Description

Title: Business Manager

Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Pastor

Position Summary

Our Lady of Guadalupe in St. Joseph, MO is seeking a Business Manager who will manage and oversee parish administrative functions, including finance operations, facilities and personnel coordination. Serve as a trusted partner and strategic support to the parish priest, ensuring the pastors time and attention remain focused on his primary responsibilities of prayer, preaching, and pastoral care. This is a part-time position averaging 25 hours per week.

Essential Duties

Serve as the parish’s primary liaison with Diocesan Parish Accounting Services, providing oversight and coordination of local financial processes, budget development and monitoring, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Ensure the timely exchange of financial information, review financial data for accuracy and compliance, and support the pastor and parish leadership in financial planning and stewardship. Assist pastor with the management of all aspects of facility maintenance, purchasing, contracts, and human resource functions
Administer and review annual budget process, reports, and regular meetings with Pastor and Finance Council
Direct office administrative functions related to parish ministries and daily operations
Assist pastor with the coordination of 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
Ensure compliance with diocesan and legal standards
Advises pastor on operational decisions
Manage administrative staff

Knowledge and Critical Skills Required

Ability to strategize high-level creative solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized and detail oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Maintain confidentiality in all matters
Professional judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence in handling sensitive pastoral matters
Proactive and solution oriented – anticipate needs before they arise
Strong leadership skills

Qualifications / Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance or accounting or relevant experience required
Five or more years’ experience in management, accounting, finance, or business operations
Experience with ParishSoft preferred
Intermediate to advanced skill level in Sage Intaact, QuickBooks, Outlook, Excel, and Word
Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is an asset.

Requirements

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.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church St Joseph

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