St. Henry Church and School is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee and manage the financial operations of the parish and school. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting, operational, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to evaluate current financial functions and recommend and implement improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness within the Finance Office.

This position works closely with the Pastor, Director of Operations, Finance Board, school leadership, Diocese of Nashville, parish staff, and outside financial partners.

Full-Time | Benefit Eligible Qualifications

Accounting and operational management experience required, CPA preferred
Strong understanding of SAGE general ledger software
Knowledge of database management systems
Experience with PushPay and ParishStaq preferred
Experience with FACTS tuition management system preferred
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
Ability to assess current financial procedures and implement operational improvements

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Prepare monthly financial statements for the church and school
Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts
Handle general accounting tasks including:
- Month end financial close
- Donation and cash receipt processing
- Assisting with accounts payable tasks
- Invoice and credit card expense coding
Prepare annual operating budgets for the church and school
Provide periodic financial forecasts based on current financial statements
Prepare financial reports for banking institutions and the Diocese of Nashville
Report the financial condition of the parish and school to the Pastor and Finance Board
Develop and implement accounting procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Finance Office
Manage tuition contracts and reporting through the FACTS tuition management system
Assist with maintaining financial compliance and internal controls

Employment Information

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Claire Hale at chale@sthenry.org

St. Henry Church & School

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