Director of Finance & Operations Job Description

Basic Functions

The Director of Finance and Operations is a critical member of our leadership team and will oversee the day-to-day activities of St. Thomas More Parish, ensuring that the organization is managed and performing efficiently and effectively. 

This position reports directly to the Pastor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Participates in the hiring and training of parish departmental managers.
• Organizes and oversees the work and schedules of parish departmental managers.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees accounting, human resources, maintenance, custodial, technology and kitchen staff, ensuring each is reaching goals set by departmental and company leadership. 
• Provides assistance to managers in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Directs and supervises the complete accounting system and financial function of the parish. This includes billing, A/R, cash receipts, collections, A/P, payroll, general ledger, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, and audits.
• Researches, analyzes and presents accurate financial information for multiple audiences in a timely manner, collating financial reporting materials for different stakeholders and clearly communicating to all different segments of the organization
• Plans, directs, controls, implements, evaluates, monitors, and forecasts budgets in each area to achieve financial objectives.
• Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the St. Thomas More’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business procedures.
• Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
• Ensures work environments are adequate and safe.
• Communicates and explains new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for major changes, meets with entire operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.
• Improves customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.
• Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, and both church and school communities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of accounting, business practices, theories, and policies involved in business and finance.
• Superior verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and follow-through skills.
• Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.
• Extremely proficient in Quick Books and Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience:

• MBA and/or a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting preferred.
• Practicing Catholic
• Extensive and diversified background with at least 10 years of related experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
• Ability to lift and push/pull a minimum of 25 pounds. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum requirements.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.