Lake Catholic High School
Finance - Mentor, Ohio
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Business Office Coordinator – Lake Catholic High School
6733 Reynolds Road Mentor Ohio 44060
(440) 578-1020
www.lakecatholic.org
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland was founded on April 23, 1847. Under the leadership of the Most Reverend Edward G. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland, it is the twenty-third largest Diocese in the United States. The Diocese encompasses the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Wayne, and Ashland. With more than 692,000 Catholics in the Diocese, the Catholic Charities- Diocese of Cleveland is one of the world's largest diocesan systems of social services. The Diocese includes 185 parishes, 110 Catholic schools, one pastoral center, and one mission office. The cathedral is the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, located in downtown Cleveland. Please go to our website, www.dioceseofcleveland.org, for more information about our Diocese's mission, persons, and ministries.
The Office of Catholic Education provides expertise, experience, and energy to lead and assist those who carry out the education ministries of the Diocese of Cleveland. In steadfast support of our over 40,000 students and their families, the Office works to ensure that each School can deliver strong, positive, vibrant Catholic education for continued growth in academic excellence and faith formation.
Lake Catholic High School, founded in 1970, is a coeducational comprehensive high school with a college preparatory emphasis. Lake Catholic is committed to educating young men and women of diverse means and ability throughout Northeast Ohio. With a population of some 500 students in grades nine through twelve and international students from a half dozen countries, Lake Catholic High School emphasizes spiritual growth in the Catholic faith as students learn, work, and serve.
Diocese of Cleveland High Schools
As one of five schools owned and operated by the Diocese of Cleveland, Lake Catholic functions under a President/Principal model of school administration. The Principal is the school's chief academic officer, supported by an Assistant Principal, Dean of Academics, and other staff, including guidance, athletics, and all faculty. The President serves as the chief of business operations, supported by the Director of Advancement, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Marketing, Director of Buildings & Grounds, and additional staff members responsible for marketing, communications, building maintenance, and advancement.
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and Lake Catholic High School are pleased to accept applications for the role of Business Office Coordinator.
Position: Business Office Coordinator
Hours: Full-Time 12 Months | Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm | Non-Exempt
Location: Lake Catholic High School, Mentor Ohio
Position Rational: As an integral member of the Lake Catholic High School business office, the Business Office Coordinator is responsible for supporting the accounting and finance functions of the School. The position requires creative thinking, prudent financial planning and the desire/ability to professionally represent the School at both internal and external events. The Business Office Coordinator works closely with the Lake Catholic Finance Director and the school administrative team to maintain and improve financial operations.
Basic Job Description: Under the supervision of the Director of Finance, the Business office Coordinator will:
- Supports the production of all financial statements and other management reports.
- Provides documentation for annual audit.
- Completes as directed any accounting processes and relevant reconciliations.
- Serves as primary resource for billing and collection of tuition.
- Coordinates as directed accounts payable and disbursements.
- Maintains integrity of accounts receivable including banking, cash handling and proper safeguards.
- Ensures adequate and proper internal control systems are followed.
- Supports the financial administration of government funding programs
- All other related duties and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Strong commitment to the values, mission and ministry of the Diocese of Cleveland and Catholic Church
- Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or equivalent
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting required
- Proficient in computer spreadsheets and other applications
- Experience in FACTS Tuition Management is preferred
- Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure with an attention to detail.
- Self-starter with an ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to handle confidential matters appropriately.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Financial software experience, QuickBooks experience is strongly desired
- Successful BCI and FBI background checks and VIRTUS certified or willing to be certified.
Application Process
Candidates choosing to apply should submit a cover letter, resume, and completed Diocese of Cleveland Employment Application to Joe Swisher, Human Resources, at jswisher@dioceseofcleveland.org. In the subject line, please enter: Lake Catholic Business Office Coordinator.
The formal review of all completed submitted materials listed above to identify candidates for interview will begin after August 15th, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
