Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools, a vibrant pre-school through 12th grade school system located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is actively seeking an experienced, mission-driven Director of Finance. Candidate applications are reviewed as received and the position is considered open until filled. The Director of Finance will start in January of 2026.

Our next leader will help advance the mission, vision, and values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools. This position is one of seven directors joining the VP for Educational Services and President to collaboratively serve in our Central Office to support the school system. This role supervises six experienced employees.

Director of Finance Summary :

Financial Management : Oversee all aspects of financial operations, ensuring fiscal soundness and management

Budgeting : Oversee the preparation of the annual budgets and long-term financial plans, including cash flow projections and capital reserve studies

Accounting : Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, tuition and other accounts receivable, and ensure month-end procedures and needed account reconciliations are completed accurately

Financial Reporting : Oversee financial statement preparations, business activity reports, forecasts and ongoing requests for analysis for leadership, boards, committees, and diocesan bodies

Compliance : Ensure all financial activities comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), tax and government regulations, and the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls guidelines

Tuition and Financial Aid : Oversee the tuition billing, collection process and the implementation and administration of financial aid programs, including scholarships

Strategic Planning : Provide strategic financial leadership, with a focus on long-term financial sustainability and operational efficiency

Staff Supervision : Supervise and coach business office staff

Risk Management – Monitor financial risks, implement corrective actions and ensure sound audit procedures

Qualifications :

Catholic Faith Qualifications :

Practicing Catholic, in good standing with his / her parish, demonstrating active involvement in Sacramental and parish life

Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church’s teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position

Willingness and ability to act as an outstanding personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one’s professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church

Commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools and Catholic education : Core Values are Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity

Demonstrated knowledge of Catholic philosophy of education and ability to articulate the faith in word and deed.

Professional Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or similar degree required, Master’s degree preferred

5+ year’s accounting or finance experience required

School financial administration experience preferred

Demonstrated experience with financial audits and reporting preferred

At least 3 years of demonstrated management and leadership experience

Work experience using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) needed

Professional certifications preferred (i.e. CPA)

Ability to manage multiple software systems

Strong background using Excel and other Microsoft products

Experience using Google products preferred

Confidentiality / public relations skills needed

Administrative and organizational skills needed

Analytical thinking with computerized financial analysis and reporting ability required

Ability to articulate verbally and in written form to a variety of audiences

Ability to engage and build relationships with various stakeholders

Exhibit the core values of Bishop O†Gorman Catholic Schools : Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity

To Apply :

Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools invites qualified candidates to apply for this position. To be considered for this opportunity, please apply at www.ogknights.org / careers and submit the following :

Online Application

Current Resume

Cover letter

Professional Reference Letters

Priest Reference Letter

For confidential inquiries please contact Angie Johnson, Director - Human Resources, by calling 605-575-3350 or email ajohnson@ogknights.org.

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