JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Title: Director of Finance Reports To:
President FLSA Status: Exempt Annual Contract: Full-time 40 hours per
week, 52 Weeks per Year Salary Pay Range: \$80,000 - \$100,000 -
Dependent upon qualifications Posting Date: March 02, 2026 Application
Deadline: March 16, 2026, or until filled Start Date: As soon as
possible In-Person - Not Remote General Position Summary: Lac Courte
Oreilles Ojibwe University seeks a visionary, ethical, and strategic
leader to serve as Director of Finance. Reporting to the President, the
Director of Finance is responsible for maintaining the financial
integrity of the University in support of its vision and academic
mission. The Director of Finance serves as a member of the President\'s
Executive Council and provides \"hands-on\" leadership for the
management of financial and business affairs. This position includes
overall administration of the budget process in conformity with the
University strategic plan: maintenance of internal accounting controls;
development of financial policies and procedures; procurement of goods
and services; management and administration of long-term debt including
bonds; and restructuring the institutions financial and accounting
systems. With a total current staff of three in the Business Office. The
Director of Finance will directly supervise the Lead Accountant, Staff
Accountant, and Grants Compliance Administrator. The Director of Finance
will interface and present regularly to the University leadership and
the Board of Regents. As the key financial leader advising the President
and Board of Regents, the Director of Finance will provide collaborative
and critical insight and analyses to support strategic planning, goal
setting and key policy decision making. Key Responsibilities: Key
Responsibilities for this role include oversight and administration of
all financial operations on campus, including hands-on detailed
assessment, development and integration of systems, and thorough
accounting and financial reporting. The Director of Finance will also
represent the University in off campus community and local business
circles. Develop and administer University policies related to business
and analyze and recommend changes in fiscal policies related to
correlated fields Coordinate preparation and administration of the
University budget. Monitor the annual operating budget. Provide
leadership to the campus budgeting and planning process Participate in
general strategic and administrative planning as a member of the
President\'s Executive Council Provide accountability to the President
and Board of Regents Provide analysis and interpretation of the
University fiscal and business affairs for the President and other
officers of the University Supervise the operation and personnel of the
Business Office Manage accounting and other financial services including
general ledger, financial reporting, accounts receivable and payable,
cashiering, loan collections, investment accounting, fixed asset
accounting, travel, credit card purchases, etc Manage the purchasing
function and procurement of goods and services Work with independent
accountants in preparation of the annual audit Manage banking
relationships regarding short-term borrowing and other banking services
not related to long-term debt financing Reportability: Reports to the
University President Supervision: Lead Accountant Staff Accountant
Grants Compliance Administrator ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: The ideal
candidate will be strategic and results driven, with strong \"hands-on\"
and \"go getter\" leadership skills. As a seasoned financial leader of
integrity, it is necessary that the Director of Finance must possess the
following: Impeccable verbal and written communication skills Strong
relationship building capabilities An entrepreneurial approach to seeing
and analyzing financial opportunities Flexibility and adaptability to
shifting priorities or needs Impactful and influential decision-making
abilities The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills
and the ability to interact in a collegial manner with faculty, staff
and students. The Director of Finance will be a forward-thinking
executive with strong business acumen, good judgment and attention to
detail with the ability to grow along with the University. The ideal
candidate will be a professional who embraces a team environment, serves
as a resource for many individuals and groups within the institution,
and works with colleagues in a spirit of partnership, collaboration, and
fiscal responsibility. The Director of Finance will demonstrate the
ability to lead and mentor a team, build trust, and possess skills to
create and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of
internal and external constituents. In addition to the outstanding
leadership and strategic planning skills, the Director of Finance should
expertise in the following: Ability to initiate change with an inclusive
style that fosters team building Demonstrate success in planning,
managing, and using resources Provide evidence of an entrepreneurial
organization with an eye to new opportunities and emerging challenges
Have broad experience in managing finance (accounting, budgeting,
control, and reporting) for a complex organization, preferably in higher
education Have an in-depth understanding of strategic financial analysis
and best business practices Possess knowledge and in-depth experience
with not-for-profit accounting Prove ability to create and develop
multi-year financial models and forecasts Significant understanding of
federal and state compliance and other regulatory issues and enforcement
requirements Knowledge and experience planning and supporting capital
project development, facilities, maintenance, and purchasing departments
Ability to incorporate strategic goals into a coherent financial plan
Knowledge of the current issues and unique financial challenges facing
higher education institutions Knowledge of building and technology
systems ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: Application Process:
Application Deadline: March 16, 2026, or until filled Please submit
either hard or electronic copy of a cover letter, an updated resume,
unofficial transcripts, and a completed LCO Ojibwe University job
application (available online at www.lco.edu/hr) to the address directly
below. All materials should be submitted in a single packet. Only
applications containing all the items noted above, fully completed, will
be considered. Hand-delivered application packages will be accepted at
the University until 4:30 pm on the deadline date; mailed applications
must be received by the deadline date and emailed application packages
must be received by 11:59 pm on the deadline date. Human Resources Lac
Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University 13466 W Trepania Road Hayward, WI
54843 Phone: 715-634-4790 Fax: 715-634-5049 Email hr@lco.edu All
materials submitted will become property of the University and will be
retained for one (1) year from the application deadline. Lac Courte
Oreilles Ojibwe University encourages applications from all peoples and
sources; however, we follow an Indian preference policy when hiring.
\"The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University mission is to provide
Anishinaabe communities with post-secondary and continuing education
while advancing the language, culture, and history of the Ojibwe.\" This
job is with a Native American tribal business or is located on tribally
owned lands. Laws governing employment may differ from the State of
Wisconsin\'s. You may wish to discuss this with the employer before
accepting the position.
