Archdiocese of Chicago
Brian Collins is an experienced finance professional with a diverse background in both nonprofit and corporate sectors. Currently serving as the School Finance Manager for the Office of Catholic Schools at the Archdiocese of Chicago since January 2016, Brian focuses on financial management within educational institutions. Previously, Brian managed administrative and financial operations as a Business Manager for St. Joan of Arc Parish and St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish from September 2012 to December 2015. Brian's earlier roles include serving as a Financial Services Accountant for the Archdiocese of Chicago, where responsibilities included budgeting and cash management assistance for parishes and schools, as well as positions at McDonald's Corporation and Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management, emphasizing managerial skills and financial analysis. Brian holds a degree in Commerce with a focus on Accounting from DePaul University.
Archdiocese of Chicago
The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 221 parishes. Pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, the ninth Archbishop of Chicago since 2014, the archdiocese has more than 15,000 employees in its systems and ministries. The Archdiocese of Chicago offers excellent Catholic school education through one of the largest U.S. private school systems – the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools. Our school system leads the nation in receiving the most Blue Ribbon Awards of Excellence in Education. Among the archdiocesan organizations is Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency assisting 1 million people in need in Cook and Lake Counties every year. Over the decades, our local church has introduced groundbreaking efforts such as Pastoral Migratoria, a parish-based, immigrant-to-immigrant ministry that is expanding nationally. The program aims to empower immigrants in participating in their communities through service, leadership formation and action, while promoting justice. As part of Pope Francis’ vision of the mission of the Church, Cardinal Cupich launched a violence prevention initiative to increase the capacity and reach of current programs that address the root causes of violence in Chicago and to identify and actively seek collaboration with like-purposed organizations. The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a variety of career opportunities that support the mission of the Catholic Church: To know Jesus Christ and to make Jesus Christ known, with a particular focus on Renew My Church, an initiative devoted to making new disciples, building up communities and inspiring witness to Christ’s presence in the world. Join us to make a difference in our archdiocese and beyond. Visit our employment page: https://www.archchicago.org/about-us/careers