Manager, Business
Maryland Heights, MO, US, 63043-1333
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
Holy Spirit Catholic Church is seeking a mission-driven and detail-oriented Business Manager to oversee the administrative, financial, and operational functions of the parish. Working closely with the Pastor, this individual plays a key leadership role in supporting the spiritual and temporal mission of the parish through effective management of finances, human resources, facilities, and parish operations.
Job Responsibilities
Financial Management
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Prepare, oversee, and manage the annual parish and school budgets in collaboration with the Pastor and Finance Council
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Maintain accurate financial records, oversee bookkeeping, and ensure timely reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
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Process payroll and manage accounts payable and receivable
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Ensure compliance with Archdiocesan financial policies, internal controls, and external audit requirements
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Oversee stewardship and offertory processing, and support fundraising efforts
Human Resources
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Manage HR functions including hiring, onboarding, employee records, and benefits administration
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Ensure compliance with Archdiocesan HR policies and Safe Environment requirements
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Supervise administrative and support staff
Facilities & Operations
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Coordinate maintenance, repair, and usage of parish facilities and equipment
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Oversee vendor contracts, insurance coverage, and risk management procedures
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Manage inventory, supplies, and general office operations
Administrative Leadership
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Serve as a key member of the parish leadership team and support strategic planning and communication
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Attend parish council, finance council, and staff meetings as needed
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Work collaboratively with school administration if applicable
Job Requirements
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Practicing Catholic in good standing with a strong commitment to the mission of the Church
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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
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Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in business or nonprofit management, preferably in a parish or school setting
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Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and general accounting software
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Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
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Ability to maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive information with discretion, and manage multiple priorities
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.