Finance & Operations Director - Catholic School

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

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.