Full Time

Finance Director - Cleveland Central Catholic High School

Diocese of Cleveland

Office of Catholic Education

Position Announcement: Finance Director

Cleveland Central Catholic High School

6550 Baxter Ave

Cleveland, OH 44105

https://www.centralcatholichs.org/

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland was founded on April 23, 1847. Under the leadership of the Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland, it is the 23rd largest diocese in the United States and encompasses the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Wayne, and Ashland. There are approximately 700,000 Catholics in the Diocese, and Catholic Charities-Diocese of Cleveland is one of the largest diocesan systems of social services in the world. There are 185 parishes, 110 Catholic schools, 1 pastoral center and 1 mission office within the Diocese.

Please go to our website, www.dioceseofcleveland.org, for more information about the mission, persons and ministries of our diocese.

Located in the middle of Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Central Catholic is a co-educational, comprehensive school for students in grades 9 through 12. With an enrollment of about 543 students, CCC is large enough to provide ample opportunities for student activities while also being small enough for each student to be known by name. The school offers a wide variety of activities that provide our students with safe and fun ways to develop skills and make friends for life.

Cleveland Central Catholic was formed by the merger of four Roman Catholic Cleveland high schools - St. John Cantius, Lourdes Central, St. Michael the Archangel, and St. Stanislaus. CCC’s first year of operation was the 1969-70 scholastic year. The consolidation of the Scranton Campus (St. Michael’s) and the Forman Campus (St. Stanislaus) took place in 2003, completing the transition into a one-campus school with all activities on the St. Stanislaus block in Slavic Village.

For additional information regarding the school community, please visit the school's website here.

As an integral member of the Cleveland Central Catholic leadership team, the Finance Director will be a thought-partner and report to the President of the School and is a full-time, exempt role. The position is responsible for directing the School's accounting, finance, human resource, business, and state scholarship functions. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate creative thinking, prudent financial planning, and professional and authentic communication skills as they interact with staff, parents, families, and vendors and represent the School at internal and external events. The Finance Director will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision-making and operations as Cleveland Central Catholic continues to enhance its quality academic, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programs and build capacity. The position offers a tremendous opportunity for a finance and operations leader to maximize and strengthen our internal capacity.

Position Requirements:

• Prepares financial statements and other management reports (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Conducts financial analysis and prepares budget and related projections.
• Responsible for the integrity of the annual audit. Prepares all documentation and responds to auditor's requests.
• Forecasts and controls the School's cash flow and management of credit.
• Implements and completes all accounting processes and relevant reconciliations.
• Formulate, maintain, and document fiscal policies and procedures.
• Oversees the billing and collection of tuition and related fees.
• Manages accounts payable and disbursements, including year-end tax requirements.
• Manages accounts receivable, including banking, cash handling, and proper safeguards.
• Administers payroll, benefits, retirement processing, and related human resource functions.
• Establishes and maintains an adequate and proper internal control system.
• Oversees financial administration and data for state scholarship and lunch programs.
• Directs business functions such as contract review.
• Facilitates the Finance Committee and serves as a staff liaison to the Cleveland Central Catholic Advisory Board Finance committee.
• Creates a positive impression of Cleveland Central Catholic High School and an atmosphere in which students, parents, guardians, and visitors receive quality service and personal attention.
• Regularly communicate necessary information regarding School needs to students, office staff, supervisors, and others.
• Ability to translate financial concepts and effectively collaborate with colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds.
• Works collaboratively with the President, Principal, and staff to pursue needs and priorities.
• Display a positive outlook and can-do mindset.
• Positively represent Cleveland Central Catholic High School on campus and in the broader community.
• Embrace a commitment to Catholic education and the values of the Catholic faith.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church and to best practices in Catholic education.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Must be proficient in computer spreadsheets and other applications.
• Self-starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Human Resource administrative experience, QuickBooks, and Paycor skills are strongly desired.
• CPA or MBA is a plus.
• Successful BCI and FBI background checks and VIRTUS certified or willing to be certified.

Please include a cover letter, resume, and completed Diocese of Cleveland Employment Application, including contact information for three references. If you have questions, reach out to Joe Swisher, Director of Human Resources, jswisher@dioceseofcleveland.org . In the subject line, please enter: "Finance Director Questions."