CFO & Vice President of Finance and Operations - Fort Scott Community College

CFO & Vice President of Finance and Operations - Fort Scott Community College

ID

102177

Application Deadline

10 / 8 / 2025

Category

Accounting / Finance

Company

Fort Scott Community College

Job Locations

US-KS-Fort Scott

At a glance

Fort Scott is hiring a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the leadership team of the longest continuously running community college in Kansas.

This high-impact, high-autonomy role reports directly to the President and offers wide responsibilities, stability, and the chance to make a lasting difference. You'll work on a picturesque campus in a historic town with proximity to major cities and resort areas - all while shaping the financial strategy that influences students' lives and futures.

In this role, you'll :

• Oversee all financial operations, including budget development, compliance, reporting, and procurement
• Manage a $15 million operating budget with a focus on long-term stability and growth
• Provide strategic leadership with high visibility across the institution
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and Board of Trustees, helping drive the college's mission forward

This position is based on campus in Fort Scott, Kansas.

Description : What you'll be doing

Another Source's client, Fort Scott Community College, is recruiting a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), VP of Finance and Operations to join their team in Fort Scott, Kansas. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a mission-driven financial professional to shape the future of a historic institution .

Here's a little about Fort Scott Community College and the position they are recruiting for :

Fort Scott Community College is the oldest community college in Kansas and remains deeply committed to student success, fiscal responsibility, and community engagement. As the CFO, you'll be a key leader overseeing all financial operations for the college - including budget development, compliance, reporting, procurement, and supervision of the business office. This is a strategic role with high visibility and direct impact on the institution's stability and growth.

If you're a collaborative, solutions-oriented financial leader with experience in higher education or nonprofit settings, this is a mission-driven environment where you can make a tangible difference.

What's in it for you :

Fort Scott Community College offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and more.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $ 85,000 - $ 105,000 .

A bit more about the role :

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Chief Financial Officer & VP of Finance and Operations is responsible for the college's fiscal affairs and financial strategy. This includes direct oversight of the business office and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal statutes and regulations. The CFO will serve as a key advisor to the President and Administrative Council on the institution's financial health and will also play a vital role in grant reporting, insurance management, and contract negotiations.

Key Responsibilities :