Employment

Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, located in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Director of Finance and Business Operations. 

The Director of Finance and Business Operations fulfills the mission of Cardinal Newman by assisting the administration in the leadership, development, implementation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of the business and financial operations that support the school-wide strategic vision. 

The Director of Finance and Business Operations of Cardinal Newman High School is responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of the school's financial management and accounting functions in accordance with the school and Diocesan mission. 

The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package to employee’s working 30 or more hours per work week consisting of comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance.  The diocese also provides a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees.  Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found here.

The Director of Finance and Business Operations reports to the President of Cardinal Newman High School and is responsible for supervising two finance staff members.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Maintain continuous lines of communication with the President and other key members of the school on financial planning, budgeting, internal control, cash flow, and policy matters. 
• Serve as the financial liaison to the Diocesan Corporate Board, School Advisory Council, and Finance Committee. 
• Ensure the appropriate and timely distribution of financial reports to the President, finance committee and diocese with a full command of account differences and explanation of variances. 
• Prepare all finance committee meeting packages, including agenda, minutes, financial statements, budget, variance explanations and other topics as needed. Attend and report on finances at all the committee meetings. 
• Provide accurate and timely accounting, payroll and financial reporting for the school utilizing the uniform school chart of accounts and standardized reporting formats. 
• Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation and prepare the annual budget in consultation with Department Heads, President, Finance Committee and Diocese. 
• Perform annual analysis of tuition rates and offer recommendations for establishing annual tuition and fee rates ensuring that Cardinal Newman remains affordable and financially accessible. 
• Oversee the timely preparation of all student billing using SAGE applications and the effective management of accounts receivable using FACTS payment services. 
• Manage all bank accounts. 
• Monitor investments and endowments to ensure funds are being invested consistent with policy and cash flow needs. 
• Review with the President all leases, contracts and other financial commitments. 
• Establish documented procedures for finance and HR and implement those established by the diocese.
• Assist in representing Cardinal Newman, as necessary, in banking and other related arrangements.
• Oversee all payroll preparation and maintenance, along with appropriate communication and compliance with Diocese Payroll and HR/Benefits. 
• Formulate the annual financial statements for presentation to the auditors along with preparing all required schedules.
• Ensure that all donor related activity is appropriately documented, tracked, reported in accordance with established procedures, and reflected in the annual audit. 
• Serve as the liaison with parents overseeing the tuition accounts receivable process, including proper application of financial aid, scholarships, and discounts; billing and collections; automated billing system; and reconciliations including collection of past due accounts. 
• Provide timely oversight and budget-related feedback to Department Chairs, club moderators, and the Athletic Director.
• Oversee the accounting transactions for restricted and other development related accounts in conjunction with the Development Office to ensure donor accepted funds are utilized in an appropriate manner.
• Work closely with the Facilities Director and Athletic Director to ensure that appropriate insurance is held by vendors.
• Oversee state, diocesan, and local scholarship programs for the school including compliance. 
• Ensure compliance with all State and Federal filings, to include complete and accurate W-9/1099, W-2/W-4, I-9 and unclaimed property filings while maintaining complete documentation of all related efforts.

Qualifications: 

• This position requires on-site presence and is not a remote role.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA preferred. 
• 3-5 year’s experience on senior administrative teams and working with progressive financial responsibility. 
• Experience working with SAGE and knowledge of Step Up is a benefit.
• Experience working in an educational setting or another non-profit organization is preferred. 
• Critical thinker who effectively analyzes and collaborates to find creative solutions to problems. 
• Strong financial and accounting insight to maintain the organization's healthy fiscal status and advance the mission of Cardinal Newman through effective budgeting. 
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively interact with others. 
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills. 
• Understanding and commitment to the educational mission of the diocesan high school in the Catholic Church. 
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and make responsible judgment calls. 
• Ability to work effectively with Diocesan employees, departments heads, representatives of other agencies and the general public.
• Excellent written, verbal and public speaking skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capacity.
• Ability to stay focused and organized.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Adhere to the Diocese of Palm Beach Code of Conduct with emphasis on confidentiality and able to exercise discretion and good business judgment
• Strong ethical values

Physical Requirements: 

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds 
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 - 44 pounds 
• Frequent use of both hands and fingers {i.e. typing) 
• Frequent extended periods of sitting 
• Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing 
• Occasional ability of minimal hearing (i.e. loud noises, sirens) and routine hearing (i.e. listening to others in conversation) 
• Occasional time spent working closely with others 

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. 

To apply, download and complete the Employment Application and submit along with your resume, salary requirements and list of references to the attention of Yvonne Ojo, Recruitment and Compliance Assistant at employment@diocesepb.org.