Director of Finance- Mercy High School at Archdiocese of San Francisco Department of Catholic Schools Share on X   Print Application Deadline

1/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 12/9/2025 Contact Gustavo Torres
415-614-5546 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range
$90,000 - 115,000 Annually Length of Work Year 00 Employment Type Part Time Job Summary Job Summary

Mercy High School Job Description Job Title: Director of Finance Department: Leadership Team Reports to: Head of School FLSA Status: Part-time, exempt Updated: December 2025 Summary: Within the context of the tradition and charism of the Sisters of Mercy, supportive of the Mission and Values of Mercy High School and Catholic Church teachings and doctrine, the Director of Finance reports to the Head of School and is responsible for the overall financial health of the school by overseeing and implementing the financial functions and needs of the school. The Director of Finance of School is a member of the Leadership Team and works directly and collaboratively with members of this team. The Director of Finance oversees the Finance Committee, Investment Committee, and Financial Assistance Committee. The Director of Finance works up to 30 hours a week with days and hours to be agreed upon at hiring. Qualifications: The Director of Finance must possess the ability to perform as part of a team and have excellent interpersonal skills; have excellent mathematical and written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of audiences; needs strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines; meet challenges with a sense of humor and a “can do it” attitude. The ideal candidate should have the following: ? Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required, CPA or MBA a plus ? Significant senior financial management experience, ideally in a school, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization. ? Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, investment management, and GAAP accounting. ? Experience with tuition management, tuition assistance programs, and nonprofit fundraising financial practices preferred. ? Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and manage staff. ? Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. ? Hi

Requirements / Qualifications

Must have advanced Excel knowledge, as well as well as be proficient in MS Office and Google Suites High level of knowledge of accounting software, familiarity with Quickbooks helpful Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop or kneel. The employee may be asked occasionally to travel from the Russell Hall to the main school building which is uphill going; downhill returning. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must have advanced Excel knowledge, as well as well as be proficient in MS Office and Google Suites High level of knowledge of accounting software, familiarity with Quickbooks helpful Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop or kneel. The employee may be asked occasionally to travel from the Russell Hall to the main school building which is uphill going; downhill returning. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Comments and Other Information Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions while walking from the main building to Russell Hall located down the hill. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Salary Salary is commensurate with experience of the applicant. (Range up to 30 hours/ week $90,000-115,000) STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION All school staff of Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin and will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories. (Administrative Handbook #4111.4) Send resume and cover letter to: Lynn Beal, Executive Assistant to the Head of School, at lbeal@mercyhsb.com. Please include subject line “Director of Finance” Comments and Other Information
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions while walking from the main building to Russell Hall located down the hill. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Salary Salary is commensurate with experience of the applicant. (Range up to 30 hours/ week $90,000-115,000) STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION All school staff of Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of San Francisco shall be employed without regard to race, color, sex, ethnic or national origin and will consider for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories. (Administrative Handbook #4111.4) Send resume and cover letter to: Lynn Beal, Executive Assistant to the Head of School, at lbeal@mercyhsb.com. Please include subject line “Director of Finance” CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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