South Dakota Board of Regents · 23 hours ago
VP of Finance & Administration
Aberdeen, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expNorthern State University, a student-centered university committed to academic excellence and fiscal responsibility, invites applications for the position of Vice President for Finance and Administration. The VPFA serves as the institution’s chief financial and administrative officer, providing strategic leadership and oversight of the university’s financial resources and administrative operations.
EducationGovernmentHigher EducationLegal
No H1B
Responsibilities
Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Accounting, payroll, procurement, contracts, and internal controls
Human resources and payroll
Facilities management, capital planning, and campus operations
Risk management, insurance, and compliance
Dining services and the campus bookstore
Debt management and cash flow oversight
Board reporting and collaboration with internal auditors, regulators, and financial partners
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, management, business administration, public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required
A minimum of five years of successful and progressive senior administrative leadership in finance and administration
This position requires travel, overnight stays, and a valid driver's license
Preferred
A master's degree OR CPA is preferred
Experience in higher education is preferred
Strong knowledge of financial management principles and practices
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly and effectively
Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, identify issues, and develop solutions
Demonstrated ability to be a part of a senior leadership team committed to advancing the institutional mission and strategic plan
Strong leadership, collaboration, and team management skills
High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
Company
South Dakota Board of Regents
South Dakota Board of Regents is a legal authority to govern the system of public higher education.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nathan Lukkes
Executive Director & CEO
Chris Kolsrud
Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
2025-04-22
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