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Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart, Houston, TX seeks seeks Director of Finance and Operations
Duchesne Academy of the
Sacred Heart seeks candidates for the position of Director of Finance and
Operations.
Founded in 1960, Duchesne is the only all girls Pre-K through 12th
grade Catholic school in Houston and serves 665 students.
The Director of Finance and Operations reports to the
Headmistress of the School and has the overall responsibility to effectively
manage the School’s resources in support of the mission of the School. Duties
and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Management of
all financial operations of the School, including financial reporting,
budgeting, accounting, payroll, student billing and accounts receivable,
accounts payable, and purchasing.
• Coordination,
design and implementation of internal financial reporting systems, financial
controls and management information systems.
• Administration
of employee benefits and other human resource functions.
• Administration
of property and liability insurance.
• Oversight of
the School’s cash reserves, including short term operating funds and the
School’s invested endowment funds under the direction of the Finance Committee
and the School’s investment advisor.
• Compliance
with local, state and federal laws related to the School’s employment practices
and financial affairs.
• Oversight of
the Sage Dining program and dining hall facilities.
• Oversight of
the nursery program.
• Collaboration
with the Advancement Office to support fundraising and capital campaign
activities.
• Financial
oversight of all parent programs such as the Parents’ Association, Extravaganza
benefit auction, DASH n Go Bookstore, Book Fair, Junior Dash and Booster Club.
• Develops and
implements systems and processes to establish and maintain records.
• Serves as
ex-officio on the Board Finance and Building and Grounds Committees and attend
all Board meetings.
• Supervision of
the maintenance and cleaning of all physical property and equipment including
capital repairs and new construction.
• Direct reports
include Controller, Payroll/Accounts Payable Manager, Assistant to Director of
Finance and Operations, Receptionist, Nursery Director, and Director of
Facilities.
Qualifications:
• Bachelors
degree in business or accounting or other related advanced degree, MBA and/or
CPA preferred, and a minimum of five to eight years of relevant experience in a
non-profit environment, academic preferred.
• Experience
with capital campaigns and ability to work with architects and builders.
• Ability to
communicate effectively with School representatives, parents, students, and
representatives from the business community.
• Working
knowledge of business accounting policies, procedures, practices and accounting
software programs, Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.
• Ability to
think and plan strategically and creatively.
• Ability to
supervise and manage multiple functions and activities.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
• Occasionally
lift up to 30 pounds.
• Generally
works in standard office conditions and climate.
• Desire to work
in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges,
deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• May work at a
desk and computer for extended periods of time.
Please send resume to:
Loretta Reed
Duchesne Academy
10202 Memorial Drive
Houston, Texas 77024
loretta.reed@duchesne.org
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