Experienced Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Accounting Manager provides oversight and supports the Finance Office's daily operations, including accounts payable and receivable, treasury functions, and the monthly closing of accounting records. Prepares financial reporting packages for the Diocese and related Trust entities. The Accounting Manager serves the Controller, the other departments, and Senior Directors at the Pastoral Center in financial matters, as well as support to the diocesan affiliates such as schools and parishes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the Controller in providing support for all diocesan entities, as well as Pastoral Center departments, in the area of financial services, including, but not limited to, accounting, finance, budgets, and general business operations.
• Works to improve accounting processes using technology and automation, while also strengthening internal controls and documentation.
• Ensures accurate and timely monthly financial closing and prepares it for presentation to the Controller.  This includes all accounting modules and internal reporting, providing clear financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Clearly and concisely present financial statements to the Controller, COO/FO, and other boards and committees as needed. Serve as backup to the Controller in presenting financial information at various meetings of Diocesan/Trust boards and committees.
• Responsible for treasury functions, including, but not limited to, bank reconciliations, electronic banking, and fund transfers
• Oversees parish billings and collections, participates in calculating billings as needed.
• Supervises, manages, and provides leadership to the Financial Services Associate and Staff Accountant. Delegates appropriately and provides direction, coaching, goal setting, and formal performance evaluations each year.
• Meets with staff on a regular basis to review workload, discuss improvements, provide training, adjust procedures, assign responsibilities, and review performance.
• Works diligently to stay on top of the current and the ever-changing laws, regulations and general accounting principles related to finance, accounting, tax filings, business law, and best practices, particularly as it pertains to the non-profit sector,  This effort is essential to remain compliant and free from government penalties and to maintain the integrity of diocesan finances, and to communicate this to all areas one is responsible for in order to keep them informed to remain the same. 
• Provides personal support services to all diocesan affiliates, as well as Pastoral Center departments in the area of financial services.  Most importantly, creates a culture with his/her staff that provides timely, competent support services with a positive, friendly, respectful, and caring attitude toward colleagues and all one serves, in word and deed.
• Responds to work assignments and projects generated by the Controller in a timely manner and provides him/her with regular status updates on projects and estimated timelines for completion.
• Develops and maintains a positive, friendly, supportive, and respectful working relationship with Pastors, Principals, Business Managers, the Finance Council, and colleagues, consistently projecting an inviting/welcoming Diocesan atmosphere.
• Complies with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintains a neat and organized work area, ensuring all confidential paperwork is secured/locked.
• Attends and participates in staff development programs, in-services, and other professional growth workshops as appropriate.
• Regular attendance is essential for this position.
• Performs other related duties as necessary and when assigned by the Controller.

The Diocese of Toledo owns and operates three Catholic cemeteries in Toledo while providing funeral, burial, and planning resources for Catholics throughout Northwest Ohio. Whether you are making arrangements after the loss of a loved one, planning for the future, or seeking to better understand Catholic funeral traditions, we are here to serve you with compassion, dignity, and faith.

Company Description

The Diocese of Toledo owns and operates three Catholic cemeteries in Toledo while providing funeral, burial, and planning resources for Catholics throughout Northwest Ohio. Whether you are making arrangements after the loss of a loved one, planning for the future, or seeking to better understand Catholic funeral traditions, we are here to serve you with compassion, dignity, and faith.