Kevin Connaughton CPA-MBA 
Executive Summary
With over 25 years of leadership in the for-profit post-secondary education sector and deep expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), I specialize in guiding organizations through transformative growth, operational optimization, and strategic planning.

My career spans private equity-backed expansion, IPO readiness, and multi-campus launches, with a proven ability to scale infrastructure, navigate regulatory complexity, and drive shareholder value. I bring a systems-driven approach to financial storytelling, translating income statements into actionable KPI’s, aligning teams around performance targets, and tailoring financial guidance to each client’s unique needs.