Senior Finance Controller for Catholic School System

Siena Catholic Schools; Racine, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Siena Catholic Schools of Racine seeks an experienced Controller to provide strategic financial leadership across seven schools, ensuring long-term health, stability, accountability, and sustainability in alignment with our Catholic mission.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Controller will oversee accounting, budgeting, reporting, cash flow, forecasting, internal controls, audits, and regulatory compliance, translating complex data into clear insight for the President, Principals,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in an accounting function with 5+ years in a management/leadership position.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk, and controls.
• Experience with WI Choice Funding and school finance programs preferred.
• Experience with Blackbaud FENXT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and financial forecasting.
• Oversee GAAP-compliant accounting, reporting, and internal controls.
• Coordinate audits and ensure regulatory reporting.
• Provide financial analysis to President, leadership, and governance bodies.
• Manage relationships with parishes, schools, and external auditors.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Public/nonprofit sector experience

Financial governance & controls

Strategic financial leadership

Cash flow forecasting

Financial policy development

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Blackbaud FENXT

Job description

Siena Catholic Schools of Racine seeks an experienced Controller to provide strategic financial leadership across seven schools, ensuring long-term health, stability, accountability, and sustainability in alignment with our Catholic mission.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Controller will oversee accounting, budgeting, reporting, cash flow, forecasting, internal controls, audits, and regulatory compliance, translating complex data into clear insight for the President, Principals,