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DEAN OF FINANCE

Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026

Title: Dean of Finance

Bargaining Unit/Salary Level:

Level VII, Confidential Employee

Salary range is commensurate with the Agreement with the MCCS Trustees. The budgeted salary range is $76,921.00 to $93,203.00.

 

Responsibilities:

The Dean of Finance serves as the chief financial officer for the College, working closely with the President and Senior Leadership Team to ensure sound and reliable financial practices and procedures. The Dean is responsible for the integrity, reliability and compliance of all College finances and provide strategic direction for the College.

Duties and responsibilities include:

  • financial management of the College, including day-to-day financial operations, analysis, projections and financial reporting,
  • coordinating capital project accounting and oversees deferred maintenance needs and projects
  • provides grant management, budget preparation and variance reporting,
  • provides financial support to the KVCC Foundation and attends regular meetings with the Board of Trustees
  • coordinates auxiliary services including: the Bookstore, Cafe, Lodging and the Farm
  • serves as a member of the Emergency Response Team and Senior Leadership Team
  • financial planning and reporting, operating and capital budgets, interim and annual financial statements, monthly budgets and variance reports to stakeholders, connection with Risk Management vendors for goods and services, and Bureau of General Services
  • planning and implementation of budget process and communication to campus community
  • implementation of all MCCS policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

BS in Accounting with 5 years of accounting experience

Additional qualifications:

  • 5 years of experience in accounting
  • 3 years' experience in higher education
  • Supervisory experience
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Excellent commination skills, written and oral
  • Strong organizational skills and computer skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • An MBA or an MS in Accounting is preferred
  • 5 years of experience in accounting
  • 3 years' experience in higher education

 

Why work for the Maine Community College System? Benefits may include:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Savings
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Statewide Locations
  • Tuition Waivers
  • Training
  • 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant

Kennebec Valley Community College 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 accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact Jennifer Baker, HR Manager at jbaker@mainecc.edu

Salary : $76,921 - $93,203

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