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Chief Financial Officer (1485)

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TitleChief Financial Officer
Posting ID1485
Description

Chief Financial Officer - Bishop O’Connell High School has an immediate opening for a Chief Financial Officer. This position reports directly to the Head of School with the following responsibilities:

  • Prepares the financial reports.
  • Coordinates the conduct of the external audit and the preparation of the school’s audited financial statements.
  • Prepares budgets and closely monitors actual results to budget performance throughout the year. 
  • Oversees Accounts Receivable, Payables, and Payroll.
  • Maintains all personnel files and monitors policies to determine compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Responsible for school cash management and maintaining banking relationships related to school operations, school activities, student organizations, booster organizations, and team fundraiser funds.
  • Supervises the office staff consisting of five direct reports.
  • Recommends and monitors capital improvements. 
  • Serves as the primary staff liaison to the Finance Committee and the Facilities Committee and prepares the necessary documents to keep these committees informed as to the school’s financial position.
  • Negotiates all outside contracts and oversees the performance of all outside contractors (i.e. maintenance, cleaning, landscaping, and cafeteria).  Director of Facilities has a dotted line responsibility to CFO.
  • Works closely with the Director of Information Technology who has a dotted line responsibility to the CFO.
  • Supervises the school store and monitors the purchasing of inventory and sales.
  • Monitors safety and security of buildings and determines compliance with county, state, and federal codes.
  • Reviews and approves all requisitions.
  • Manages the awarding of financial aid and prepares notification to parents.
  • Works closely with Head of School and Principal on all major decisions regarding finance, personnel, and capital improvements.
  • Works closely with diocesan business representatives and corresponding business managers from other diocesan high schools to promote uniformity of policy and procedures.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management and/or have 5 to 7 years management level experience in accounting, business management or finance.  A background in non-profit accounting is strongly preferred.

Apply

Applications will be accepted through May 30, 2025. Interested qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume and at least three (3) professional references to employment@bishopoconnell.org.

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary RangePer Year
LocationBishop O’Connell High School

Applications Accepted

Start Date05/06/2025
End Date05/30/2025