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Cheverus High School · 2 days ago

Chief Financial Officer

Cheverus High School (Loyola Hall) - Portland, ME 04103

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

Cheverus High School is an inclusive Jesuit Catholic college preparatory school, dedicated to teaching students to pursue excellence for the greater glory of God. The Chief Financial Officer will assist the President in developing the annual budget, oversee financial operations, and manage key personnel areas related to finance and human resources.

EducationHigher EducationOffice AdministrationPrimary EducationSecondary Education

Responsibilities

To provide assistance to the President in developing the annual operating budget for the School each fiscal year

To assist School personnel in key areas of business management policy including budget preparation, budget performance, and purchasing

To provide supervision to the Treasurer’s Office staff and other direct reports such as the Dining Services and Campus Store Managers

To develop strategies for long range financial planning

To review existing accounting and reporting systems with an emphasis on improving internal controls, operating efficiencies and both timely and accurate monthly management reporting

Has direct responsibility for financial analysis and cash management including developing cash flow monitoring procedures, comparing actual operating results to budget, observing operating trends and practices with an emphasis on identifying areas for revenue enhancement and/or cost containment

To participate in financial policy-making by interacting directly with the Finance and Investment Committees of the Board of Trustees, and provide administrative and analytical support to the activities of these committees

To sit on the Facilities Committee of the Board and assume primary responsibility of oversight for capital improvement projects in terms of long range capital forecasting and execution on time and within budget

To serve as a member of the School’s Tuition Assistance Committee and assure that the Treasurer’s Office successfully manages the administration of the student work grant program

To administrate with the Director of Human Resources the key personnel management areas of hiring, and benefits administration including health insurance, 403(b) pension, flexible spending , long term disability insurance, worker’s compensation, employee wellness, and employee handbook matters

To oversee the management of the School’s insurance and risk management program

To serve as the initial point of contact with all banking, investment, audit, and municipal relationships, including

Has direct responsibility for the institution’s debt compliance and, in coordination with the Investment Committee of the Board, endowment management

To oversee the School’s collection policy for tuition and fees

To represent the President of the School as directed by the President and required

Qualification

Financial LeadershipBudgetingFinancial ReportingComplianceCPA CertificationMBAEthical JudgmentDiscretionMission Alignment

Required

The Chief Financial Officer should hold at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field

Significant senior-level financial leadership experience with demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance in nonprofit or educational settings

Strong ethical judgment, discretion, and the ability to align financial strategy with institutional mission and long-term sustainability

A clear commitment to and ability to support Cheverus' Catholic, Jesuit mission and identity