Strategic Finance Controller for Catholic Schools

Siena Catholic Schools Of Racine; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Siena Catholic Schools of Racine seeks a seasoned Controller to provide strategic financial leadership across seven schools, ensuring long-term health, accountability, and sustainable growth. You will advise the President and Senior Leadership Team, oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and risk management, and drive internal controls and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with principals, the Finance Committee, and external partners to deliver accurate financial information,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration. MBA preferred.
• Certification in Public or Management Accounting (CPA or CMA).
• Administration of School Choice Wisconsin program and/or school accounting experience preferred.
• 10+ years in a role within an accounting function with 5+ years in a management/leadership position.
• Familiarity with Accounting Systems, including a strong knowledge of Blackbaud FENXT.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities, robust knowledge of governance, risk, and controls.
• Experience developing positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Broad knowledge of cash flow forecasting, long-term financial planning skills, and financial modeling with a focus on accounting policies and procedures.
• Banking experience desired, including loans, deposits, CDs, and other processes/best practices.
• Ability to find innovative ways to solve budgeting and capital improvement constraints, and identify high risks.
• Experience with lease accounting software preferred.
• Experience managing grants, foundation funding, and other revenue sources outside of the budget strongly preferred.
• Public/nonprofit sector experience.
• Practicing Catholic strongly preferred.
• Preferred: Experience in school (public and/or private sector).
• Preferred: Experience with WI Choice Funding.

Responsibilities

• Accounting and Audit: Manage accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting systems and policies.
• Budgeting: Lead annual budgeting, develop projections, and coordinate capital expenditures.
• Reporting: Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements for leadership and boards.
• Cash flow: Monitor cash flow, performance, and KPI trends; identify risks and opportunities.
• Compliance: Ensure GAAP alignment, regulatory reporting, and internal controls.
• Audits: Oversee audits and coordinate with external auditors and regulators.
• Dashboards: Develop dashboards and KPIs for stakeholders; present insights regularly.
• Leadership: Build relationships across seven schools and external partners; serve as financial advisor.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Risk management

Stakeholder relations

Regulatory compliance

Audit management

Education

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

MBA preferred

CPA/CMA certification

Tools

Blackbaud FENXT

Job description

Siena Catholic Schools of Racine seeks a seasoned Controller to provide strategic financial leadership across seven schools, ensuring long-term health, accountability, and sustainable growth. You will advise the President and Senior Leadership Team, oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and risk management, and drive internal controls and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with principals, the Finance Committee, and external partners to deliver accurate financial information,