Chief Financial Officer

Located in central Maine, Kents Hill School is an independent, coeducational boarding and day school grades 9-PG attracting 220 students from Maine, the United States, and around the world. The school emphasizes community, character, and resilience, providing a rigorous and forward-looking academy experience designed to prepare students for a future we cannot yet fully imagine. Its programs include the Akin Learning Center for academic support and diverse extracurricular activities, such as robotics, music and performing arts, and outdoor activities, set on a beautiful 400-acre campus.

As the school enters its third century under the leadership of Head of School Dr. Molly T. Mac Kean, it remains deeply committed to helping students discover their truest selves and unlock their fullest potential within a community that values them not just as learners, but as people. The school recognizes and activates student potential through the five recently reaffirmed community values of curiosity, care, integrity, responsibility, and courage.

The school’s aim is not only individual, but to continue to shape what it means to live, learn, and lead in Maine - where curiosity meets character, and education is deeply connected to place.

Kents Hill School is seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide financial expertise, operational excellence, and a forward-thinking approach to the overall administration of the school. The CFO will play an entrepreneurial role in shaping the future of the school by ensuring that the financial infrastructure and resources are in place to execute on the institution’s priorities, and sustain the transformative educational experience that Kents Hill is known for.

This role requires a leader who can exercise judgment to align financial strategies with the school’s core values and mission.

The CFO works directly with the Head of School, the school’s strategic leadership team, the Business Office team, and the Finance, Investment, and Facilities Committee of the Board of Trustees to achieve financial and operational objectives. The CFO builds strong relationships, anticipates needs, and drives decision-making across the organization.

Engaging across all of the School's essential activities, this person directly manages a small team of individuals who execute the accounting and finance functions. The CFO retains responsibility for legal affairs, compliance, and risk management.

In support of the governance and fiduciary responsibilities of the Kents Hill School Board of Trustees, the CFO provides timely and accurate analysis and reporting as well as financial forecasts. This person serves as a staff liaison to several highly engaged Board committees. The CFO works directly with the Head of School and Controller to craft and execute the school’s operating budget and strategic financial planning.

The CFO provides the Head of School with direct support in envisioning and executing on the organizational structure, administrative tools and systems, business decision-making, and other strategic priorities.

fiscal management & accounting

• Manage the school's financial resources in partnership with the Head of School.

• Supervise Business Office personnel and oversee the full spectrum of accounting functions, ensuring smooth, accurate, and efficient operations.

• In collaboration with the Controller, lead the development, refinement, and implementation of the annual operating budget, gathering input from all relevant stakeholders.

• Prepare long-term financial forecasts and projections, including maintaining the school’s financial model to provide actionable financial insights to the Head of

• School and Board of Trustees in evaluating and supporting strategic initiatives.

• Coordinate with the Chief Advancement Officer and Dean of Enrollment Management to establish and regularly assess fundraising and enrollment revenue goals.

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for internal and external stakeholders.

• Serve as the staff liaison to the school’s investment fund manager and the Finance,…