Director of Finance

SSWAA; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, OH seeks a Director of Finance to lead accounting, finance, HR, and business operations.

The role partners with senior leadership to strengthen internal capacity and support strategic decisions in service of the school's Catholic mission. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, audits, tuition billing, payroll, and related compliance, while fostering collaborative relationships with staff, families, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting.
• Proficient with computer spreadsheets and related applications.
• Self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills; effective communication with staff, families, and vendors.
• CPA or MBA is a plus; background checks and VIRTUS certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial statements and management reports (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Conducts financial analysis and prepares budget projections.
• Ensures integrity of annual audit and responds to auditor requests.
• Forecasts and controls cash flow and payments.
• Implements accounting processes and reconciliations.
• Maintains fiscal policies and procedures.
• Oversees tuition billing and collection; manages accounts payable/disbursements.
• Manages accounts receivable, banking, and cash handling; ensures safeguards.
• Administers payroll, benefits, retirement processing, and HR functions.
• Maintains internal controls and supports state scholarship and lunch program data.
• Coordinates with Finance and Endowment Committees and school leadership.
• Represents the school positively on campus and in the community.

Skills

Self-starter

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient in computer spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Paycor

Job description

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Director of Finance – Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School

18491 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio 44119

[phone]

https://vasj.com/

Department: Administration

Reports to: President

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School (VASJ) was founded in 1990 when Villa Angela Academy merged with St. Joseph High School, Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School is a diocesan-sponsored, co-educational, comprehensive, college preparatory high school rooted in the Ursuline and Marianist traditions. VASJ is committed to the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of each student. With a population of about 500 students in grades nine through twelve, Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School provides young men and women with a nurturing and supportive educational environment in which to grow academically, spiritually, socially, and morally.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland was founded on April 23, 1847. Under the leadership of the Bishop of Cleveland, it is the twenty-third largest diocese in the United States. The Diocese encompasses the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Wayne and Ashland. There are approximately 700,000 Catholics in the Diocese, and Catholic Charities-Diocese of Cleveland is one of the largest diocesan systems of social services in the world. There are 185 parishes, 110 Catholic schools, 1 pastoral center and 1 mission office within the Diocese.

Please go to our website, www.dioceseofcleveland.org, for more information about the mission, persons and ministries of our diocese.

DESCRIPTION:

As an integral member of the Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School leadership team, the Director of Finance will report to the President of the School and is a full-time, exempt role. The position is responsible for directing the School's accounting, finance, human resource, business, and state scholarship functions. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate creative thinking, prudent financial planning, and professional and authentic communication skills as they interact with staff, parents, families, and vendors and represent the School at internal and external events. The Director of Finance will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision-making and operations as Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School continues to enhance its quality academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programs and build capacity. The position offers a tremendous opportunity for a finance and operations leader to maximize and strengthen our internal capacity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Prepares financial statements and other management reports (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Conducts financial analysis and prepares budget and related projections.
• Responsible for the integrity of the annual audit. Prepares all documentation and responds to auditor's requests.
• Forecasts and controls the School's cash flow and management of credit.
• Implements and completes all accounting processes and relevant reconciliations.
• Formulate, maintain, and document fiscal policies and procedures.
• Oversees the billing and collection of tuition and related fees.
• Manages accounts payable and disbursements, including year-end tax requirements.
• Manages accounts receivable, including banking, cash handling, and proper safeguards.
• Administers payroll, benefits, retirement processing, and related human resource functions.
• Establishes and maintains an adequate and proper internal control system.
• Oversees financial administration and data for state scholarship and lunch programs.
• Directs business functions such as contract review.
• Facilitates the Finance and Endowment Committees of the Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School Board of Advisors.
• Creates a positive impression of Villa Angela‑St. Joseph High School High School and an atmosphere in which students, parents, guardians, and visitors receive quality service and personal attention.
• Regularly communicate necessary information regarding School needs to students, office staff, supervisors, and others.
• Ability to translate financial concepts and effectively collaborate with colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds.
• Works collaboratively with the President, Principal, and staff to pursue needs and priorities.
• Display a positive outlook and can-do mindset.
• Positively represent Villa Angela‑St. Joseph High School on campus and in the broader community.
• Embrace a commitment to Catholic education and the values of the Catholic faith.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church and to best practices in Catholic education.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Must be proficient in computer spreadsheets and other applications.
• Self-starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Human Resource administrative experience, QuickBooks, and Paycor skills are strongly desired.
• CPA or MBA is a plus.
• Successful BCI and FBI background checks and VIRTUS certified or willing to be certified.