Director of Operations and Administration - Gesu Parish

Position Title:

Director of Operations and Administration

Status:
Exempt

Expected

Start Date:

December 1, 2026

The Director of Operations and Administration is responsible for ensuring, on behalf of and in collaboration with the Pastor, that the management of the parish’s finances, facilities, human resources, information technology and administrative functions are conducted in accordance with the highest standards of competence and responsibility applicable to each of those areas. The Director of Operations and Administration is a person of faith, committed to Gospel values.

The director values the parish and responsible management of resources, helping the parish fulfill its mission and purpose.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance preferred.
• Minimum five years work experience in business administration, accounting, or finance preferred.
• Supervisory experience required. Knowledge of the basic principles of personnel management.
• Knowledge of financial control systems, budgeting, and accounting principles and practices.
• Working knowledge in MS Office products and Quick Books, or similar accounting software.
• Working knowledge of office technology.
• Knowledge of employment laws, Catholic social teachings in the area of employment, and application of Canon law.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the State of Wisconsin.
• Practicing Catholic preferred.

• Professional working attitude and collaborative approach.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Ability to make decisions, be attentive to details, and troubleshoot.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to provide leadership to staff and parishioner volunteers.

• Establish and maintain financial control systems and procedures for parish to safeguard assets, achieve objectives, and ensure integrity of financial data.
• Coordinate development of annual budget in compliance with Archdiocesan guidelines, Society of Jesus requirements and parish Finance Council policies; provide staff direction and support in this effort.
• Authorize purchases and payment of bills, ensuring that expenditures comply with approved budget, or obtain authorized approval for non-budgeted expenditures based on amount of expenditure.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Finance Council and its subcommittees; attend meetings and implement committee decisions.
• Serve as staff resource to the Budget Committee to help carry out the work of the Finance Council regarding the parish budget and financial operations of the parish.
• Serve as staff resource to the Investment Committee to help provide general oversight and review of the combined investment funds of the parish.
• Serve as staff resource to fundraising committees to help develop and implement the plans for annual and occasional events to help sustain the programs and activities of the parish.
• Oversee preparation of periodic detailed and summary financial reports for communication to the Finance Council, appropriate committees, and the parish.
• Oversee maintenance of accurate financial records including general ledger, monthly income and expense reports, and cash flow projections, and timely preparation of reports.
• Oversee all fund raising activities by parish groups to ensure compliance with parish policy and security of funds raised.
• Provide assistance to parish organizations or ministries in financial matters as needed.
• Serve as staff contact with archdiocese finance and administration offices.
• Schedule appropriate audits and serve as primary contact with…