Position: Director of Finance
Reports to: System President
Status: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
Summary:
Lourdes Academy of Oshkosh Catholic School seeks a Director of Finance. The Director of Finance serves as the chief financial and accounting administrator for Lourdes Academy (LA). This position is responsible for the leadership, development, implementation, and oversight of financial policies, procedures, systems, budgets, and reporting processes. The Director of Finance works closely with the Lourdes Academy Leadership Team, Board of Trustees, Board of Directors, and Lourdes Academy Foundation to support the financial stability and long-term sustainability of the organization. The incumbent is committed to integrity, stewardship, accountability, and compliance in all financial operations and activities while supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.
The Director of Finance prepares and administers the Lourdes Academy budget, guides the development of financing strategies, and supervises the Accounting and Payroll Specialist, and Enrollment Coordinator. The incumbent ensures that financial plans and strategies established by the System President, Board of Trustees, Board of Directors, and Lourdes Academy Foundation are executed in a financially responsible, timely, and secure manner.
This position provides leadership in interpreting and implementing financial policies, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting records, establishing high standards for customer service within financial operations, and preparing internal and external financial reports necessary for effective organizational management. The Director of Finance is responsible for the design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of financial systems and controls.
The Director of Finance oversees all accounting and financial operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Purchasing, Payroll, Grant and Auxiliary Accounting, and Student Accounts and Receivables. The incumbent also manages relationships with financial partners and external service providers, including lending institutions, auditors, and outsourced accounting providers.