Description
St. Finbar Catholic Parish serves more than 4,000 families on their journey of faith. We are seeking an experienced Parish Business Manager to oversee the business and administrative operations of our parish, supporting the mission of the Church and fostering an environment where clergy, staff, volunteers, and parishioners can thrive in service to one another and the broader Catholic community.
Position Summary
The Parish Business Manager works closely with the Pastor to provide leadership and oversight of parish finances, personnel, facilities, and administrative operations. We are seeking an organized, collaborative, and proactive leader who demonstrates financial expertise, sound judgment, and a commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate will build trust, develop staff, strengthen operational systems, and ensure that parish resources are managed with professionalism, accountability, and a Catholic spirit of service.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the Pastor, establishes and maintains internal control procedures to safeguard assets, achieve objectives, and ensure the integrity of financial data.
- Coordinates the development of the annual operating budget, authorizes purchases and payment of all bills in a manner consistent with financial policies, and ensures expenditures throughout the year comply with the approved budget.
- Oversees the collection and recording of cash receipts, making sure that all funds are accounted for.
- Maintains accurate records and ensures timely presentation of financial reports to the Pastor, the Finance Council and the Head Office.
- Oversees payroll, ensuring legal requirements are met, reports are filed, and the employees are paid on time.
- Monitors and assists all parish organizations or ministries in developing and adhering to their annual budgets.
- Oversees the maintenance of all parish membership records.
- Assists the Pastor in administering personnel duties such as new hire and termination procedures, maintaining personnel records and administering ongoing personnel activities as they occur.
- Supervises designated administrative and custodial staff, establishing work priorities, staffing coverage, procedures, and performance evaluations in collaboration with the Pastor.
- Coordinates parish facilities operations, including preventative maintenance, inspections, insurance, incident follow-up, and capital projects.
- Oversees parish purchasing and vendor administration, technology support and systems, access and security procedures, and records retention; maintains compliance calendars, documentation, and operational continuity plans.
- Coordinates shared parish and school business operations as directed by the Pastor; supports stewardship administration, financial accountability, and transparency.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Five to ten years experience in jobs demanding extensive leadership and administration responsibilities.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ParishSoft, QuickBooks
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures required
- Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and its mission
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required (major in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting preferred)
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years in office administration, staff supervision, training, and coaching
Faith Community:
- Active, participating member of a Roman Catholic faith community.
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
St. Finbar Catholic Church (Burbank)
2010 W. Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
pastor@stfinbarchurch.org