Vice President for Finance & Administration Greater Rogers, AR Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President for Finance and Administration to serve as the institution’s senior financial officer and Controller of record. The role will lead budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, bursar and student account operations, accounts payable, and contract management while building the finance function for a developing higher education institution. Responsibilities include establishing financial controls and processes, managing audits and compliance reporting, overseeing budget development and analysis, and advising senior leadership on financial strategy. The Vice President will also design interoperable finance systems and AI-enabled workflows, coordinate with shared-services teams, and build and lead a high-performing finance team. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and a CPA or equivalent professional designation; a relevant graduate degree is preferred. The role requires 12–15 or more years of progressive financial management experience, including at least five years in a Controller or comparable leadership role, and 8–10 or more years leading and developing teams. Applicants should bring experience with institutional budgeting, financial statements, audits, nonprofit GAAP, fund accounting, internal controls, and shared-services arrangements. Higher education finance, student accounts, financial systems, and federal aid or grant compliance experience are preferred. Strong communication, sound judgment, adaptability, and the ability to apply AI and automation to finance workflows are essential.

Hiring Company

Art and Wellness Enterprises