Director of Finanace - Vandebilt Catholic High School

Roman Catholic Church Diocese Of Houma Thibodaux•Houma, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of Vandebilt Catholic High School. This includes financial accounting and reporting, bookkeeping, payroll and benefits administration, and project management accounting. The role requires developing and maintaining accurate financial statements, managing budgets and forecasts, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and coordinating employee benefits. The position also involves preparing financial reports for various stakeholders, including the President, Board, and finance committee, and ensuring all financial transactions are properly documented and reconciled.

Requirements

Strong belief in Catholic education and supports the mission of the school
Knowledge of (or passion for learning) the Charism of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart
Bachelor’s Degree required
Well-organized, proficient in administrative duties

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and variance reports.
Coordinate, analyze, and report the school’s financial performance to the President and Board.
Develop, implement, and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures.
Ensure all statutory requirements are met, including Charitable Status, Withholding Payments, 990 Tax Filing, Sales & Use tax filings, and 5500 Retirement Filings.
Prepare all supporting information for annual audit/review.
Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure proper recording, amortization, and disposal.
Reconcile all bank and investment accounts, including merchant accounts.
Manage and reconcile school and employee credit card accounts.
Perform monthly accounting related to annual fund and capital campaign donor management.
Record all bank deposits in accounting software.
Record and cut checks to vendors, employees for reimbursement, and athletic officials.
Perform all bookkeeping functions, including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
Prepare & collect money cash boxes for all games, concessions, club activities, student senate, and community events and fundraisers.
Perform periodic reconciliations of all receivables and liabilities.
Perform all payroll functions to ensure employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner.
Coordinate and manage employee insurance and benefits plans.
Process and submit statutory and benefits remittances on time.
Handle all new employee & employee termination payroll and benefit administration.
Coordinate all workers compensation insurance and claims.
Coordinate all short term/long term disability insurance and claims, including maternity leave.
Coordinate wellness, Open Enrollment, and flu shot meetings.
Maintain guidelines for budget and forecast preparation and prepare the annual budget.
Assist Directors with the preparation of budgets for comprehensive fees and special projects.
Serve on Tuition Assistance committee.
Prepare annual employee contracts, including presentation of salary, raises, and employee benefits.