Chief Financial Officer at Santa Margarita Catholic High School Share on X      Print Application Deadline

10/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Date Posted 9/23/2025 Contact Susie Hernandez
Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$150,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annually Add'l Salary Info Based on experience, education and qualifications Length of Work Year 12 month Employment Type Full Time About the Employer

Santa Margarita Catholic High School offers a coeducational, college-preparatory education developing students who are people of faith, skilled lifelong learners, healthy individuals and involved citizens of the world. Under the leadership of the Diocese of Orange, the school's 420-acre campus is nestled in the picturesque Saddleback Valley Mountains in Rancho Santa Margarita.

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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a member of the school’s administrative leadership team, working closely with the President to ensure the school’s financial health and long-term sustainability. The CFO provides strategic oversight and has primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and overseeing all financial-related activities. This includes direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, compliance, internal controls, and GAAP accounting, as well as oversight of business office functions, treasury services, and the campus store. In alignment with the school’s Catholic identity and the charism of Caritas Christi – the love of Christ – the CFO ensures financial stewardship is conducted with integrity, transparency, and fidelity to the school’s mission, while maintaining compliance with diocesan policies and reporting requirements.

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-Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration -Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management -Prior experience in educational or nonprofit organizations -Proven success in budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting and compliance, strategic financial planning, and managing audits and investments -Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills -Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills -Demonstrates confidentiality and integrity -Excellent prioritization and project management skills -Must be a team player and self-motivated -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial management software Preferred: -Advanced degree or professional certification in business or finance MBA (Master of Business Administration), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) -Demonstrated understanding of the Catholic faith, its teachings, and values

Requirements / Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration -Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management -Prior experience in educational or nonprofit organizations -Proven success in budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting and compliance, strategic financial planning, and managing audits and investments -Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills -Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills -Demonstrates confidentiality and integrity -Excellent prioritization and project management skills -Must be a team player and self-motivated -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial management software Preferred: -Advanced degree or professional certification in business or finance MBA (Master of Business Administration), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) -Demonstrated understanding of the Catholic faith, its teachings, and values

Comments and Other Information To apply, please submit an application, cover letter, and resume to HR@smhs.org by October 13, 2025. Please click on the link below to access the Classified Employment Application: https://www.smhs.org/uploaded/About/Employment_Documents/Classified_Employment_Application.pdf Comments and Other Information
To apply, please submit an application, cover letter, and resume to HR@smhs.org by October 13, 2025. Please click on the link below to access the Classified Employment Application: https://www.smhs.org/uploaded/About/Employment_Documents/Classified_Employment_Application.pdf CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY