Vice President for Finance and Administration

Lewis-Clark State College invites applications for the position of Vice President for Finance and Administration/Bursar

Salary based on experience and qualifications: $130,000 – $150,000

Degree Requirement: Advanced/graduate degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting or closely related field.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced/graduate degree in Business Administration, Management, Accounting or closely related field
• Minimum 5 years accounting and/or financial management experience.
• Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles regarding public higher education GAAP.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree e.g., PhD, EdD, JD.
• Higher education finance/administration experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with state politics and oversight of public higher education.
• Experience with capital projects and new construction oversight.
• Legal training and/or experience with legal compliance.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Finance and Administration VPFA serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the College, providing leadership and direction relative to financial strategies, forecasting and business operations.

In addition to the strategic components, the VPFA is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures in finance and operations. Areas of supervisory oversight include accounting, budgeting, cashier’s office, payroll, purchasing, leasing, contracts, and reporting for both audit and accreditation. The VPFA oversees capital projects and provides campus master planning support; and supervises the Physical Plant, Human Resources, Campus Security and Risk Management, the Bookstore and Kinder College campus daycare facility.

As the college’s chief financial and business administration officer, the VPFA advises the President on matters associated with the college’s financial health, trends, costs, and conformity with budgets. The VPFA provides strategic input around capital financing options to support the college’s enrollment goals, growth and long-term health. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, the VPFA is part of the senior leadership team, providing financial planning direction, modeling and expertise, including the tracking of revenue and cost drivers.

The VPFA is the college’s fiscal liaison with the LC State Foundation and represents the college on financial matters related to Idaho’s State Board of Education, Office of the Governor, the Idaho Legislature, and the Idaho Department of Administration. As per Idaho Code and SBOE Policy, the VPFA also serves as the Bursar of the institution.

• Advise the President and Cabinet on financial and budgetary matters, and participate in the development and implementation of strategic long-term plans.
• Provide financial stewardship, vision and innovation to direct the development and management of the college budget, ensuring that resources are aligned and allocated to support the College’s Strategic Plan and Mission.
  a. Develop and administer the operating budget; analyze, forecast and evaluate spending levels relative to projected available resources; develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures for preparation and review of financial statements and internal controls;
  b. Provide signatory authority for the College on contracts, financial documents and memoranda of understandings/agreements related to business administration and finance;
  c. Direct the preparation of financial statements and tax returns.
• Oversee and help ensure institutional compliance with laws, rules and regulations.
• Support and provide leadership associated with campus initiatives and areas of responsibility, including annual assessment and budget processes and reports.
• Perform related duties as needed and assigned.

Application Procedure: Please upload the following documents

• Letter of Intent
• Resume or Vitae
• References 3
• Unofficial Transcripts official transcripts required upon hire

Position will remain open until filled.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check. LCSC is an EEO/AA/VETS employer.