Confidential
Vice President of Finance & Operations
Confidential, Hutchinson, Kansas, United States, 67501
Vice President of Finance & Operations
About the Company
Esteemed higher education institution
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1995
Employees 10,001+
Specialties
higher education
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President of Finance and Operations to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the institution's financial, operational, and facility functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for budgeting, financial planning, fiscal operations, facilities management, financial aid, auxiliary enterprises, risk management, safety and security programs, and capital construction projects. This role is pivotal in advancing the institution's mission, with a focus on strengthening budget planning, resource allocation, and administrative processes to support teaching, learning, student success, and continuous improvement. The Vice President will also be a key member of the Executive Committee, offering critical guidance on financial and facilities-related issues and opportunities.
Applicants for the Vice President of Finance and Operations position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a preference for an advanced degree, and at least 5 years of professional experience. The role requires a leader with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and experience in a collective bargaining environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in public sector accounting, finance, or business management, and experience in higher education, particularly with a public two-year institution. Key qualifications include demonstrated leadership, management, and supervision skills, as well as the ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with the internal and external community. The Vice President must be a trusted advisor, leading with empathy, integrity, and inclusiveness, and modeling ethical decision-making and service to others.
Hiring Manager Title Finance Implementation Lead
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance Operations
About the Company
Esteemed higher education institution
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1995
Employees 10,001+
Specialties
higher education
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President of Finance and Operations to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the institution's financial, operational, and facility functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for budgeting, financial planning, fiscal operations, facilities management, financial aid, auxiliary enterprises, risk management, safety and security programs, and capital construction projects. This role is pivotal in advancing the institution's mission, with a focus on strengthening budget planning, resource allocation, and administrative processes to support teaching, learning, student success, and continuous improvement. The Vice President will also be a key member of the Executive Committee, offering critical guidance on financial and facilities-related issues and opportunities.
Applicants for the Vice President of Finance and Operations position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a preference for an advanced degree, and at least 5 years of professional experience. The role requires a leader with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and experience in a collective bargaining environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in public sector accounting, finance, or business management, and experience in higher education, particularly with a public two-year institution. Key qualifications include demonstrated leadership, management, and supervision skills, as well as the ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with the internal and external community. The Vice President must be a trusted advisor, leading with empathy, integrity, and inclusiveness, and modeling ethical decision-making and service to others.
Hiring Manager Title Finance Implementation Lead
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance Operations