Business Administrator

Overall Supervisor: Pastor

Direct Reports: Finance and maintenance staff

Provides work direction to: Finance and operations staff, volunteers when finance is involved

Receives work direction from: Pastor

To assist the Pastor in his duty of exercising the kingly office of Jesus Christ for both the spiritual and temporal good of the Church. Principally, the Business Administrator is responsible for the fiduciary responsibilities of the parish, but also manages the human resources components of the parish in accord with all applicable civil and ecclesiastical law requirements. The Business Administrator assists in the strategic vision of the parish and helps martial the temporal goods at the service of the spiritual goods of the parish.

All activities shall support the mission and philosophy of Transfiguration Church of Oakdale, Minnesota:

To lead all those in the East Metro to Christ, the Source and Summit of our daily and eternal lives.

Employment in and by the Church is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, nor can it embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal.

It is required that this employee be an active, participating Roman Catholic. It is expected that all employees respect Catholic doctrine and religious practices.

Note:

The following responsibilities, 1 through 4, are essential responsibilities.

• Serve as the primary resource for budgeting and financial functions, policies, and procedures to ensure efficiency across the organization and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Maintain financial systems and strong internal controls.
• Oversee cash receipts, payables, banking, payroll, and financial reporting. Maintain restricted funds and endowment funds.
• Ensure compliance with annual Archdiocesan reporting and financial policies. Comply with the Archdiocesan proxy request policy for applicable purchases, projects, and transactions.
• Develop and manage the annual parish budget under the direction of the Pastor and consultation of the Finance Council.
• Provide support to the School Principal in the parochial school’s financial matters. Serve as a resource to the Principal for the proper management of the school.
• Assist the Pastor, Corporate Board, and Finance Council in financial modeling for future plans for the parish.
• Ensure all parish staff are informed of the financial status of their programs as needed. Supervise those staff members with explicit roles in bookkeeping and financial management.
• Maintain a Catholic understanding of fiscal responsibilities and opportunities. Help determine if financial investments, planning, and execution are in accord with the values of the Catholic Church.

• Assist Pastor and School Principal, as directed, in the recruitment, training, supervision, hiring, discipline, and termination of employees.
• Maintain job descriptions for all positions. School positions are to be kept separate from church positions, but all are to be properly accounted for by the Business Administrator.
• Maintain and update Transfiguration Employee Handbook and policies in accordance with Archdiocesan policies, as well as applicable civil and ecclesiastical laws.
• Prepare required paperwork for new employees and assist in onboarding them and setting them up in payroll. Provide orientation for direct reports.
• Provide information and documents for benefit eligible employees. Manage annual benefit re-enrollment and assist employees throughout the year with benefit questions and adjustments.
• Assist with performance issues, disciplinary actions, and performance plans to ensure that personnel policies are followed and that proper documentation is completed.
• Manage payroll and ensure that compensation is properly distributed to employees in accordance with an agreed upon salary/wage scale.

• Under direction of Pastor,…