Job Title: Business Manager/Accountant
Reports to: Pastor/Administrator
Location: Manatee, Sarasota, or Hardee Counties
Classification: Salaried/Exempt
Overview
The Parish Business Manager/Accountant is an administrator in support of the Pastor’s responsibilities to the parish and is a responsible for the overall operation of an active parish within the Diocese of Venice in Florida.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records and establishes a responsible cash flow management system.
- Prepares, administers, and reviews for the budget process for Parish which is subject to review and/or approval by the Parish Finance Council, as required.
- Analyzes and make recommendations pertaining to all financial decisions and questions facing Parish.
- Acts as liaison between the parish and the diocese in financial matters and human resources issues.
- Maximizes cash management resources.
- Coordinates and reviews parish organizations and ministry funds.
- Prepares and process bookkeeping services as A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, and Timekeeping etc.
- Maintains and builds strong relationships but internal and external.
- Provides professional support to parish staff.
- Oversee the management of the parish staff records.
- Coordinates parish liability and property insurance, worker’s compensation with the Diocese general insurance program.
- Oversees staff activities in general.
- Consults with and advises Pastor on business and administrative matters that affect the parish.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- AA or bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.
- Critical thinker, ability to provide analytical approach to managing the facility
- 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Ability to manage indirect and direct reports through strong leadership skills
- In depth knowledge of Sage.
- Experience with an automated payroll/timekeeping system.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Faith.
- Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality.
- Able to handle multi-task simultaneously and work independently.
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (word, power point, excel).
Skills Required
- Associate degree or bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration
- 3–5 years of experience in a similar position
- Experience with Sage
- Experience with an automated payroll and timekeeping system
- Ability to manage direct and indirect reports through strong leadership skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to multitask and work independently
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Critical-thinking and analytical skills for facility management
What We Do
The Diocese of Venice in Florida is a Roman Catholic diocese established in 1984. It oversees a network of parishes, schools, and ministries across 10 Florida counties. The organization is dedicated to the mission of Jesus Christ, providing religious guidance, educational services, and charitable support to the community while managing administrative functions such as human resources, benefits, and fundraising initiatives to support its diverse population and religious goals.
