Business Manager
- Dallas, TX, United States
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We are looking for a Business Manager to oversee daily administrative operations and help ensure the smooth functioning of a church community in Dallas, Texas. This role serves as a central point of coordination for staff, parish members, and external service providers while supporting financial administration, facility oversight, and office management. The ideal candidate brings sound operational judgment, professionalism, and a service-oriented approach to managing the business functions that support ministry and community activities.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with clergy and parish leadership to manage administrative operations so ministry and community priorities can remain the central focus.
- Oversee financial processes by recording transactions accurately, assisting with reporting, monitoring spending patterns, and supporting stewardship-related documentation.
- Direct the scheduling and use of church and community spaces, ensuring activities align with leadership guidance and do not disrupt ongoing operations.
- Coordinate preventive upkeep and necessary repairs for buildings, grounds, equipment, and other property to maintain safe and reliable facilities.
- Help develop, implement, and refine operational policies and procedures related to office administration, facilities, and other non-ministry business functions.
- Manage purchasing for office and facility needs, including supplies, equipment, and machinery, in accordance with approved guidelines and budget expectations.
- Serve as the primary contact for vendors by handling contract administration, monitoring compliance, and maintaining productive external partnerships.
- Review invoices for accuracy and facilitate approvals for payment in collaboration with designated church leadership.
- Supervise non-clergy office and facilities staff through hiring support, training, performance feedback, and ongoing development.
- Work closely with event leaders to coordinate special programs and major gatherings while balancing the needs of routine church operations.
- Experience managing office administration, business operations, or facilities support in a detail-focused environment.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable processes, transaction tracking, and basic financial reporting.
- Ability to manage office supply purchasing and maintain appropriate inventory levels for daily operations.
- Familiarity with chart of accounts structures and general administrative accounting practices.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate schedules, vendors, contracts, and multiple priorities at once.
- Effective communication skills for working with leadership, staff, community members, and outside partners.
- Supervisory experience or the ability to guide and support administrative and facilities personnel.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.