About the position
As the Director of Finance and Accounting at Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all finance and accounting functions within the institution. This position is designed for a seasoned finance professional who is passionate about making a significant impact in a mission-centric educational environment. Your expertise in accounting, budgeting, financial management, and reporting will be crucial in supporting the school's mission and ensuring its financial health. You will be part of the Leadership Team and Planning Council, participating in strategic planning and decision-making processes that shape the future of the school. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and providing timely financial statements while overseeing daily financial operations. You will develop and monitor annual budgets, conducting regular reviews with department managers to ensure financial accountability. Additionally, you will lead the development of the annual budget and manage efforts to collect overdue accounts, supporting collection efforts as needed. Your financial reporting responsibilities will include managing banking and financial relationships, preparing necessary reports, accounts receivable aging reports, and tax documentation, as well as financial reports requested by leadership, the Board, and other partners. You will also support and guide effective human resources activities, participating in reviews of compensation and employee benefits while ensuring compliance with organizational and legal requirements. Furthermore, you will analyze and manage tuition planning and assistance allocation, communicate tuition collection practices and policies to parents, and review payroll processes and employee benefits. This role requires a detail-oriented, analytic, and collaborative individual who is committed to delivering exceptional educational experiences while helping to strengthen the financial foundation of the school.
Responsibilities
- Serve on the Leadership Team and Planning Council.
- Participate in strategic planning and decision-making.
- Prepare and provide timely financial statements and oversee daily financial operations.
- Develop and monitor annual budgets and conduct regular reviews with department managers.
- Lead the development of the annual budget and conduct regular budget reviews.
- Manage efforts to collect overdue accounts and support collection efforts as needed.
- Manage banking and financial relationships and prepare necessary reports.
- Prepare accounts receivable aging reports and tax documentation.
- Prepare financial reports requested for leadership, Board, and other partners.
- Support and guide effective human resources activities.
- Participate in reviews of compensation and employee benefits.
- Assure compliance with organizational and legal requirements.
- Analyze and manage tuition planning and assistance allocation.
- Communicate tuition collection practices and policies to parents.
- Review payroll processes and employee benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 6+ years of proven success in an accounting/finance role
- Knowledge of general accounting practices for non-profit organizations
- Senior-level accounting experience at the controller level (preferred)
- CPA Certification in good standing (preferred)
- Proficiency in Google Suite, MS Excel, and Blackbaud Financial Edge (preferred)
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to direct, train, and coach staff
Nice-to-haves
- Senior-level accounting experience at the controller level (preferred)
- CPA Certification in good standing (preferred)
- Proficiency in Blackbaud Financial Edge (preferred)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
