Chief Financial Officer

For more than 160 years, ‘Iolani School has stood among the nation’s most distinguished independent schools, a place where academic excellence, innovation, character, and purpose come together to prepare young people for lives of leadership and service. 

Founded in 1863 by Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV, ‘Iolani School has consistently been ranked as the #1 Private K-12 School in Hawai‘i for the past six years and among the top 2% in the nation by Niche.com. It is also one of the country’s leading Episcopal schools, serving approximately 2,300 students in grades K–12. The school is known for its exceptional faculty, rigorous academics, championship athletics, world-class arts programs, commitment to innovation, and a deeply rooted culture of humility, kindness, and service.

Today, ‘Iolani is exceptionally well positioned to build upon its longstanding tradition of excellence. Supported by outstanding philanthropy, prudent financial stewardship, and visionary leadership, the school continues to invest boldly in transformative educational experiences, remarkable facilities, financial accessibility, faculty excellence, and the long-term sustainability of its mission. 

As the school enters an exciting new chapter under the leadership of Head of School Dr. Melinda Bihn, ‘Iolani seeks an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to join the senior leadership team and help guide one of the nation’s most respected educational institutions through its next era of growth and innovation. 

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a strategic financial leader who is inspired by mission, energized by complexity, and motivated by the opportunity to leave a lasting institutional legacy.

Desired Start Date: January 2027

'Iolani School - Chief Financial Officer