Director of Finance

POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance Director provides strategic financial leadership to ensure long-term credibility, accountability, and operational efficiency of Mercy High School. This role oversees all financial and business operations of the school, supports informed decision-making, and ensures compliance with best practices in non-profit financial management. The Finance Director serves as the school’s cash manager and investment officer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Mission & Leadership

• Upholds and promotes the mission, vision, and values of Mercy High School.
• Serves as a key advisor to the President, Finance Committee, and Board of Trustees on allfinancial matters.
• Provides timely and accurate financial reporting, analysis, insight, and recommendations tosupport strategic decision-making and long-range planning.

Financial Management & Budgeting

• Leads and coordinates the annual budgeting process, works collaboratively across all school departments under the direction of the President.
• Oversees the school’s fiscal accounting system in accordance with accepted non-profit andgovernmental accounting standards.
• Maintains robust budget controls to ensure alignment with approved budgets and organizationalpriorities.
• Manages daily cash flow and invests available funds in accordance with school investment

policies. Ensures adequate internal controls and safeguards to protect school assets.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepares and distributes timely and accurate monthly financial statements—including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow—along with variance analysis for the Finance Committee and Board.
• Compiles, completes, and submits all required state and federal financial reports.
• Oversees financial transactions related to student activities, capital projects, grants, and endowment funds.
• Coordinates annual audit/review procedures and prepares comprehensive annual financial reports.
• Prepare and distribute timely and accurate reports as required by Mercy Education Systems of America (MESA).
• Works collaboratively with development staff to ensure timely and accurate reporting of grants and donations including restricted gifts.

Operations & Oversight

• Supervises billing, tuition collection, cash handling, and the safekeeping and distribution of all school funds.
• Ensures timely and accurate processing of payroll, employee benefits, and accounts payable.
• Serves as the primary liaison to banks, regulatory agencies, school employees, and families regarding financial matters.
• Manages all insurance programs including business, liability, and employee health insurance.
• Works with the President to coordinate Finance Committee meeting agendas and provides timely and accurate financial statements and budget variance analysis.
• Attends Board of Trustees meetings and provides reports as requested.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the President.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with at least five years of professional related experience.
• Strong background in non-profit accounting principles, financial reporting, and audit preparation.
• Proven leadership experience in budget development and financial oversight of multi-million-dollar annual budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with administrative leaders, staff, and externalpartners.
• Advanced skills in fiscal management, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Blackbaud, QuickBooks, and FACTS is preferred.
• Ability to fulfill all essential functions of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person