Vice President for Finance & Administration

at Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas, United States

Job Description

• 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 the College’s cash flow, investments, debt, and reserves, and ensure 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 and 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.

• Business Office/Accounting
• Financial Aid
• Facilities & Maintenance
• Campus Security
• Information Technology
• Athletics
• Auxiliary Services

• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or 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 (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) 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 boards, auditors, and financial institutions.
• Commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and integrity.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent.
• Experience with community college finance and operations, including state funding models and higher education regulatory compliance.
• Experience utilizing Ellucian ERP systems such as Colleague and Banner
• Experience managing information systems, facilities, and auxiliary enterprises.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Independence Community College (ICC) is a two-year educational institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.  It was established in 1925 as grades 13 and 14 of the Independence public school system.  In 1967, Independence Community College legally separated from the school district.  Construction of the new community college on a 68 acre campus, formerly the Independence Country Club, began in 1969. Classes at the new site began in September 1970.  ICC campus is now home to the Academic Building, Fine Arts Building, Student Union, Cessna Learning Center, Field House, Administration Building, William Inge Center for the Arts, fitness center, athletic practice fields, disc golf course, 96-bed multi-structure living complex, and a 200 bed residence hall.

By renovating a donated building, in 2010, we expanded our college to include ICC West (2615 West Main Street).  This campus is located on the west side of Independence and is home to our technical programs:  Allied Health, Cosmetology, and GED/ABE.  Additional renovations were completed in 2012 to accomodate our newest program, Veterinary Technology.  This state-of-the-art facility includes animal wards, a classroom, lab, surgery, pharmacy, prep room, small animal treatment, food prep, grooming, and radiology. 

ICC also maintains presence downtown through the ICC Foundation office and by partnering with the Independence Business Resource Center.

Currently, our educational and support programming includes 35 programs of study for Associates of Arts and/or Science degrees, 11 programs of study for Certificate completion,  Student Support Services, Upward Bound, men's and women's athletic programs, and a variety of campus organizations and activities.

Independence Community College serves the best interests of students and the community by providing academic excellence while promoting cultural enrichment and economic development.

To be a community college that provides an exceptional educational experience by cultivating intellect, encouraging creativity, and enhancing character in a student and community centered environment.

• Integrity: ICC holds its employees and students accountable to be honest, ethical, and transparent.
• Excellence: ICC demonstrates continuous quality improvement in academics and services offered to students and other stakeholders.
• Responsiveness: ICC looks to the future by responding to the emerging needs of its stakeholders.
• Diversity/Enrichment: ICC provides an environment that values uniqueness while promoting personal growth through creativity and innovation.
• Commitment: ICC commits to making decisions that best serve its students and community.