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Chief Financial Officer

The Maine Community College System (MCCS) is looking for a full-time Chief Financial Officer position. This

position oversees and enhances the financial integrity of the MCCS, which includes financial strategic planning,

compliance of financial policies and procedures, capital plans, resource allocations, debt management, cash

flow optimization, financial reporting, investment/endowment oversight, and financial information systems.

The CFO serves as key advisor to the Board of Trustees, MCCS President, System managers, College Presidents,

Foundation leaders, Governor\'s Office, Legislators and State agencies on financial and operational information.

The position is a level 10 Confidential position. MCCS offers a full suite of employee benefits including health,

dental, vision and life insurance, retirement savings, flexible savings accounts, employee assistance program,

tuition waivers, 529 education plan MCCS matching grant and paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

The required minimum qualifications include a masters degree in business or CPA with 5 to 10 years of

relevant work experience. Experience working in higher education is strongly preferred.

The required knowledge, skills, and abilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Experience in a senior financial management role, including supervisory experience.

Ability to develop and implement creative financial management strategies.

Demonstrated leadership ability, team management and interpersonal skills.

Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organizational skills.

Experience working with information technology.

Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including sophisticated fund and grant accounting, compliance and

reporting.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and problem-solving ability.

Knowledge of college and university fund accounting and experience working with public organizations.

For more information about this opportunity and others, please scan the QR code. To apply,

please upload your cover letter, current resume/CV, including names and contact

information for three professional references, and official transcripts when you complete the

online application. Search will remain open until the position is filled.

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MCCS is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We

provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact the MCCS Affirmative Action Office

(207)629-4000. TTY Dial Maine Relay 711.

Date Posted: October 23, 2025

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