Chief Financial Officer

Santa Margarita Catholic High School in Rancho Santa Margarita CA is accepting applications for a Chief Financial Officer.

Position Title:Chief Financial Officer (Full-time 12-Month)

Job Classification:Exempt

Department:Business Office

Reports To:President

Schedule:Monday Friday occasional weekends and evenings

Pay Range:$135000 - $170000 based on experience education and qualifications

Supervisory Responsibility:Business Office Staff Campus Store Manager

Primary Purpose:The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a member of the schools administrative leadership team working closely with the President to ensure the schools 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 alignment with the schools Catholic identity and the charism ofCaritas Christi the love of Christ the CFO ensures financial stewardship is conducted with integrity transparency and fidelity to the schools mission while maintaining compliance with diocesan policies and reporting requirements.

Essential Functions:

GAAP Accounting

• Engage external audit firm and oversee preparation of the annual financial report
• Supervise the annual audit
• Maintain financial records in accordance with GAAP

Treasury Services

• Maintain banking relationships and ensure Santa Margarita Catholic High School (SMCHS) loan covenants are maintained
• Arrange short- and long-term financing as needed
• Serve as the schools primary check signer

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead development and dissemination of the budget
• Collaborate with the President on master and strategic planning
• Develop and maintain a forward-looking 5-year financial plan aligned with the overall school strategy

Accounting Oversight

• Prepare monthly financial statements and executive reports for the President and Diocese CFO
• Review month-end closing documents to ensure accurate journal entries and timely closing of books
• Supervise Business Office staff including hiring training and performance management
• Oversee and review bi-weekly payroll processing
• Oversee tuition receivables and tuition assistance programs
• Maintain and monitor internal controls

Campus Store

• Supervise the Campus Store Manager to ensure profitable operations
• Assist with purchasing and pricing decisions as needed

Additional Duties

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the President

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• Bachelors 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 such as: MBA (Master of Business Administration) CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
• Demonstrated understanding of the Catholic faith its teachings and values

Physical Requirements:Works extensively in an office environment sitting and standing for long periods of time. Involves repetitive use of computers and telephones and requires the ability to communicate effectively. While performing the duties of this job the employee will also be required to use hands to handle or feel and to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands or arms and occasionally required to walk stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:This position includes benefits as outlined in the SMCHS employee handbook.

To apply please submit anapplication cover letter and resume to by October 13 2025.