Finance Director for Schools (EX) (Current Opportunity) - Monsignor Slade Catholic School, Glen Burnie MD

The Director of Finance (DOF) is an experienced accounting professional who is responsible for the overall financial management and internal control structure of the school. This position assists the Principal with the stewardship of the finances of the school including; budgeting, payroll, tuition management, accounting, and financial reporting, in accordance with Archdiocesan policies and guidelines. The DOF is a person of faith committed to Gospel values. He or she values the organization and responsible management of resources and helps the School fulfill its mission and purpose.

The DOF serves in a key financial support capacity to the Principal and School Board. The position ensures that the accounting of the school is recorded correctly and that the financial statements provide accurate and timely information for decision-making

Essential Functions

Financial Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and when necessary, enhancing the school’s financial and accounting system controls and policies.
• Complies with the internal control structure and ensures that controls are functioning appropriately.
• Processes payroll and any payroll related changes through the UKG System. Ensures adequate payroll files are maintained. Ensures all tax and other withholdings are paid and reported accurately and in a timely manner.
• Oversees the FACTS Tuition Management and the school’s Grant and Aid system. Generates timely and accurate reports from FACTS to record revenue transactions.
• Posts all deposits, from a deposit log or electronic statement. Reconciles deposits slips for “other revenue” with the deposit log.
• Oversees the tuition collection process, including preparing monthly reports on delinquent tuition and assists in the necessary contact with delinquent families.
• Obtains support for all school obligations and oversees posting of all invoices/reimbursement requests through the Bills feature in QuickBooks Online and prints checks for review and signature. Maintains a complete vendor filing system by year in alphabetical order by vendor.
• Manage cash and investments to maximize earnings within AOB guidelines and support long-term financial health.
• Maintains an accurate & complete filing, record keeping, & general ledger system.
• Completes a timely month-end close and reconciliation of accounts and systems.
• Creates timely and accurate monthly financial, budget and statistical reports; tracking performance and documenting variations for school leadership.
• Assists the Principal in the interpretation of financial trends.
• Assists the Principal in the preparation for the rotating Archdiocesan internal audit.
• Manages the preparation, presentation, approval and ongoing monitoring of the operating and capital budgets in collaboration with the Principal and the AOB Director of Parish and School Finance. Participates in long-term strategic planning.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Serves as a school contact with financial institutions and the Archdiocese.
• Serves as a resource to school organizations in all financial matters.
• Provides support at staff meetings, School Board meetings, Finance Committee meetings, and other committee meetings appropriate to the position.
• Attends Archdiocesan training and development meetings.
• Ensures school salaries and benefits are implemented in accordance with applicable law and Archdiocesan policy.
• Provide basic information regarding AOB benefits to new hires.
• Process benefits changes when necessary.
• Forward questions to H/R and Benefits office when necessary.
• As appropriate, coordinates and prepares school response to liability, insurance and legal concerns, in cooperation with Archdiocesan offices.
• Ensures compliance with Diocesan policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations, with the assistance of Diocesan staff.

Position Qualifications:

• BS/BA in accounting or finance, CPA, and/or MBA a plus.
• Five or more years of work experience in finance or accounting, preferably nonprofit-related.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office Products.
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and to supervise others
• Understand and support the operation and mission of the Catholic Church.

Range: $85,000 - $95,000, Annualized

Compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information:

https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/

Skills

• Budget Maintenance
• FACTS Tuition Management
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Controls
• Payroll Management
• Quickbooks
• Strategic Planning
• UKG Pro
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Month End Closing
• General Ledger Maintenance