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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: 

  • Prepare and coordinate all budgetary and financial procedures 
  • Monitor the college’s financial position and provide updates to leadership 
  • Oversee business office operations 
  • Manage competitive procurement processes 
  • Coordinate budget reporting for grants and other key areas 
  • Oversee liability insurance programs 
  • Serve on the Board/Administration negotiating team 
  • Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred 
  • Significant experience with computerized financial systems, ideally in a community college setting 
  • Strong management, organizational, and communication skills 
  • Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the public 

Another Source works with their clients on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us. 

 

 

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