Finance Manager

Hours per week: 37.5

Position Summary:

The finance Manger will drive the daily financial aspects of the parish.  This role entails managing daily fiscal activities, adherence to the accounting and reporting policies of nonprofit organizations.  The successful candidate will work closely with the Pastor, Business Manager, School Principal and Parish Staff to maintain high standards of accuracy, confidentiality and accountability in all fiscal matters

Key responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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 the Accounting and Internal Control Procedures of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh.
• Prepare and analyze monthly reports on the financial stability, liquidity, and growth of the parish.
• Coordinates with members of the Finance Council to verify deposits with the bank statements.
• Assist in 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

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related 2-year degree is required.
• 4-6 years of professional experience with at least 2 years of direct accounting/ booking experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, various accounting software packages, and other web-based reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail plus outstanding organizational and record keeping skills.  
• Problem -solving skills to address any discrepancies in documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Parish leadership team, Ministry leaders, and members of the Parish Finance Council.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards in all financial matters.
• Spanish and English speaking candidates are preferred to accommodate the parish demographics.
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training.

Position Start Date: ASAP