Associate Director of School Finance

About the role

The Department of Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of San Antonio is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven and detail-oriented Associate Director of School Finance to support the financial operations of a network of schools. This role is responsible for budgeting support, financial reporting, and accounting coordination across multiple campuses.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Financial Management
• Assist in the development and monitoring of school-level budgets in alignment with mission priorities
• Create and maintain cohesive budget and pro-forma templates to support a 3-year forecasting model
• Track budget performance and provide variance analysis to support responsible stewardship
• Provide guidance and training on budgeting processes and forecasting models in the spirit of service
• Consolidate financial data across multiple schools for clear and consistent reporting
• Accounting & Financial Operations
• Support core accounting functions, including payable/receivable, payroll coordination, and general ledger activities
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting to include financial health forecasting and cash flows
• Maintain organized and compliant financial records
• Reporting & Compliance
• Prepare regular financial reports for Department of Catholic School leadership and for pastors & school administrators as needed
• Aid with annual assessments and ensure adherence to financial procedures and accreditation standards
• Help maintain internal controls and promote accountability across schools
• School Support & Collaboration
• Serve as a trusted financial resource to principals, school staff and finance committee members
• Partner with pastors and parish staff as needed to support school financial operations
• Provide guidance with building and assessing salary scales at all levels
• Cookordination with parish and other Archdiocesan lines of business as needed
• Tuition & Revenue Support
• Assist with tuition setting models, tracking, billing processes, and TEFA compliance
• Support analysis of enrollment and revenue trends
• Support efforts to balance financial sustainability with accessibility for families
• Mission Alignment
• Support the mission of Catholic education in communion with the teaching of the Catholic Church
• Promote a spirit of stewardship and accessibility in service to students and families
• Contribute to a faith-filled work environment centered in collaborative relationships
• Other
• Assist with developing and maintaining key financial and operational metrics
• Produce regular KPI reports to support school and department leadership in monitoring financial health
• Identify trends and potential risks or areas of improvement, escalating insights as needed
• Support a culture of data-informed decision making while ensuring metrics reflect the mission and priorities of Catholic education
• Assist in the development of a School Finance Committee training program
• Assist with developing a formal tuition collection process
• Assists schools with the Texas Education Savings Accounts compliance requirements
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards, as well as proposed legislation impacting school operational vitality and inform the Superintendent and Associate Superintendent of significant developments in these areas

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience: 7-10 years of experience in all processes of accounting, finance and budgeting
• Licenses and Credentials: Reliable transportation, valid driver license, valid vehicle insurance
• Knowledge and Skills: Proven ability to complete, or oversee the completion of, all reports and analytical data required by the Archdiocese and the Department of Catholic Schools using time management skills to meet strict deadlines; Must have integrity, discretion, and strong sense of accountability; Familiarity with tuition-based financial models; Strong skills in Excel and other Microsoft applications; Previous experience using FACTS system preferred; Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team; Must have excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills for presentations and public speaking occasions; Service-oriented mindset grounded in respect and professionalism; Spanish bilingual proficiency preferred; Must have strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills; Must maintain confidentiality

Benefits

Travel requirements for the position include up to 50% local and less than 1% overnight stays.