Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Accounting and Audit

• Establishes overall accounting, budgeting and financial reporting systems, policies and procedures, which will provide effective control and satisfy the informational requirements of the President and Principals, Boards, Committees, independent auditors and government agencies.
• Analyzes reports, project trends, and interprets the results of operations to the President, Principals, Boards and Committees.
• Establishes, directs and participates in the evaluation and the development of appropriate accounting software programs and updates to assure clarity, completeness of reports and efficiency of input/output.
• Monitors all staff utilizing the accounting software(s).
• Oversees the accurate and consistent recording and reporting of financial and accounting data processed by the Staff accountant, Accounting Analyst, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, etc.

Budget and Financial Reports

• Oversees annual budgeting process by:
  • developing assumptions;
  • assisting instructional and administrative departments by providing forms, assumptions, projections, and consultations;
  • assisting in generating projections for cash flow, income and expense accounts;
  • coordinating capital expenditures;
  • assisting in developing recommendations for tuition and fee scale;
  • assisting in developing recommendations for salary, benefit ranges and scales.
• Presents the annual budget to the President, Principals, Boards and Committees with observations and recommendations.
• Directs the preparation of appropriate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for Departments, President, Principals, Boards and Committees.
• Monthly, analyzes and compares financial performance of operations with operating plans and budgets; reports and interprets the financial results of operations; reports significant trends, policies and strategies that will enhance overall accountability and operating efficiency.

Building Relationships:

• Works with the schools’ senior management team and the Director of Admissions & Financial Aid to identify viable enrollment goals at the beginning of each fiscal year.  Communicates progress regularly to key stakeholders, including senior administration, faculty/staff and the Siena Catholic Schools of Racine Board of Directors..

• Serves as a public spokesperson for Siena Catholic Schools of Racine at parish functions, community meetings, etc. 

• Leads Siena Catholic schools and the Finance Department in implementing sound financial practice that will help ensure sustainability and growth of Catholic education in our community.

• Acts as a  member of our school system’s leadership team, responsible for managing our accounting functions, as well as budget preparation, financial reporting, fiscal compliance, cash flow, and overseeing the Finance department staff.

• Recommends innovative ways to solve budgeting and capital improvement constraints, and  identify high risks.

• Possess excellent analytical abilities, robust knowledge of governance, risk, and controls, as well as proven experience developing positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Critically evaluates and advises on relevant accounting standards, regulation and reporting frameworks. 

• Enhances efficiency of accounting functions and ensures all aspects of the financial compliance, reporting, and accounting process are on track.