Business Manager in Saint Joseph, Missouri at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church St Joseph

Summary

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in St. Joseph, MO has an immediate opening for a full-time parish Business Manager. The Business Manager is a leadership position, responsible for the efficient and effective administration of the financial condition, facilities management and human resources of the parish. Serving as the primary on-site decision maker with matters of significance. This is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week.

Essential Duties

• Manage and direct all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, payroll, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Supervise administrative staff, volunteers and contractors
• Manage all aspects of facility maintenance, purchasing, contracts, and human resource function
• Administer and review budget process, reports, and meetings with Pastor and Finance Council
• Direct the office administrative functions related to parish ministries and daily operations
• Oversee and coordinate parish development activities such as special events, estate planning, and donor programs
• Manage the human resource needs of parish staff, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, medical leave, and policy implementation
• Assist with long-term planning and stewardship initiatives
• Ensures compliance with diocesan and legal standards
• Advises Pastor on operational decisions
• Manage administrative assistant and maintenance technician

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance or accounting or related experience
• Five or more years’ experience in management, accounting, finance, or business operations
• Experience with ParishSoft preferred, but not required
• Intermediate to advanced skill level in QuickBooks, Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Knowledge or familiarity of Catholic parish operations preferred

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and vision plans. STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays.

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person training prior to hire.