Archdiocese of Chicago · 1 day ago
Director of Parish Field Operations - Parish Turnaround
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$126K/yr - $164K/yrThe Archdiocese of Chicago serves over 2.2 million Catholics and is seeking a Director of Parish Field Operations to oversee financial and operational processes for parishes and schools. This role is critical for ensuring financial health, compliance, and continuous improvement across the Archdiocese's operations.
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Hiring Manager
Shannon Diaz
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
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
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
Comprehensive total rewards package
Competitive compensation and benefit programs
Company
Archdiocese of Chicago
Archdiocese of Chicago manages parishes, schools, ministries, and administrative functions for the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Founded in 1843
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Deacon Don Grossnickle
Various Ministries, Not-For Profit Director, Board Member-Founder
Mark Goebel
Assistant Director, Development and Partnerships - Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity
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