Director of Finance – Mercy McAuley High School

The Director of Finance provides financial and strategic leadership. Responsibilities include operational, fiscal, and administrative effectiveness of the financial Administration, campus facilities, risk management, legal/vendor contracts, business policy and generally accepted accounting principles and procedures. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Finance is committed to the educational philosophy, mission and goals of the school, and embraces the Mercy charism and the teachings of the Catholic church. The position requires a collaborative working relationship with all administrators, board members, staff, parents, and other constituents.

Accountability:  The Director of Finance reports to and is supervised by the President of Mercy McAuley High School.

Supervises:  Business office staff, IT staff, security staff and various contractors as assigned by the President.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting platform.
  • Demonstrated strengths in interpersonal skills, collaboration, and initiative.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to effectively analyze, interpret and present relevant data for decision making.
  • Respect MMHS as a Catholic, Mercy school by maintaining a personal and professional presence consonant with the charism of the Sisters of Mercy and Catholic teaching.

Education and Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field preferred and a minimum of five or more years managing financial operations in a school, university, foundation or other non-profit environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

To apply, please submit your resume, along with a cover letter that include your salary requirements & three references to our human resources department at [email protected].  Please type Director of Finance and your NAME in the subject field of the email.