Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina
Finance Manager for Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Finance Manager for Our Lady of the Hills
Our Lady of the Hills was founded in 1975 and has since grown to over 4,000 families. One of our greatest treasures is the cultural diversity, truly representing the Catholic nature of the universal Church. We believe that celebrating the cultural traditions of our members brings us together as one family under God. Our Lady of the Hills is a place to grow in your personal relationship with Jesus Christ, to put your faith into action, and to use your gifts and talents as a true intentional disciple of Christ.
Position Summary:
Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church is seeking a parish finance manager to drive the daily financial aspects of the parish. This role requires adherence to the accounting and reporting policies of nonprofit organizations. Location:
Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church 120 Marydale Lane, Columbia, SC Hours:
Full-Time Reports To:
Pastor: Fr. Fitzgerald Key Responsibilities: Perform payroll functions in an accurate and timely manner. Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner. Perform all activities related to the accounts payable function including processing payments of all invoices, reimbursements, and transits. Perform account receivable functions including deposits, collections, invoicing, and revenue recognition. Conduct reconciliation of financial accounts. Prepare, analyze, provide, and present accurate and timely financial reports through collection, analysis, and summarization of data. Responsible of the safeguard and control over cash balances. Ensure minimum level of segregation of the primary responsibilities involving cash transactions: authorization, custodial, recording, and reconciliation. Oversee the counting and deposit of parish funds. Work with volunteers who count collections income and enter weekly collections data. Control and monitor funds of all affiliated parish organizations. Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations, and ensure compliance with applicable standards. Responsible of ensuring and executing theAccounting and Internal Control Proceduresof the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston. Prepare and analyze monthly reports on the financial stability, liquidity, and growth of the parish. Lead the budget setting and management process, from working drafts to final. Track actual spending versus budget. Prepare monthly report highlighting results, deviations from budget, and the reasons. Maintain accurate financial records and files. Promote financial stewardship in the parish, including providing transparent reporting systems that foster trust in the parish community. Serve as liaison between the parish and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston in all financial matters. Attend diocesan meetings as necessary. Oversee fundraising programs, stewardship, and any planned giving. Qualifications Education: Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; and/or a minimum of 5 years of bookkeeping experience. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, various accounting software packages, and other web-based reporting tools. Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail plus outstanding organizational and record keeping skills. Communication: Ability to work collaboratively with the Parish leadership team, Ministry leaders, and members of the Parish Finance Council. Attend weekly team meeting with Pastor and staff. Ethical Standards: Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards in all financial matters. Bilingual:
Spanish and English speaking candidates are preferred to accommodate the parish demographics.
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Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church is seeking a parish finance manager to drive the daily financial aspects of the parish. This role requires adherence to the accounting and reporting policies of nonprofit organizations. Location:
Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church 120 Marydale Lane, Columbia, SC Hours:
Full-Time Reports To:
Pastor: Fr. Fitzgerald Key Responsibilities: Perform payroll functions in an accurate and timely manner. Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner. Perform all activities related to the accounts payable function including processing payments of all invoices, reimbursements, and transits. Perform account receivable functions including deposits, collections, invoicing, and revenue recognition. Conduct reconciliation of financial accounts. Prepare, analyze, provide, and present accurate and timely financial reports through collection, analysis, and summarization of data. Responsible of the safeguard and control over cash balances. Ensure minimum level of segregation of the primary responsibilities involving cash transactions: authorization, custodial, recording, and reconciliation. Oversee the counting and deposit of parish funds. Work with volunteers who count collections income and enter weekly collections data. Control and monitor funds of all affiliated parish organizations. Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations, and ensure compliance with applicable standards. Responsible of ensuring and executing theAccounting and Internal Control Proceduresof the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston. Prepare and analyze monthly reports on the financial stability, liquidity, and growth of the parish. Lead the budget setting and management process, from working drafts to final. Track actual spending versus budget. Prepare monthly report highlighting results, deviations from budget, and the reasons. Maintain accurate financial records and files. Promote financial stewardship in the parish, including providing transparent reporting systems that foster trust in the parish community. Serve as liaison between the parish and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston in all financial matters. Attend diocesan meetings as necessary. Oversee fundraising programs, stewardship, and any planned giving. Qualifications Education: Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; and/or a minimum of 5 years of bookkeeping experience. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, various accounting software packages, and other web-based reporting tools. Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail plus outstanding organizational and record keeping skills. Communication: Ability to work collaboratively with the Parish leadership team, Ministry leaders, and members of the Parish Finance Council. Attend weekly team meeting with Pastor and staff. Ethical Standards: Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards in all financial matters. Bilingual:
Spanish and English speaking candidates are preferred to accommodate the parish demographics.
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