Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools
Overview
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. The Director of Finance will start in January of 2026. This role is part of a team of seven directors joining the VP for Educational Services and the President to support the school system in the Central Office, supervising six staff members. Applications are reviewed as received and the position remains open until filled.
Responsibilities
Financial Management: Oversee all aspects of financial operations to ensure fiscal soundness.
Budgeting: Oversee annual budgets and long-term financial plans, including cash flow projections and capital reserve studies.
Accounting: Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, tuition and other accounts receivable; ensure month-end procedures and reconciliations are completed accurately.
Financial Reporting: Oversee financial statement preparations, business activity reports, forecasts, and analyses for leadership, boards, committees, and diocesan bodies.
Compliance: Ensure all financial activities comply with GAAP, tax and government regulations, and Diocese guidelines.
Tuition and Financial Aid: Oversee tuition billing, collection processes, and administration of financial aid programs including scholarships.
Strategic Planning: Provide strategic financial leadership focused on long-term 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 parish, with active involvement in Sacramental and parish life.
Willingness and ability to articulate Catholic Church teachings through ministry activities associated with this role.
Ability to witness the Catholic faith in professional and personal life in accordance with Catholic Church doctrine.
Commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, 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 related field; Master’s degree preferred.
5+ years of accounting or finance experience required.
School financial administration experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience with financial audits and reporting preferred.
At least 3 years of management and leadership experience.
GAAP experience required; professional certifications (e.g., CPA) preferred.
Ability to manage multiple software systems; strong Excel and Microsoft product skills; Google products preferred.
Confidentiality, administrative and organizational skills.
Analytical thinking with experience in computerized financial analysis and reporting.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage various stakeholders.
Demonstrates core values of the school: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity.
Apply at: https://www.ogknights.org/careers
For confidential inquiries please contact Angie Johnson, Director - Human Resources, at 605-575-3350 or ajohnson@ogknights.org.
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Responsibilities
Financial Management: Oversee all aspects of financial operations to ensure fiscal soundness.
Budgeting: Oversee annual budgets and long-term financial plans, including cash flow projections and capital reserve studies.
Accounting: Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, tuition and other accounts receivable; ensure month-end procedures and reconciliations are completed accurately.
Financial Reporting: Oversee financial statement preparations, business activity reports, forecasts, and analyses for leadership, boards, committees, and diocesan bodies.
Compliance: Ensure all financial activities comply with GAAP, tax and government regulations, and Diocese guidelines.
Tuition and Financial Aid: Oversee tuition billing, collection processes, and administration of financial aid programs including scholarships.
Strategic Planning: Provide strategic financial leadership focused on long-term 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 parish, with active involvement in Sacramental and parish life.
Willingness and ability to articulate Catholic Church teachings through ministry activities associated with this role.
Ability to witness the Catholic faith in professional and personal life in accordance with Catholic Church doctrine.
Commitment to the mission, vision, and core values of Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools: Faith, Unity, Excellence, 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 related field; Master’s degree preferred.
5+ years of accounting or finance experience required.
School financial administration experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience with financial audits and reporting preferred.
At least 3 years of management and leadership experience.
GAAP experience required; professional certifications (e.g., CPA) preferred.
Ability to manage multiple software systems; strong Excel and Microsoft product skills; Google products preferred.
Confidentiality, administrative and organizational skills.
Analytical thinking with experience in computerized financial analysis and reporting.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage various stakeholders.
Demonstrates core values of the school: Faith, Unity, Excellence, and Integrity.
Apply at: https://www.ogknights.org/careers
For confidential inquiries please contact Angie Johnson, Director - Human Resources, at 605-575-3350 or ajohnson@ogknights.org.
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