Description The Director of Finance provides financial and strategic leadership. Responsibilities include operational, fiscal, and administrative effectiveness of the financial Administration, campus facilities, risk management, legal/vendor contracts, business policy and generally accepted accounting practices and procedures. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Finance is committed to the educational philosophy, mission, and goals of the school, and embraces the Mercy charism and the teachings of the Catholic church. The position requires a collaborative working relationship with all administrators, board members, staff, parents, and other constituents.
Accountability: Reports to the President of the School. Supervises: Business office staff, IT staff, security staff and various contractors as assigned by the President. Position Responsibilities: Appraise the school financial position and produce informative and timely reports of its financial stability, liquidity, and growth to the president, the Finance Committee, the Board and Mercy Education. Create, maintain, and ensure compliance with procedures regarding: Financial activity including but not limited to, purchasing, tuition, financial aid, internal controls and investing. Monthly budget reporting to departments. County, city, and state inspections. Create and manage the annual budget. Oversee monthly reconciliation of bank/investment accounts. Maintain fixed asset listing. Manage and process payroll. Facilitate proper use of government funding for programs such as E-Rate, EANS, ESSER, and ACR. Provide oversight and review of the recording and reporting of financial transactions and activity. Act as the liaison for the annual financial audit. Ensure contracts with outside vendors are executed within internal policies Partner with the Plant & Grounds committee and president to ensure the physical facility and grounds are safe, clean, and maintained at a high standard. Act as liaison for facility contracted services. Oversee cafeteria activity and act as liaison for cafeteria vendor. Oversee coffee shop activity and act as liaison for coffee shop vendor. Work with the security staff to evaluate vulnerabilities and ensure prudent security measures are in place. Work with the IT staff to identify technology needs and ensure integrity of systems. Ensure the school’s investment in its administrative and infrastructure support services are appropriate and consistent with the needs of the School. Work collaboratively with the president, director of admissions, and director of marketing to ensure successful annual enrollment of students. Foster an atmosphere of empowerment, collaboration and continuing detail oriented development for direct reports. Work closely with the President and the Board of Trustees to build a partnership in governance and leadership. Maintain and promote active communication and positive relations with constituencies both within and beyond the school community. Demonstrates visibility, accessibility and communicate effectively with all constituencies. Other duties as assigned by the President and/or her designee.
For immediate consideration, confidentially call/text Matthew Cole: ~~~. Requirements Qualifications and Skills: Experience working with and connecting to a large and diverse community of people. Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal skills, collaboration, and initiative. Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to effectively analyze, interpret and present relevant data for decision making. Possess the skills necessary to effectively use a variety of programs and softwares. Respect the school as a Catholic, Mercy school by maintaining a personal and detail oriented presence consonant with the charism of the Sisters of Mercy and Catholic teaching.
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