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Posted: 04-Jul-25
Location: Benton Harbor, Michigan
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6356688
Executive Director, Finance
Posting Number: 0001004
Reports to:
Chief Financial Officer
Department: Finance
Classification: Exempt
Full or Part-time: Full Time
Job Summary:
Reporting to CFO, position develops plans, goals and objectives for Finance and Purchasing & Risk Management departments to achieve College goals and directives established by CFO. As a member of CFOs Finance Cabinet, position participates in a range of strategic and tactical planning and internal initiatives. Works closely with all members of Presidents Cabinet on a variety of issues. Responsible for oversight of all financial systems and related reporting, and for internal controls. Direct responsibility for Finance and Purchasing & Risk Management departments and operations and indirectly for payroll, accounts payable, non-student billing and receivables, auxiliary accounting, taxation, and grant accounting.
Essential Functions:
1. Leadership - Leads and supervises Director of Finance and Manager of Purchasing & Risk Management. Ensures effective daily operations. Develops long-range operational and organizational goals aligned with college priorities.
2. Accounting, Reporting, Audit - Ensures timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with applicable standards (GAAP, GASB, FASB, MUFR, etc.) Serves as subject matter expert in accounting and reporting requirements and practices. Ensures a clean annual audit.
3. Analysis - Compares financial results to budgets and benchmarks; identifies and communicates issues, trends, and opportunities. Collaboratively formulates corrective action plans, as necessary.
4. Budget Process - Actively participates in development of annual budget in collaboration with CFO and Finance Director.
5. Compliance - Ensures required financial reporting is timely and accurate (e.g., tax returns, IPEDS, HLC, MPDI, debt continuing disclosures and qualifying statements, DOE Title IV, etc.)
6. Cash, Capital Planning - Directly assists CFO with managing liquidity, working capital, banking relationships, debt issuances, investments, financial reserves, and short- and long-term capital planning efforts.
7. Policies & Controls - Creates and implements relevant policies, procedures, and internal controls (application controls, monitoring controls, etc.)
8. Systems, Technologies - Leads/supports improvements to systems, technology tools, and automation efforts to increase transparency, efficiency, accountability, and accuracy.
9. Special Projects, Strategic Initiatives - Leads or contributes to college-wide strategic initiatives and special projects, including feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, and resource planning.
10. Institutional Historian - Ensures that complete, accurate, and well-organized files are maintained and easy to quickly access. Ensure important decisions in assigned areas are documented and maintained.
11. Serve in CFOs Absence - Acts CFOs delegate during absences or as assigned, assuming responsibility for decision-making, approvals, and leadership representation as appropriate.
Other Duties:
1. Other duties as assigned.
Accountabilities:
Job Specifications:
Bachelors degree in accounting required; Masters in accounting or related field preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure or in-progress CPA licensure preferred.
At least 5 years experience in performing accounting and in managing personnel required.
Public accounting experience highly preferred.
Experience in higher education is desired.
Demonstrated expertise in fiscal management, analysis, and accounting standards required. Experience with GAAP and FASB required; experience with GASB, OMB Circulars A-133, A-110, and A-122 desired.
Experience with auditors, regulatory compliance, and budget development required.
Must be highly technologically savvy, with data management and manipulation expertise. Must have working knowledge of an ERP system; Banner ERP preferred.
Required soft skills include collaborative decision making, empowering others to make decisions, remaining calm under pressure, and communicating complicated concepts and data effectively, including presentations to senior leadership.
To provide the best service to our external and internal customers, all positions at Lake Michigan College require regular and predicable on-site attendance as an essential job functions. Under certain circumstances, the College may consider alternative work arrangements and will do so in compliance with and according to the parameters outlined in the Colleges Flexible Scheduling and Remote Work Options policy.
To provide the best service to our external and internal customers, all positions at Lake Michigan College require regular and predicable on-site attendance as an essential job functions. Under certain circumstances, the College may consider alternative work arrangements and will do so in compliance with and according to the parameters outlined in the Colleges Flexible Scheduling and Remote Work Options policy.
Grade:
Salary Range: $89,731 - $116,771
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Be a part of the Red Hawk family and apply today! Benefits start on first day of hire! Extensive paid time off (including Spring Break), College fully pays the in-network health insurance deductible, minimum of 10% employer retirement contribution per payroll, and much more!
https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about.
https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about.
Virtual Campus tour:
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SW Michigan information:
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Official transcripts required upon hire.
Monday-Thursday summer hours apply to this position.
Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Please use a non-mobile device to fill out the application and upload documents. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and sufficient diversity of applicants achieved, those applicants will be passed along to the search committee. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@lakemichigancollege.edu.
Official transcripts required upon hire.
Monday-Thursday summer hours apply to this position.
Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Please use a non-mobile device to fill out the application and upload documents. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and sufficient diversity of applicants achieved, those applicants will be passed along to the search committee. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@lakemichigancollege.edu.
Open Date: 07/03/2025
Closing Date:
To apply, visit https://lmc.simplehire.com/postings/5418
About Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a community college in southwest Michigan. We have three campuses --two of which are located ten minutes from our namesakes breathtaking shoreline.
Like other community colleges, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and even a baccalaureate degree. But what sets us apart from our peers is our seemingly limitless potential and our people - people who care deeply about our regions future and who are committed to student success and exemplary educational programs, strong alignments with both established and emerging industries, and productive partnerships with the communities we serve.
Faculty and staff at LMC enjoy excellent benefits and a supportive and friendly work environment. LMC recently received a Capital Outlay grant from the State of Michigan and a new millage from the southwest Michigan community, so the colleges facilities will be getting innovative, sustainable upgrades in the next few years that will contribute to the comfort, productivity and collaborative environment for all employees.
Living in Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan attracts millions of tourists who come for our beaches, wineries, and nationally acclaimed golf courses. But many who visit, choose to stay for our great schools, low cost of living, and high quality of life.
LMCs main campus is nestled in a watery and wooded wildlife sanctuary, yet its less than a half-days drive from major metro areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Indianapolis.
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About Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a two-year, accredited, nonprofit community college in southwest Michigan. Together we empower people and communities to thrive through education, innovation, and experiences.
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