Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools
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 open until filled. The Director of Finance will start in January 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 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+ 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 demonstrated management and leadership experience
Work experience using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) needed
Professional certifications preferred (e.g., 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
Apply at: https://www.ogknights.org/careers
For confidential inquiries please contact Angie Johnson, Director - Human Resources, by calling 605-575-3350 or email ajohnson@ogknights.org.
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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 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+ 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 demonstrated management and leadership experience
Work experience using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) needed
Professional certifications preferred (e.g., 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
Apply at: https://www.ogknights.org/careers
For confidential inquiries please contact Angie Johnson, Director - Human Resources, by calling 605-575-3350 or email ajohnson@ogknights.org.
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