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

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.