VP/Director of Finance

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to provide strategic oversight for a university-based finance function in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone with deep accounting and financial management expertise who can guide an established team, strengthen reporting accuracy, and translate financial results into meaningful insights for leadership. The role is fully onsite and will play an important part in budgeting, forecasting, fiscal-year planning, and overall financial stewardship.Responsibilities:• Lead and support a finance organization by directing key managers and fostering accountability across the broader team structure.• Oversee monthly close activities to ensure financial records are timely, well-supported, and aligned with sound accounting practices.• Review reports and statements for accuracy, consistency, and relevance before presenting information to senior leadership.• Interpret financial results and communicate budget performance, emerging risks, and operational trends to a range of stakeholders.• Partner on the development of annual budgets, forward-looking projections, and fiscal-year planning activities.• Maintain strong internal controls by reinforcing compliance with established financial policies and procedures.• Provide high-level guidance on year-end reporting and help ensure a smooth handoff during the transition period with outgoing leadership.• Support conversations with executives, trustees, auditors, and campus partners by presenting financial information in a clear and practical manner.