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Lake Forest College (LFC) welcomes applications and nominations for the Vice President of Finance (VPF), who will provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for a broad portfolio of functions including finance, budget, business operations, investments, treasury, real estate, safety and risk management, facilities, human resources, and Title IX. Reporting to the President, the VPF works closely with the College’s senior leadership team and partners specifically with Human Resources to ensure compliance with relevant College policies and government regulations, labor-related financial matters, and risk management. The VPF also provides leadership for both the budget and the compensation and benefits employee committees.

Founded in 1857 and about 30 miles from Chicago, LFC is a selective, highly ranked private liberal arts college serving about 1,850 students. Their prime location offers students the opportunity to link their liberal arts education with Chicago-area internships, class trips to the city, and a residential program in the Chicago Loop.

The anticipated salary range for the VPF is $190-220,000. You can find more information about Lake Forest College, the Vice President of Finance position, and a full institutional profile including required and preferred qualifications at academicsearch.org/LakeForestVPF.

Applications should consist of three separate PDF documents: 1) A letter of interest addressing the key responsibilities and qualifications of the Vice President of Finance as outlined in the profile; 2) a current full CV/resume; and 3) a list of five professional references with contact information and a brief description explaining the working relationship of each to the applicant. References will not be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. Nominations and applications should be submitted to LakeForestVPF@academicsearch.org. Although the position will remain open until filled, to ensure full consideration by the Search Committee, applications should be received by August 7, 2025. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting: Dr. Eric Richtmyer, Senior Consultant, Eric.Richtmyer@academicsearch.org. 

Lake Forest College embraces diversity and encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. For more information about Lake Forest College, visit www.lakeforest.edu.