Director of Finance

Position: Director of Finance

Reports to: System President

Status: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Summary

Lourdes Academy of Oshkosh Catholic School seeks a Director of Finance. The Director of Finance serves as the chief financial and accounting administrator for Lourdes Academy (LA). This position is responsible for the leadership, development, implementation, and oversight of financial policies, procedures, systems, budgets, and reporting processes. The Director of Finance works closely with the Lourdes Academy Leadership Team, Board of Trustees, Board of Directors, and Lourdes Academy Foundation to support the financial stability and long-term sustainability of the organization. The incumbent is committed to integrity, stewardship, accountability, and compliance in all financial operations and activities while supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.

The Director of Finance prepares and administers the Lourdes Academy budget, guides the development of financing strategies, and supervises the Accounting and Payroll Specialist, and Enrollment Coordinator. The incumbent ensures that financial plans and strategies established by the System President, Board of Trustees, Board of Directors, and Lourdes Academy Foundation are executed in a financially responsible, timely, and secure manner.

This position provides leadership in interpreting and implementing financial policies, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting records, establishing high standards for customer service within financial operations, and preparing internal and external financial reports necessary for effective organizational management. The Director of Finance is responsible for the design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of financial systems and controls.

The Director of Finance oversees all accounting and financial operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Purchasing, Payroll, Grant and Auxiliary Accounting, and Student Accounts and Receivables. The incumbent also manages relationships with financial partners and external service providers, including lending institutions, auditors, and outsourced accounting providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related Business Administration major required (Preference will be given to candidates with Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations)
• Experience with non-profit, 501(c)(3) requirements highly desired
• Demonstrated experience in performing functions including oversight of general ledger, accounts receivable, purchasing, accounts payable, grants, contracts, and procurement
• 2-3 years of experience as an accounting manager in a business setting required
• Strong presentation, communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills to facilitate effective relationships with staff members, management, various boards, parents, and students
• Solid quantitative and analytical skills
• Knowledge of and experience with complex computer-based financial accounting management systems
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office applications, calendar management and email software as productivity/communication tools
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize based on level of urgency and importance
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability and willingness to work nonstandard hours as needed
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with others to promote teamwork and LA values
• Commitment to the highest standards of customer service, for both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability and willingness to work effectively with others to promote teamwork and the values of Lourdes Academy
• A commitment to Lourdes Academy’s mission, L.A.W., and its Catholic values are a must.
• The incumbent is able to support, affirm, and uphold, by word and example, the teaching of the Catholic Church.

Preference may be given to a practicing Catholic, in good standing.

All positions are contingent upon the successful completion of diocesan background check and VIRTUS Safe Environment Awareness training.

Candidates should submit letter of interest, resume to: ***email_hidden***