September 17, 2024 - Job Opportunity Posted
Finance and Operations Manager (PT), Incarnation and Most Blessed Sacrament, Melrose/ Wakefield
PURPOSE: The Business Manager assists the Pastor in fulfilling his responsibility for the administration of the parishes in the collaborative and implementing the assisting with the collaborative’s Pastoral Plan. This position is responsible for ensuring proper stewardship of the financial, facility, human, and information resources. This is an in-person position at the parish in Melrose/Wakefield.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Management
In consultation with the Pastor, Finance Council, and Pastoral Plan, develop, implement, and administer Archdiocesan policies and guidelines.
Consistent with parish and school financial reporting requirements, prepare budgets, annual reports, interim reports, general ledgers, allocation summaries and other management reports, offering financial strategies and recommendations to the Pastor and Finance Council.
Oversee the management of parish operational and financial records and prepare for audits.
Handle bank relations including management of accounts and allocation transactions for the parishes.
Assist the Pastor in the administration of offertory enhancement programs, fundraising for special parish projects, Planned Giving, Stewardship and the Annual Catholic Appeal.
Direct purchasing procedures within the dollar limits set by the Pastor.
Ensure that all federal, state, and local taxes are paid in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
General
Some additional operational and human resources responsibilities may accompany this position depending on the parish
Attend meetings relative to the role, as necessary.
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS in business, accounting, or related field, with 7+ years related accounting experience or equivalent preferred.
3-5 yrs. supervisory/management experience required.
Understand and support the mission of the Catholic Church and its effort.
Participation in the RCAB Finance & Operations Certificate Program when it is available.
Experience handling confidential, sensitive matters with tact, respect, and discretion required.
Demonstrated experience in finance and accrual accounting; Sage Intacct experience preferred.
Knowledgeable about safety and security and human resource issues preferred.
Demonstrated experience in appropriate computer technology skills; must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software.
Experience administering payroll is preferred.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
A strong service orientation is critical.
PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS:
Ability to use a computer keyboard for up to 8 hours/day.
Ability to sit for up to 8 hours/day.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
To apply for this position, please email cover letter and resume to HR_staffing@rcab.org
The duties and requirements described above are representative of those encountered during performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
To see this job opening on the Archdiocese of Boston web site please visit https://bostoncatholic.org/finance-and-operations-manager-pt-incarnation-and-most-blessed-sacrament-melrose-wakefieldic-p
Bulletin Changes
As we continue to merge our two parish families into one collaborative, we are combining the two bulletins into one.
Click here for the new Most Blessed Sacrament and Incarnation Parish Collaborative bulletin.
The current email bulletin will still be sent out each week, but it will only contain a link to this new bulletin, not the bulletin content itself.
We are also changing the company that publishes the bulletin. Thank you for your understanding as we work through this transition.
