Vice President of Finance and Administration​/Director of Finance

Job Description:

Kansas Health Science University (KHSU)-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (KansasCOM) is seeking an experienced and collaborative financial leader to support the University’s continued growth, financial sustainability, and strategic priorities. KHSU is considering candidates for either the Vice President of Finance and Administration or Director of Finance position. The final title, scope of responsibilities, and compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, professional experience, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and the University’s organizational needs.

This flexible recruitment approach allows KHSU to consider experienced financial professionals with strong technical and operational expertise, as well as senior executives with broader institutional leadership experience. Both positions report directly to the President/Chief Executive Officer, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the System Chief Financial Officer, and work collaboratively with colleagues throughout The Community Solution Education System. The successful candidate will play a critical role in financial planning, institutional decision-making, and supporting the University’s academic mission.

Lead annual budgeting, multiyear forecasting, financial analysis, and institutional financial planning. Develop financial models, projections, and business cases to support academic programs, staffing, facilities, grants, partnerships, and strategic initiatives. Monitor financial performance, analyze budget variances, and recommend appropriate actions. Provide timely financial information and recommendations to University leadership, budget owners, and the Board, as appropriate. Support institutional financial sustainability and responsible resource allocation.

Serve as a key liaison to System Financial Affairs, including accounting, accounts payable, payroll, treasury, financial reporting, and financial systems. Coordinate financial policies, internal controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance. Support financial approval processes, contract administration, insurance matters, and institutional risk management. Collaborate with System Legal Affairs, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and other shared-service departments.

Support institutional and programmatic accreditation through financial planning, documentation, and reporting. Coordinate the financial aspects of grants and sponsored programs with System partners. Collaborate with University leadership on new initiatives, operational improvements, and financial decision‑making. Support financial evaluations of external funding opportunities and institutional partnerships.

Candidates selected at the Vice President level will serve as a senior executive leader and strategic advisor to the President, providing comprehensive financial and administrative leadership.

Additional responsibilities include:

Serve as the University’s highest‑ranking campus financial officer and a key member of executive leadership. Advise the President on financial strategy, institutional operations, resource allocation, organizational effectiveness, and administrative risk. Provide executive oversight of human resources, facilities, real estate, campus security, and audio/visual technology. Lead institutional capital planning, infrastructure priorities, and administrative improvement initiatives. Collaborate with campus and System HR on workforce planning, talent strategy, compensation planning, and…