Lake County Catholic Schools Network, LLC
Position Announcement
Finance Director
The Lake County Catholic Schools Network (LCCSN), LLC, within the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio, is pleased to accept applications for the position of Finance Director. The LCCSN was established in 2024, and it is owned and operated by the parishes of Immaculate Conception (Willoughby), Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Wickliffe), St. John Vianney, St. Justin Martyr, St. Mary Magdalene, and St. Noel to operate on behalf of Mater Dei Academy and All Saints School, both located in Wickliffe, Ohio. The LCCSN is committed to identifying and supporting robust strategic leadership to enhance and sustain Catholic formation, academic excellence, high-quality learning and formation experiences, strong Catholic culture, and outstanding stewardship and growth of fiscal and physical resources.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland was founded on April 23, 1847. Under the leadership of the Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, Bishop of Cleveland, it is the 23rd largest Diocese in the United States. It encompasses the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Wayne, and Ashland. There are approximately 650,000 Catholics in the Diocese. Catholic Charities-Diocese of Cleveland is one of the largest diocesan social services systems globally. The Diocese comprises 185 parishes, 100 Catholic schools, one pastoral center, and one mission office. Bishop Malesic has established a strategic plan in which each parish in the Diocese will formally associate itself with a Catholic school. Please go to our website, www.dioceseofcleveland.org, for more information about the mission, persons, and ministries of our Diocese and the Diocese’s Keeping the Faith Initiatives.
As a response to Bishop Malesic’s call for action, six parishes of Lake County, Ohio are embarking on a new model for Catholic education in the Cleveland Diocese. This approach will “assure we provide authentically Catholic, academically excellent and well-operating Catholic Schools that are available to all who seek them.” The “Network” model has proven successful in other Dioceses, and it provides a new path forward for the traditional parish elementary schools in the Diocese of Cleveland. The Parishes, Pastors, Board and Directors, and the President will pioneer this forward-thinking model of centralized leadership to operate across multiple parish schools.
Reports to:
LCCSN President
Primary Position Purpose:
Under the direction of the President, the Finance Director is responsible for assisting the President and Board of Directors with the planning and administration of the financial assets of the LCCSN for the purpose of advancing the network’s mission.
Job responsibilities:
- Ensures financial well-being of the Network by providing financial projections and accounting services, including overseeing preparation of short and long-term financial plans.
- Responsible for identifying and analyzing trends, developing models to forecast the future availability and use of resources, developing options for administrative decision making; assisting in the implementation of these plans.
- Develops finance organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction and establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
- Manages funds and capital resources to meet the objectives of the school.
- Coordinates the preparation and regular review of the operational and capital budgets and other reports for LCCSN stakeholders.
- Acts as a financial resource to, and maintains good communication with, the administration and Board of Directors.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field. Five (5) years’ experience in accounting, business management and computerized financial systems, or any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Working knowledge of non-profit and educational regulations and policies, and the frequent exercise of independent judgment in accomplishing financial duties, including GAAP and financial reporting technical skills.
- Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate statistical reports, records, statements, and ability to explain financial information in non-technical terms.
- Established track record in the following areas:
o Financial planning and strategy
o Managing profitability
o Strategic planning and vision
o Forecasting
o Budget development
Candidates with the following qualifications would receive special consideration:
- CPA certification or senior management experience
- Master’s degree in accounting, finance or related filed.
- Experience with human resource strategies to:
o Recommend, communicate and enforce policies and procedures, employee benefits, role accountabilities, and employee compensation
o Develop and implement employee handbook
Search process
The Search Committee is now engaged in the process of identifying and securing the Lake County Catholic Schools Network’s first President.
To be considered for this position, please submit cover letter, resume, and a completed Employment Application to phudak@dioceseofcleveland.org.
In the subject line please enter: LCCSN Finance Director Application Materials.
Position will remain open until filled. Formal review process of all complete submitted materials to identify candidates for interview is planned to be concluded by December 30, 2024.
Although subject to change, interviews are likely to be scheduled in the early weeks of January 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Cleveland, OH 44114 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cleveland, OH 44114: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cleveland, OH 44114
