Good Shepherd Catholic Church is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of Good Shepherd Catholic Parish and School in Evansville, Indiana. In this onsite role, you will help ensure accurate account management, timely payments and deposits, and clear reporting to parish and school committees, including coordination of key diocesan-related processes.
Role Focus
You will monitor parish and school financial accounts, support annual budgeting, manage electronic payments and giving workflows, and prepare reports for school and parish committees as needed. The position also includes leading Parish Finance Council meetings and coordinating certain appeals and shared expense procedures with the Diocese and local parishes.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and monitor parish and school financial accounts
- Partner with the Pastor, Principal, and Parish Finance Council to prepare and monitor the annual budget
- Collaborate with parish leadership and committee teams, including Parish employees, Summer Social Leadership Team, Knights of Columbus, Columbiettes, and other parish committee leadership
- Process payments for parish and school expenses and prepare bank deposits
- Oversee ACH transactions, electronic giving, and follow up on Honoring Our Traditions-Building Our Faith pledge commitment reminders
- Reconcile bank statements
- Prepare financial reports for the school, GAP, and other parish committees as needed
- Coordinate the annual Catholic Ministries Appeal
- Coordinate shared expense procedures with the Diocese and other local parishes, as needed
- Work with parish organizations and volunteers to coordinate monies needed for activities
- Maintain records for matching gift programs
- Work with the cafeteria manager to prepare cafeteria financials
- Oversee year-end tax letters
- Prepare and maintain Indiana gaming licenses and records for Good Shepherd Catholic Parish, including support for Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes if needed
- Sync PDS with the Diocese of Evansville each month or as instructed by the diocese
- Oversee and prepare payroll for Paycor and maintain payroll records, including monitoring employee timesheets
- Work with the Pastor, Principal, and the Diocese of Evansville Director of Human Resources to track employee PTO and other employee issues as needed
- Prepare and maintain employee benefit records for pension, short-term disability, and parental leave
- Create and monitor parish controls and follow the diocesan records retention policy
- Prepare agenda and lead Parish Finance Council meetings, and attend diocesan meetings related to finance
- Assist with parish events as needed and attend staff meetings
- Assist in promoting the mission of the Catholic Church
- Perform other assigned job functions
Requirements
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with working knowledge of and strong commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church
- Degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience
- Detail oriented, focused on accuracy and efficiency
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters
- Financial planning and management skills, along with well-developed administrative skills
- Organized with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities with flexibility and grace
- Self-directed and able to work with minimal direction
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace and Google Calendar, and database management
- Ability to work as a team member with parish office staff, school staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers
- Desire to serve others
Technologies
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Google Calendar
- Paycor
- PDS
Benefits
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Compensation: USD 56,900 - 64,000 per year.
Education: Degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience.
Location: Evansville, IN (onsite).
