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.
The Business Manager is responsible for the effective administration of the parish's financial, human resource, operational, and facility functions. Working closely with the Pastor, parish staff, Finance Council, and volunteers, the Business Manager ensures that the parish's temporal resources are managed with integrity, accountability, and in accordance with diocesan policies, civil regulations, and Catholic values.
- Prepare and manage the annual parish operating budget in collaboration with the Pastor and Finance Council.
- Monitor revenues and expenditures and provide regular financial reports.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
- Ensure accurate financial recordkeeping and internal controls.
- Coordinate annual audits or financial reviews.
- Manage parish banking relationships and cash flow.
- Oversee offertory counting procedures and financial security.
- Ensure compliance with diocesan financial policies and government regulations.
- Coordinate recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and personnel records for parish employees.
- Administer employee benefits, payroll, and timekeeping.
- Assist supervisors with performance evaluations and personnel matters.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and diocesan policies.
- Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
- Oversee maintenance and repair of parish buildings and grounds.
- Coordinate contracts with vendors and service providers.
- Monitor capital improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and risk management standards.
- Maintain insurance documentation and coordinate claims when necessary.
- Assist with stewardship initiatives and parish fundraising efforts.
- Support parish ministries by providing administrative and financial guidance.
- Promote responsible stewardship of parish resources.
- Foster a welcoming and collaborative work environment consistent with Catholic teachings.
- Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in business management, finance, accounting, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
- Experience in a church, nonprofit, school, or faith-based organization is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, and accounting principles.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting software.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, staff, volunteers, and parishioners.
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.
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Our Mission
We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.
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Benefits
Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.
As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.
