Chief Financial Officer

Cheverus Catholic SchoolChief Financial OfficerSearch led by IndySchool Consultancy (ISC)About Cheverus Catholic High School is an inclusive Jesuit Catholic college preparatory school serving students in grades nine through twelve in Portland Maine. Founded in 1917 Cheverus is grounded in the Ignatian tradition and committed to forming students to be people for and with others. Guided by its mission the school emphasizes intellectual spiritual physical and personal excellence for the greater glory of God. Cheverus is widely recognized for its rigorous academic program strong co-curricular offerings and deep commitment to service justice and ethical High School seeks an experienced mission-aligned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a senior leader responsible for the financial stewardship operational effectiveness and long-term financial sustainability of the school. Reporting to the President and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team the CFO acts as both a strategic partner and a hands-on leader overseeing the schools financial and business operations. This role offers the opportunity to steward a stable institution while strengthening systems advancing long-range planning and supporting Cheverus Jesuit ResponsibilitiesPartner with the President to develop manage and monitor the annual operating budgetProvide leadership for business operations including budgeting purchasing and financial performance managementLead long-range financial planning and institutional sustainability effortsOversee accounting financial reporting internal controls and audit processesDirect cash management financial analysis and budget-to-actual reporting to support informed decision-makingServe as the primary liaison to banks auditors investment partners and municipal entities including debt compliance and endowment coordinationSupport Board governance by working closely with the Finance Investment and Facilities CommitteesLead capital planning and oversee major facilities and capital improvement projectsPartner with Human Resources on key personnel functions including hiring and benefits administrationOversee tuition billing collection financial aid administration and institutional risk managementIdeal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will:Hold a bachelors degree in finance accounting business administration or a related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferredBring significant senior-level financial leadership experience with demonstrated expertise in budgeting forecasting reporting and complianceHave experience in nonprofit educational independent school Catholic or other mission-driven organizationsDemonstrate strong ethical judgment discretion and sound decision-makingAlign financial strategy with institutional mission and long-term sustainability goalsCommunicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholdersShow a clear commitment to supporting and advancing Cheverus Catholic Jesuit mission and identityApplication Process & TimelineApplication Timeline: OngoingOpportunity Statement: Now: Requested: Cover letter resume or CV and referencesISC Consultants:Chris Brueningsen () Tim Viands ()Candidates are asked not to contact the school directly.

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