Director of Finance

Gehlen-Catholic-School-1; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Life insurance

401K

Tuition assistance for children

Lunch and sick

Vacation

Personal days

Bereavement

Job summary

Gehlen Catholic School in Le Mars, IA is seeking a skilled financial operations leader to oversee the school business office. You will develop budgets, prepare reports, manage payroll, and administer benefits while ensuring financial oversight of affiliated organizations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting and at least three years of related experience, with strong software proficiency and a commitment to Catholic values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• At least three years’ experience in accounting, auditing, or business management preferred.
• Proficiency with listed software: MS Office, Sage 50, Paylocity, QuickBooks, Google Workspace.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Experience working with administrative boards and financial committees preferred.
• Commitment to the mission and Catholic values of Gehlen Catholic School.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations of Gehlen Catholic School and manage the school business office.
• Develop budgets, generate financial reports, and ensure accurate auditing and payroll processes.
• Administer benefits programs and financial oversight of affiliated organizations.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Auditing

Payroll management

Benefits administration

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage 50

Paylocity

QuickBooks

Google Workspace

Job description

Description

Oversee all financial operations of Gehlen Catholic School and manage the school business office. This includes budget development, reporting, auditing, payroll, and benefits administration, as well as financial oversight of affiliated organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Minimum of three years' experience in accounting, auditing, or business management preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Sage 50, Paylocity, QuickBooks, and Google Workspace tools.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Experience working with administrative boards and financial committees preferred.
• Commitment to the mission and Catholic values of Gehlen Catholic School.

Benefits Include:

• Health insurance, vision, dental, life insurance, 401K, tuition assistance for children, lunch and sick, vacation, personal days, and bereavement.