Job Description

Monsignor Slade Catholic School (MSCS) is a coeducational Catholic school serving students from Pre-K2 through 8th grade in Glen Burnie, Maryland. Founded in 1954, MSCS is one of the largest elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, serving approximately 593 students. The school combines academic excellence, Catholic faith and values, and a close-knit community on its beautiful 10.5-acre campus. MSCS has been recognized as a WTOP Top Workplace and currently holds an A+ overall grade from Niche, where it is ranked the #1 private K-8 school in Anne Arundel County.

If you are a finance professional who enjoys both the details and the broader strategic picture, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a vibrant and supportive school community.

The Director of Finance leads the school's financial operations and serves as a trusted partner to the Principal, Finance Committee, and School Board. This position is responsible for providing a clear and accurate financial picture of the school by producing timely monthly and quarterly financial reports, overseeing the annual budget and forecasting process, managing cash flow and investments, and ensuring that core accounting functions, including payroll, tuition management, reconciliations, and accounts payable, are completed accurately and on schedule.

The Director of Finance will also play a key role in strengthening financial operations by improving processes, maintaining strong internal controls, training and developing staff, and helping school leadership understand the financial implications of decisions related to tuition, staffing, compensation, and school programs.

The ideal candidate is approachable, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights. This individual will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education.

Essential Functions:

Financial Responsibilities

Financial Management, Reporting & Planning (40%)

• Own the school’s financial management, including monthly and quarterly reporting, budget-to-actual analysis, cash flow management, reserves, and investments.
• Lead the development and ongoing management of the annual operating and capital budgets and maintain multi-year financial forecasts.
• Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide the Principal and Finance Committee with clear analysis and recommendations.
• Support decision-making related to tuition, staffing, compensation, programs, and long-term financial sustainability.

Accounting, Controls & Financial Operations (30%)

• Oversee the general ledger, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll activities, tuition revenue, and other financial transactions.
• Ensure bills, payroll, deposits, and account reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls, account access, documentation, and audit readiness in accordance with Archdiocesan requirements.
• Assess and improve financial processes, systems, and workflows to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.

Team Leadership & Service (15%)

• Supervise, train, and develop finance staff by establishing clear responsibilities, promoting cross-training, and ensuring accountability.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex financial questions while empowering staff to independently manage routine issues.
• Provide responsive, professional service to employees, families, teachers, and school leadership regarding financial matters.

Financial Partnership, Compliance & Stewardship (15%)

• Serve as the Principal’s primary financial partner and provide timely, understandable information to support informed decision-making.
• Prepare financial information for the Finance Committee and School Board and clearly communicate financial performance, risks, and recommendations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Archdiocese, financial institutions, and external accounting, payroll, and financial partners.
• Ensure financial practices, records, and controls comply with applicable Archdiocesan policies and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Promote sound financial stewardship consistent with the mission and values of Catholic education

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible finance or accounting experience, including broad financial responsibilities such as financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, cash management, and internal controls.
• Prior experience supervising, training, and developing staff.
• Experience working directly with organizational leadership, boards, finance committees, or similar governance groups preferred.

Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to understand and oversee day-to-day accounting activities without personally performing every transaction.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, analyze, and clearly explain financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance reports.
• Strong understanding of cash management, reconciliations, internal controls, payroll processes, and overall financial operations.
• High degree of accuracy, organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues independently and guide them toward resolution.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to work effectively with staff, families, school leadership, board members, and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and develop staff while creating clarity around roles and responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn and effectively use financial, payroll, tuition management, and related systems.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online, FACTS, and UKG is preferred.
• Collaborative, approachable, and comfortable working in a highly relational school environment.
• Self-directed and proactive, with the ability to balance hands-on execution with long-term process improvement and financial planning.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education, with a willingness to operate in accordance with Archdiocesan policies and guidelines.

Pay Range: $85,000 - $95,000, Annualized

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information:

https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/