Director of Parish Field Operations

1 week ago

Chicago, IL, United States Archdiocese of Chicago Full time

The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake county, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.

The role supports the Archdiocese by overseeing and managing financial and operational processes for parishes, schools, and associated projects. This role is critical in ensuring financial health, compliance, and continuous improvement across parishes. The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic with strong financial
management, strategic planning, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities
Operational and Financial Management:

  • Develop, monitor, and recommend improvements to financial and operational processes.
  • Prepare and support reports for Archdiocesan payroll advances, large capital projects, loans, grants, debt relief, and financial recovery efforts.
  • Coordinate and oversee approvals for parish construction projects.
  • Analyze parish financial and operational performance to implement improvement programs.
  • Monitor parish and school payments for monthly Archdiocesan bills, including facility insurance, employee insurance, and other expenses, acting as needed.
  • Support and assist in preparing reports and materials for monthly stakeholder and leadership meetings.
  • Develop and introduce parish audit processes and monitor compliance and follow-ups.
  • Manage and provide updates on parish financial guidelines, best practices, and the St. Steven Project.
  • Develop and manage processes for supporting vicariate and parish business leadership.
Strategic Planning and Oversight:
  • Prepare and implement best practices and guidelines for parish finance councils.
  • Oversee and coordinate the preparation of parish annual budgets and year-end financial reports.
  • Act as a liaison between parishes, the field, and the Pastoral Center, relaying ongoing concerns and relevant information.
  • Build relationships and serve as a point of contact for parishes.
  • Provide support to the senior director with confidential matters related to parishes and priests.
  • Monitor and provide recommendations regarding potentially fraudulent activity.
  • Prepare presentations and materials for meetings as needed.
  • Responsibilities as assigned by leader.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (master's degree preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of financial management, operational analysis, and strategic planning.
  • Proven experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and process improvement.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams.
  • Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
  • Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
Key Competencies:
  • Financial Acumen
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Relationship Building
  • Analytical Problem Solving
  • Process Improvement
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Team Collaboration

This role is integral to supporting the mission of the Archdiocese by ensuring operational excellence and
financial stewardship across its parishes and schools.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has a salary range of $125,992.85 - $163,790.70 per year. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

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