Director of Finance

Job Description

Director of Finance
Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart, Inc.
EHS Management, LLC.

Position Summary
Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart seeks a mission-driven, strategic and collaborative financial leader to serve as its Director of Finance. This senior leadership role stewards the school's financial health through disciplined planning, transparent reporting and strong internal controls, ensuring long-term sustainability and alignment with the school's Catholic, Dominican mission, vision and strategic priorities.

The Director of Finance serves as a key advisor to the President, Principal and Board of Directors and works collaboratively with everyone across the school to support sound financial decision-making in service of our students, families and employees.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
Leads the development of both preliminary and final annual budgets, assembling departmental requests and establishing institutional priorities in consultation with the administrative team.

Prepares long-range financial forecasts and projections aligned with strategic initiatives and Board-approved priorities.

Offers strategic insights and recommendations on enrollment trends, tuition strategy, compensation planning and long-term financial sustainability to the President, Principal and Board of Directors.

Financial Reporting & Analysis
Provides timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting and analysis to the President, Principal, administrative team and Board committees.
Acts as the primary liaison with the school's external audit firm and leads the annual audit or financial review process.
Budget Oversight & Cost Control
Manages the school's operating budget, ensuring expenses are monitored and controlled.
Identifies and implements revenue producing and cost-saving initiatives as required, balancing financial limits with the school's educational and operational needs.

Accounting & Business Operations
Supervises Business Office staff and oversees all accounting functions, including:
General ledger
Accounts payable and receivable
Payroll and benefits administration
Cash management
Financial systems and reporting

Establishes and maintains procedures and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
Maintains accounting records for the school's endowment fund and provides reporting to the Investment / Endowment Committee.
Works closely with the Director of Development to ensure accurate recording and stewardship of donor-restricted gifts and funds.
Collaborates with the Director of Admissions and the Registrar to ensure proper recording of student financial accounts, tuition charges, and payment plans.
Oversees the financial aid application, analysis, and award recommendation process and serves on the Financial Assistance Committee.

Human Resources & Risk Management
Oversees the school's human resources function, ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations and maintaining personnel and payroll records.
Supports high standards of fairness, accountability, and ethical practice in employment matters.
Oversees the school's risk management framework, including policy development, exposure monitoring, insurance relationships and regulatory compliance.
Reviews contracts and agreements and works with legal counsel to protect the school's institutional interests.

Facilities, Operations & External Partnerships
Works closely with the Director of Facilities and Safety to ensure maintenance recordkeeping aligns with industry standards and best practices.
Provides financial oversight and leadership for cafeteria operations, ensuring sustainability, vendor accountability and alignment with student nutritional needs.
Maintains professional relationships with bankers, auditors, attorneys, investment managers, insurance brokers, contractors, vendors and regulatory agencies.
Maintains a positive working relationship with Edgewood University and Edgewood Campus School employees and stakeholders.
Represents the high school as a key member or officer of the three-school Edgewood Condominium Board.

Governance & Board Engagement
Serves as an ex officio member of the Board's Business and Finance Committee and Investment / Endowment Committee.
Provides clear financial reporting and insight to support Board governance and fiduciary responsibilities.

Professional Competencies
Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment and ethical stewardship of institutional resources.
Communicates clearly and constructively across departments and stakeholder groups.
Collaborates with respect and inclusion, contributing to a culture of lifelong learning.
Thinks strategically with strong attention to detail.
Prioritizes effectively, manages multiple deadlines and responds calmly to interruptions.
Consistently integrates the mission of Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart and a service-oriented approach into daily decisions and recommendations.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required.
CPA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience.
Experience in nonprofit, educational, or mission-driven organizations strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with Boards or Finance Committees.
Proficiency in financial management systems and advanced spreadsheet modeling.

Reporting
The Director of Finance reports directly to the President and serves as a member of the school's executive team.

Work Environment
This is a full time, year round position. The Director of Finance will occasionally need to attend evening or weekend meetings/events.

To Apply: Send Resume and cover letter to Kevin Rea, President, Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart: kevin.rea@edgewoodhs.org

About the Employer

Edgewood, a Catholic high school, educates the whole student for a life of learning, service and personal responsibility through a rigorous academic curriculum that embraces the Sinsinawa Dominican values of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community and Partnership.