Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Director of Finance

St. John’s Episcopal School is in the search for a Director of Finance. Please click to view the full position description or to nominate/apply.

Established in 1988 and grounded in the rich history of diversity and excellence in Episcopal education, St. John’s fosters every child’s full intellectual, physical and spiritual development in a nurturing learning environment through programs built on a balance of tradition and innovation. The school is located in Rancho Santa Margarita about 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles . St. John’s serves 480 students annually along with their families, and has a balanced budget of about $9M that generates a modest surplus, with 100 faculty and staff.

Reporting to the Head of School, the Director of Finance is responsible for all future planning and day-to-day functioning of the organization, including planning & budgeting, accounting & bookkeeping, reporting & controls, contracting & legal, payroll processing and project accounting. A desire to be associated with an organization centered in faith is important, and some experience with the financial oversight and management practices of a church would be advantageous. The Director of Finance position requires a hands-on individual with strong business acumen who will personally grapple with and resolve issues in real time while being both transparent and sensitive to oversight dynamics.

We appreciate you sharing the position description with your network, and also any nominations you might have.

For additional information or to apply, please contact Mark Oppenheim or Kevin Redick at info[at]moppenheim[dot]com