Chief Financial Officer

Job 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.

Interested qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume and at least three (3) professional references to employment@bishopoconnell.org.

About the Employer

Bishop O'Connell is a Catholic school in the Diocese of Arlington Virginia. For over sixty years, our school has offered students a mission-centered Catholic education, rooted in Christ with a focus on the development of the whole person. Qualified Candidates will work well as part of a faculty team that actively engages students in their faith formation, academic instruction, and social emotional development. We are a community of life-long learners, and faculty and staff are committed to ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues both within and across disciplines. Bishop O'Connell is a thriving, inclusive educational community that both encourages innovation and respects tradition.