Head of Accounting

The Head of Accounting is responsible for all accounting operations across both the parish and its school, which the parish considers a ministry of the Church. This includes the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, reconciliations, donations, financial reporting, and budgeting. The role performs the parish accounting hands-on and leads the school accounting function as a working supervisor, stepping in to perform school accounting tasks directly when needed. The Head of Accounting directly supervises the School Accounting Lead and the clerks in the school business office.

The Head of Accounting reports to the Chief Operating Officer and operates under general supervision with wide latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative.

Ministerial Character

The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in St. Theresa Catholic Church (Austin, Texas) which the Bishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ's mission present and enduring in the parish and its school. To fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares his mission with them and entrusts various responsibilities to them.Positions employed at St. Theresa Catholic Church and School help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.