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Executive Director of Finance, Chief Financial Officer - 80064

St. Charles Community College, lake saint louis, mo, United States


Executive Director of Finance, Chief Financial Officer - 80064

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Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two‑year colleges in the state of Missouri. SCC’s service area includes a six‑county region with a population exceeding 540,000. SCC’s main campus, located in Cottleville, has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary design. The college’s Dardenne Creek Campus features the Center for Healthy Living and the Field to Table Institute. Opening Fall 2025, the Innovation West Campus located in Wentzville features the Regional Workforce Innovation Center. With a focus on innovation, St. Charles Community College is a leader in delivering high‑quality education in a state‑of‑the‑art learning environment. The success of SCC is rooted in the mission of serving the community by "focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life‑long learning within a global society."

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Prepares and monitors the annual budget, in collaboration with the Senior Vice President for Administrative Services
  • Prepares financial statements and manages the annual audit, in collaboration with the Senior Vice President for Administrative Services and the Director of Financial Services
  • Oversees the operations and personnel of Financial Services, Food Services and the Campus Store
  • Recommends policies and procedures to the Senior Vice President for Administrative Services, President and Cabinet
  • Manages the College’s debt and investment portfolios, as needed
  • Prepares reports to comply with federal and state requirements
  • Presents information and recommendations to the President, Cabinet, Board of Trustees, college personnel, community members and business leaders
  • Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business, or related field, plus five years’ experience, including supervisory experience in accounting, financial management, financial reporting, cash management and budgeting. Extensive knowledge of the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)/Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Proficient in computer applications, workbooks, and spreadsheets. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or Master’s degree of Business Administration preferred.

Requires regular and predictable attendance.

  • Will be subject to a criminal background check

Reports to the Senior Vice President of Administrative Services.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

  • Executive

Employment type

  • Full‑time

Job function

  • Finance and Sales
  • Higher Education

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