College of Lake County · 13 hours ago
Vice President of Business Services & Finance CFO
Grayslake Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$210K/yr - $227K/yr
7+ years expThe College of Lake County (CLC) is seeking a Vice President of Business Services and Finance and Chief Financial Officer to lead its business and operational functions. This executive role involves overseeing finance, budgeting, risk management, and ensuring fiscal sustainability while advancing student access and success for a diverse student body.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Implement the strategic plan using data-informed methods within the parameters of fiscal sustainability and Board policy as a collaborative partner on the College Leadership Team, on the Foundation executive and finance committees and within CLC’s shared governance structure
Serve as Treasurer for the College Board of Trustees and Treasurer and ex-officio member of the Foundation Board of Directors. Provide fiscal analysis, financial statements and monthly reports to the President and the Board
Provide strategic, visionary, emotionally intelligent and transformational leadership to the unit leading to excellence in customer service, operational efficiency and innovative cross-functional practices within the College
Oversee cash management, short-term investments, endowment investments, short-term borrowing, long-term debt, and other treasury functions
Oversee audit, finance, accounting, budget management, risk management, procurement, police, safety, business operations, capital construction projects and sustainability working in partnership and consultation with other units within the College
Lead a transparent, consultative and inclusive budget development process in partnership with the College Leadership Team aligned with the College’s budget and planning framework
Advise the President, the College Leadership Team and the Board on policy, external trends that may impact the College, strategic and operational matters
Oversee all contractual matters, including financing and funding agreements for the institution in partnership with the President
Manage the Business Services and Finance unit in accordance with Board of Trustees’ policies, the College’s values and strategic priorities, and as required by law
Provide leadership in collective bargaining, serving on the negotiations team, and upholding confidentiality in negotiations and collective bargaining matters. Ensure compliance with police and facilities labor union contracts, be responsive to labor concerns, and nurture positive labor relations
Serve as the College liaison with area taxing districts and municipalities, various public agencies, the Capital Development Board and the Illinois Community College Board’s finance and operations divisions
Model the values of excellence, purpose, integrity, compassion, unity and inclusion as an executive leader of the College
Leverage the Employee Success Framework in recruitment, evaluation, succession planning, professional growth, career progression and recognition efforts to retain diverse competent employees at all levels
Leverage the shared governance system for transparency and input on key issues. Provide active executive sponsorship for assigned groups offering guidance and support to ensure progress and adherence to governance processes
Serve on external boards and committees as necessary to advance the College mission, vision and visibility in the county, state and region
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the President
Qualification
Required
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business, finance, administration, management, accounting, or related field
Seven to ten years of successful senior and executive organizational leadership in finance, budget management, operations, compliance, risk management and control
Demonstrated expertise in leading collaborative development and monitoring of a complex budget for a mid-to-large sized organization, which includes but is not limited to, budget and auditing practices, internal controls, financial reporting standards and requirements
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, professionalism and record of integrity and relational leadership
Demonstrated successful experience as well as the knowledge and skills required to lead and manage staff in a large business unit responsible for finance and budget, business operations and capital planning and construction
A proven record of innovative and strategic budgeting and resource development to advance institutional priorities
Commitment to the open access mission of community colleges, student and community-centered holistic supports and creating economic vibrancy for Lake County
Experience in change leadership and project management of organization-wide initiatives
Experience developing external partnerships, agreements or contracts with local and state governments, businesses, educational institutions, workforce, or community organizations
Experience in short and long-term planning, policy development and compliance specific to business and finance
Preferred
Executive leadership at a community college and experience in the role of treasurer are highly preferred
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a shared governance environment
Bi-lingual Spanish
Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health
Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans
Tuition support for employees and qualified family members
Three retirement plans
Disability
Group and supplemental life insurance
Health and dependent care flexible spending account plans
A compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!)
Generous vacation
Sick and personal time off
14 paid holidays each year
Company
College of Lake County
We are a comprehensive community college offering a wide range of academic program choices to meet students' educational needs at different points in their lives.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Appleton, CPA
Vice President for Business Services and Finance / CFO
Dr. Sylvia Johnson Jones
Executive Director-Community and Workforce Partnerships, Career and Job Placement Center
Recent News
Daily Herald
2025-04-01
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