Director of Operations

DOO Job Posting

Director of Operations – Roman Catholic, suburban parish

Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church in Fishers, Indiana, a parish of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, is seeking a full-time Director of Operations.

The Director of Operations is a full-time position responsible for budgeting and financial management for the parish, HR administration and staff supervision, facilities oversight, risk management and legal compliance. The Director of Operations is the primary person responsible for parish operations and serves as support to the ministry of the Pastor and will serve on the Pastorate Leadership Team.

General responsibilities: oversee all accounting and financial functions, including preparing the parish annual budget and reports; ensure internal financial controls are appropriate and followed; oversee and implement risk management; serve as liaison to diocesan administration, financial institutions, and vendors; function as local human resource contact for parish staff; directly supervise operations and maintenance staff; and coordinate parish capital campaigns and capital projects.

The successful candidate will be experienced in accounting, a strong leader and manager who possesses excellent oral and written communication skills. Essential skills are the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks concurrently while building effective working relationships with staff, parishioners and outside contacts.  Experience handling confidential, sensitive, timely and critical matters using good judgment, tact, respect and discretion are also necessary.

We require a BS in accounting or CPA; minimum of five years' experience in finance/accounting/business management; strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; a minimum of three years' supervisory experience with human resource responsibility. A Catholic in good standing in her/his parish is preferred. The ability to satisfactorily complete the required criminal background and reference checks and complete Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training upon job offer is required.

 
We offer a salary and benefits package competitive for Catholic parishes across the country. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Fr. Dale W. Ehrman, Pastor at dehrman@dol-in.org. Please write " DOO applicant" in the subject line.