Part-Time Operations Director - St Matthias

The Operations Director will serve as the professional administrator and strategic leader for one or more parishes within the Archdiocese of Chicago, working closely with the Pastor, Principal, and Director of Vicariate Operations. The role carries responsibility for the full financial health of the parish and associated school, including budgets, profit and loss, accounts receivable and payable, internal controls, and bank relationships.

Beyond finance, the OD oversees buildings and capital projects, manages office and maintenance staff, supports HR policy application, and coordinates communications and IT. The role requires a practicing Catholic with a background in accounting or finance, strong people leadership skills, and the ability to identify and implement operational improvements in a mission-driven environment.

• Prepare, manage, and report on parish and school budgets, P&L, balance sheet, and general ledger
• Develop and manage the school financial model, including tuition setting, collection, and financial aid processes
• Oversee major building repairs, capital projects, and facility use in line with Archdiocesan policies
• Manage parish office staff, conduct performance reviews, and oversee HR policy application
• Coordinate parish project plans, track progress, and facilitate weekly staff meetings
• Maintain IT systems, parish census database, and oversee preparation of parish communications

• Practicing Catholic with demonstrated alignment to Catholic Church teachings, mission, and values
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management
• Experience in accounting, finance, or related business practice
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience in HR practices including people leadership, interviewing, and policy application
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion

The Archdiocese of Chicago is one of the largest Catholic archdioceses in the United States, serving more than 2.2 million Catholics across 216 parishes in Cook and Lake counties. It operates a school system of over 150 elementary and secondary schools, employs more than 13,000 people, and includes Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency.