Vice Chancellor of Finance

Knowledge Services is actively seeking a Vice Chancellor of Finance for our client in Kokomo, IN.  This is a full time, direct hire opportunity and will work 100% onsite Monday through Friday in Kokomo.

Fantastic Company Benefits!

• You will receive a competitive salary with top benefit packages!

• Extensive vacation time, paid holidays, and winter recess

• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits

• 10% Retirement Plan company match

• Free Tuition and student loan forgiveness options

• Professional development is a priority where you'll experience paid conferences, seminars, and meetings to further grow your knowledge and skill set. 

Vice Chancellor of Finance Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and direction to multiple and diverse functional areas of the Kokomo service area. This position provides administrative oversight to the finance department and budget management for the service areas, as well as the integrity of all financial records and fiscal compliance relevant to policies and procedures.

• Provides supervision and leadership to the Business Office at the Kokomo location.
• Directs all financial and accounting activities per guidelines set forth by the Chief Financial Officer, Chancellor, and other regulatory agencies.
• Plans, prepares and administers annual operating, capital, utilities, and lease budgets.
• Directs the collection, safeguarding, accounting, and distribution of all funds.
• Develops and administers all service area policies to ensure compliance with policies and practices.
• Provides, prepares, and/or supervises monthly and annual financial reports, analysis and interpretation.
• Prepares monthly financial reports for the Board of Trustees and reports the status of finances and budgets to the Board of Trustees upon request.
• Monitors departmental expenditures to ensure budgetary control.
• Employs, trains, evaluates, and facilitates corrective action, as required, of business office and facilities personnel.
• Responsible for, accounts receivables and fixed asset management.
• Oversees procurement processes per the purchasing policy.
• Provides financial data to support applications for state and federal funds.
• Oversees third-party contracts/grants from governmental agencies in conjunction with System Office Sponsored Program Accounting Staff.
• Serves as liaison with bookstore manager on matters relating to the contractual provisions of bookstore services provided by the private bookstore manager.
• Plans and manages vending services.
• Serves on the Administrative Cabinet, Resource Allocation Committee, and other statewide and service areas committees as needed.
• Assures assessment of functional area needs, investigates and develops alternative strategies, establishes priorities and goals, recommends implementation activities, and evaluates progress.
• Determines staffing needs and assures training, development, and evaluation of administrative and support staff necessary for the efficient operation of each functional area.
• Assures compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Facilitates continuous improvement and effective change management.
• Manages and coordinates special projects as assigned by the Chancellor.
• Demonstrates strong customer service and/or student advocacy through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving, and desire to identify and support student success.
• Promotes an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.

Vice Chancellor of Finance Requirements:

• Must have at least 5 years of related finance experience

• Must have at least 5 years of supervisory experience of direct reports

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree, CPA, CMA, or other related certifications

• Candidates should demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills

• Candidates should be able to adapt communication styles to suit different audiences

• Candidates should exhibit attention to detail

• Candidates should be able to develop accurate written materials

Knowledge Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.