Independence Community College
Vice President for Finance & Administration
Independence Community College, Independence, Kansas, United States, 67301
Vice President for Finance & Administration
Independence Community College (ICC) invites applications for the Vice President for Finance & Administration (VPFA). The VPFA serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the College and a key member of the Presidential Executive Cabinet, providing strategic leadership, fiscal stewardship, and administrative oversight to ensure long‑term financial sustainability and operational excellence.
Employment Details
Location: Independence, Kansas
Type: Full‑Time | 12‑Month, Exempt
Minimum Salary: $120,000+ (commensurate with education and experience)
Reports To: College President and Board of Trustees
Application Review: Open until filled
Essential Responsibilities
Serve as the College’s Chief Financial Officer, providing leadership in fiscal planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Lead the development and execution of the College’s annual and long‑term financial plans to ensure fiscal sustainability and compliance with Board of Trustees policies.
Oversee all accounting, budgeting, purchasing, investments, and auditing functions, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Manage cash flow, investments, debt, and reserves, and maintain appropriate internal controls and risk management practices.
Prepare and present monthly and annual financial statements, reports, and analyses to the President and Board of Trustees; prepare the annual statutory budget per State of Kansas requirements.
Collaborate with Executive Cabinet members and budget managers to develop and manage budgets aligned with strategic and operational priorities.
Oversee campus facilities, maintenance, and capital projects, including construction, energy management, and physical plant operations.
Provide administrative oversight for the Business Office, Financial Aid, Information Technology, Athletics, Maintenance & Facilities, Campus Security, and Auxiliary Services, ensuring efficient and customer‑focused service delivery.
Advise the President and Executive Cabinet on institutional financial policy, tuition and fee structures, and capital resource allocation.
Serve as liaison to auditors, financial institutions, insurance providers, and state and federal agencies.
Ensure the College maintains compliance with all accreditation, fiscal accountability, and bond covenant requirements.
Participate in strategic planning, policy development, and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
Represent the College in community, governmental, and professional organizations.
Supervisory Responsibility
Business Office/Accounting
Financial Aid
Facilities & Maintenance
Campus Security
Information Technology
Athletics
Auxiliary Services
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative and fiscal management experience, preferably in higher education.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GASB and GAAP standards.
Demonstrated experience in budget development, financial analysis, and capital project planning.
Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple complex projects.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including governing bodies.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Finance and Sales
Higher Education
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Employment Details
Location: Independence, Kansas
Type: Full‑Time | 12‑Month, Exempt
Minimum Salary: $120,000+ (commensurate with education and experience)
Reports To: College President and Board of Trustees
Application Review: Open until filled
Essential Responsibilities
Serve as the College’s Chief Financial Officer, providing leadership in fiscal planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Lead the development and execution of the College’s annual and long‑term financial plans to ensure fiscal sustainability and compliance with Board of Trustees policies.
Oversee all accounting, budgeting, purchasing, investments, and auditing functions, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Manage cash flow, investments, debt, and reserves, and maintain appropriate internal controls and risk management practices.
Prepare and present monthly and annual financial statements, reports, and analyses to the President and Board of Trustees; prepare the annual statutory budget per State of Kansas requirements.
Collaborate with Executive Cabinet members and budget managers to develop and manage budgets aligned with strategic and operational priorities.
Oversee campus facilities, maintenance, and capital projects, including construction, energy management, and physical plant operations.
Provide administrative oversight for the Business Office, Financial Aid, Information Technology, Athletics, Maintenance & Facilities, Campus Security, and Auxiliary Services, ensuring efficient and customer‑focused service delivery.
Advise the President and Executive Cabinet on institutional financial policy, tuition and fee structures, and capital resource allocation.
Serve as liaison to auditors, financial institutions, insurance providers, and state and federal agencies.
Ensure the College maintains compliance with all accreditation, fiscal accountability, and bond covenant requirements.
Participate in strategic planning, policy development, and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
Represent the College in community, governmental, and professional organizations.
Supervisory Responsibility
Business Office/Accounting
Financial Aid
Facilities & Maintenance
Campus Security
Information Technology
Athletics
Auxiliary Services
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative and fiscal management experience, preferably in higher education.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GASB and GAAP standards.
Demonstrated experience in budget development, financial analysis, and capital project planning.
Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple complex projects.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including governing bodies.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Finance and Sales
Higher Education
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