by accounting firm with accounting entries and bank reconciliation issues for assigned locations.

• Always maintains a professional relationship with Pastor, Principal, Superintendent, Parish/School staff, volunteers, committee members, diocesan staff.
• Serves as the liaison, representing the Bishop and CFO, between Parishes Schools and Diocese in matters of accounting

This position is responsible for supervising;

• Multi-Parish/School Accountants

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Baccalaureate degree in business administration with major in accounting required, CPA…