Vice President of Finance & Administration
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater Wichita, KS Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking a financial leader for either a Vice President of Finance and Administration or Director of Finance role, with the level determined by the candidate’s experience and organizational needs. Both roles lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting; support resource allocation and institutional decision-making; and coordinate financial operations, controls, audits, compliance, grants, and accreditation-related financial work. At the Vice President level, the role also provides executive financial and administrative leadership, advises senior leadership, and oversees functions such as human resources, facilities, security, and institutional risk. At the Director level, the focus is on managing campus budgeting and reporting, coordinating day-to-day financial processes, and advising departments and budget owners. Director candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, and at least seven years of progressively responsible finance experience. Vice President candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least ten years of progressively responsible experience, and five or more years in senior leadership. Both levels require strong financial planning, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills; Vice President candidates should also demonstrate executive leadership, strategic judgment, and experience with controls, audits, risk, contracts, and compliance. A relevant master’s degree, CPA or other professional credential, and experience in higher education, health sciences, nonprofit organizations, grants, accreditation, or shared services are preferred.
Functions:
- Finance
- Operations
About the Company
Organization providing educational institutions with integrated software systems
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Age
employees
51-200