Archdiocese of St. Louis · 4 weeks ago
Finance and Administration Manager
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. The Finance & Administration Manager serves as the principal steward of the temporal and administrative operations of the Cathedral Basilica Parish, ensuring sound financial management and effective parish administration.
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Responsibilities
Direct all parish financial operations including:
Budget preparation and monitoring
Payroll, accounts payable/receivable
General ledger and monthly financial reporting
Prepare and present clear financial reports for the Rector, Finance Council, and Archdiocese
Oversee cash management, banking relationships, internal controls, and audit preparation
Ensure compliance with Archdiocesan financial policies, civil law, and parish best practices
Coordinate annual audits, insurance renewals, and financial risk management
Oversee parish HR operations in coordination with Archdiocesan HR:
Onboarding- - new hires
Benefits administration
Payroll coordination
Personnel files management
Ensure compliance with all employment laws, Safe Environment requirements, and Archdiocesan policies
Support staff performance systems, job descriptions, and evaluations
Collaborate with parish administrative staff and office operations
Manage purchasing, contracts, and vendor relationships
Oversee recordkeeping systems for sacramental records, compliance documentation, and donor records
Coordinate with Facilities, Music, Events and Development on shared administrative needs
Assist with parish advancement efforts including:
Annual Catholic Appeal
Major gifts
Special projects and capital campaigns
Manage Servant Keeper (i.e., inputting weekly offering data, to ensure accurate donor records, gift processing, and acknowledgment systems)
Provide financial tracking and reporting for restricted and capital funds
Serve as a key advisor to the Rector on operational, financial, and administrative matters
Participate actively in Finance Council and senior staff meetings
Assist with long-range planning, capital projects, and operational sustainability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required
Minimum 5–7 years of experience in finance, accounting, or nonprofit/parish administration
Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles
Experience working with boards, councils, or governing bodies
High proficiency with accounting software, payroll systems, Excel, and database platforms
Deep sense of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex parish environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Collaborative leadership style
Preferred
Knowledge of Catholic parish operations and Archdiocesan systems strongly preferred
Practicing Catholic preferred, with a sincere respect for the mission of the Church
Company
Archdiocese of St. Louis
Archdiocese of St. Louis is a catholic religious organization that offers services to educational groups, parishes, and poverty initiatives.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-04-26
St. Louis Business Journal
2025-01-22
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