Finance and Accounting Manager

Hours per week: 40 per week – on site

Position Summary:

St. Eugene Catholic Church is seeking Finance and Accounting Manager. The Finance and Accounting Manager, reports to the Pastor and is responsible for the accounting and financial management, business operations, payroll, and vendor management. This individual works in a professional manner reflective of the mission and vision of the Diocese and Parish.

Key responsibilities:

• Administration: foster a good relationship with staff & parishioners, develop proactive strategies to improve efficiency and accountability, coordinate procurement and maintain accountability of capital equipment, ensure safe & secure facilities.
• Accounting and financial: oversee all financial operations including working with Finance Council to create monthly and annual budgets, accurate reporting, financial protocols and financial systems, provide monthly reports as requested by the Finance Council, and attend monthly Finance Council meetings.
• Ensure financial transparency and accountability in the parish in line with the expectations, policies, and financial practices of the Diocese of Raleigh and established best practices for accounting and financial management.  This includes prior approval from the Pastor for any nonbudgeted or unusual expenses. These expenses should then be communicated to the Finance Council.
• Monitor cash flow, general ledger accounts, and other financial transactions as well as administering financial account access and other related accounts
• Analysis and interpretation of financial data and preparation of financial reports, statements and/or projections on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Lead parish development activities such as special events, estate planning, and donor programs.
• Coordinate the Offertory Count Teams including schedules, supplies, and necessary equipment.
• Prepare, log and track each tamper-resistant bag used for any and all money collection within the parish, including offertory for each Mass.
• Assist with obtaining maintenance contracts and bids. Maintain a list of vendor contracts for regular review and identifying soon to expire contracts.
• IT: purchase & maintain all computers, printers & software for staff & facilities.
• Coordinate the purchase of major parish expenses.
• Act as a liaison between the parish and the Diocesan Business Office.
• Assist with all areas of the Biannual Diocesan Audit.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or another related field
• Five Years of experience in a professional financial setting, with knowledge of budgets, accounting, payroll processes, and related laws and regulations
• Applicants must have the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop sound policies and practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in or willingness to learn required software systems
• Proficient in currently accepted accounting principles and practices
• Working knowledge of Church policies/operations or willingness to learn
• Ability to communicate professionally with people on all levels (staff, vendors, parishioners, etc.)
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality
• Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Experience in fund raising activities
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 30 days of hire.

Position Start Date: As soon as practicable