Diocese of Austin · 1 month ago
Chief Operations Officer
Temple,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expThe Diocese of Austin is seeking a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to provide executive leadership and oversight of operational, financial, human resource, and administrative functions at St. Mary Catholic Church and School in Temple, Texas. This role involves ensuring that operations reflect the parish mission through efficient processes and collaborative leadership, while also managing financial reporting and supporting ministry and school growth.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the Pastor’s chief financial advisor and central point of accountability for all parish and school financial operations
Oversee and manage the combined parish and school budgets, ensuring alignment with mission, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability
Supervise the Finance and Operations Assistant, ensuring accurate data entry, reconciliations, payroll processing, and timely financial reporting
Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Pastor, Finance Council, Principal, and School Advisory Board
Develop annual operating budgets in collaboration with the Pastor, Principal, advisory councils, and department leaders
Oversee weekly collection procedures, cash handling, deposits, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations
Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with diocesan finance, audit, HR, and legal requirements
Supervise the Administrative Assistant, ensuring an efficient and welcoming parish office environment
In collaboration with the Pastor, lead HR functions including hiring, onboarding, evaluations, conflict resolution, and terminations, in partnership with diocesan HR
Create and maintain Employee and Operations Manuals and ensure staff compliance with diocesan and parish standards
Promote a workplace culture rooted in charity, professionalism, accountability, and the mission of St. Mary’s
Ensure administrative support systems for sacramental, liturgical, and pastoral ministries operate smoothly
Collaborate with the Principal to provide operational and financial support for the school while respecting the Principal’s leadership of all academic matters
Support major parish initiatives, retreats, events, and ministries by coordinating logistics and ensuring alignment with the parish mission
Work collaboratively with and supervise the Facilities Director in managing parish and school buildings, maintenance, repairs, safety, and capital improvement projects
Assist the Pastor with long-term planning related to campus development, master planning, and facility use
Provide oversight and accountability for the Technology Director (who continues reporting to the Principal for academic responsibilities)
Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard parish and school assets
Ensure compliance with diocesan policies, state regulations, and best practices for Catholic parish and school operations
Serve as a member of the Parish Leadership Team, advising the Pastor on strategic, administrative, and financial matters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
7–10 years of experience in finance, business operations, or organizational leadership
Must maintain compliance with Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM)
Valid Texas driver's license
Office environment; some evening and weekend work may be required
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs
Ability to travel locally and on occasion further as needed
Preferred
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Experience in a Catholic parish or school environment strongly preferred
Company
Diocese of Austin
The Diocese of Austin was founded in November 1947 as the seventh diocese in Texas by Pope Pius XII.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase