Director of Finance Full Time

Director of Finance 

Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart, Inc.

EHS Management, LLC. 

Position Summary

Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart seeks a mission-driven, strategic and collaborative
financial leader to serve as its Director of Finance. This senior leadership role stewards the
school’s financial health through disciplined planning, transparent reporting and strong internal
controls, ensuring long-term sustainability and alignment with the school’s Catholic, Dominican
mission, vision and strategic priorities.

The Director of Finance serves as a key advisor to the President, Principal and Board of
Directors and works collaboratively with everyone across the school to support sound financial
decision-making in service of our students, families and employees.

Key Responsibilities 

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Leads the development of both preliminary and final annual budgets, assembling
  departmental requests and establishing institutional priorities in consultation with the
  administrative team.
• Prepares long-range financial forecasts and projections aligned with strategic initiatives
  and Board-approved priorities.
• Offers strategic insights and recommendations on enrollment trends, tuition strategy,
  compensation planning and long-term financial sustainability to the President, Principal
  and Board of Directors.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Provides timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting and analysis to the
  President, Principal, administrative team and Board committees.
• Acts as the primary liaison with the school’s external audit firm and leads the annual
  audit or financial review process.

Budget Oversight & Cost Control

• Manages the school’s operating budget, ensuring expenses are monitored and
  controlled.
• Identifies and implements revenue producing and cost-saving initiatives as required,
  balancing financial limits with the school’s educational and operational needs.

Accounting & Business Operations

• Supervises Business Office staff and oversees all accounting functions, including:
  • General ledger
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Payroll and benefits administration
  • Cash management
  • Financial systems and reporting
• Establishes and maintains procedures and internal controls to safeguard assets and
  ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Maintains accounting records for the school’s endowment fund and provides reporting to
  the Investment / Endowment Committee.
• Works closely with the Director of Development to ensure accurate recording and
  stewardship of donor-restricted gifts and funds.
• Collaborates with the Director of Admissions and the Registrar to ensure proper
  recording of student financial accounts, tuition charges, and payment plans.
• Oversees the financial aid application, analysis, and award recommendation process
  and serves on the Financial Assistance Committee.

Human Resources & Risk Management

• Oversees the school’s human resources function, ensuring compliance with employment
  laws and regulations and maintaining personnel and payroll records.
• Supports high standards of fairness, accountability, and ethical practice in employment
  matters.
• Oversees the school’s risk management framework, including policy development,
  exposure monitoring, insurance relationships and regulatory compliance.
• Reviews contracts and agreements and works with legal counsel to protect the school’s
  institutional interests.

Facilities, Operations & External Partnerships

• Works closely with the Director of Facilities and Safety to ensure maintenance
  recordkeeping aligns with industry standards and best practices.
• Provides financial oversight and leadership for cafeteria operations, ensuring
  sustainability, vendor accountability and alignment with student nutritional needs.
• Maintains professional relationships with bankers, auditors, attorneys, investment
  managers, insurance brokers, contractors, vendors and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with Edgewood University and Edgewood
  Campus School employees and stakeholders.
• Represents the high school as a key member or officer of the three-school Edgewood
  Condominium Board.

Governance & Board Engagement

• Serves as an ex officio member of the Board’s Business and Finance Committee and
  Investment / Endowment Committee.
• Provides clear financial reporting and insight to support Board governance and fiduciary
  responsibilities.

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment and ethical stewardship of institutional
  resources.
• Communicates clearly and constructively across departments and stakeholder groups.
• Collaborates with respect and inclusion, contributing to a culture of lifelong learning.
• Thinks strategically with strong attention to detail.
• Prioritizes effectively, manages multiple deadlines and responds calmly to interruptions.
• Consistently integrates the mission of Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart and a
  service-oriented approach into daily decisions and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
  required.
• CPA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible financial leadership
  experience.
• Experience in nonprofit, educational, or mission-driven organizations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with Boards or Finance Committees.
• Proficiency in financial management systems and advanced spreadsheet modeling.

Reporting 

The Director of Finance reports directly to the President and serves as a member of the school’s executive team. 

Work Environment

This is a full time, year round position. The Director of Finance will occasionally need to attend evening or weekend meetings/events.

To Apply

Send Resume and cover letter to Kevin Rea, President, Edgewood High School of the Sacred Heart. kevin.rea@edgewoodhs.org