Job Description
Vice President for Financial and Business
Services
Montgomery College | Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery College seeks an experienced and strategic financial
executive to serve as its next
Vice President for Financial and
Business Services. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for
Administrative and Fiscal Services, this leader will provide
executive oversight of the College’s business and financial
operations and serve as a key advisor to the President, senior
leadership team, and Board of Trustees.
About Montgomery College
Montgomery College is a nationally recognized, multi-campus
community college serving nearly
45,000 students across
campuses in Rockville, Germantown, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, and
the East County Education Center. As a Minority Serving
Institution, Hispanic Serving Institution, and AANAPISI
institution, Montgomery College is committed to student success,
equity, innovation, and community impact.
Why Join Montgomery College?
This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the financial
future of one of the nation’s leading community colleges, shaping
strategy, operational excellence, and sustainable growth while
advancing a mission dedicated to transforming lives and
strengthening communities
The Vice President for Financial and Business Services search
prospectus and leadership profile can be found at: Search Prospectus
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the College’s financial and business operations, ensuring
fiscal sustainability, operational effectiveness, and alignment
with institutional priorities.
Oversee accounting, financial reporting, treasury, investments,
grants accounting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable,
student billing, cash management, forecasting, audits, and related
financial systems.
Advise executive leadership and the Board on financial
strategy, risk management, compliance, business operations, and
long-range planning.
Strengthen internal controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and
lead audit preparation and resolution efforts.
Drive process improvement, financial systems optimization, and
service excellence across a large, multi-campus institution.
Build strong partnerships with internal and external
stakeholders, including government agencies, funding partners,
auditors, and community organizations.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be:
- A strategic, forward-thinking financial leader with strong
operational expertise.
- Skilled in financial planning, risk assessment, compliance, and
organizational improvement.
- Collaborative, transparent, and service-oriented, with
excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Committed to accountability, innovation, continuous
improvement, and stewardship of public resources.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business, accounting, finance, economics,
public administration, higher education administration, or a
related field.
- The equivalent combination of education, training,
certification and/or experience that provides the required
knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the
job may be considered
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial and
budget leadership.
- Extensive expertise in accounting, public finance, auditing,
compliance, budgeting, investments, and financial controls.
- Demonstrated success leading complex financial operations,
enterprise financial systems, audits, and institution-wide business
services.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and
communication skills.
- Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the
United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education, government, or other highly
regulated public-sector environments.
- Senior-level business, finance, or administrative leadership
experience in a large, multi-campus organization.
- Experience advising executive leadership teams and governing
boards.
- Experience with business transformation, ERP implementations,
and Workday.
Hiring Range: $155,222 - $213,445 annually. Initial salary
placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of
the range and is based on relevant candidate experience and
internal equity. The maximum salary for this position is
$271,668 annually.
Application Process
According to the College’s policy and search committee affirmation,
all information from and about candidates will be kept in strict
confidence.
The position will remain open until filled.
Apply online: Click Here to apply
Applications should consist of the following:
- A resume/curriculum vitae
- A cover letter is preferred.
- For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your
education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized
evaluation service, must be included in your application.
Montgomery College is committed to fostering a welcoming and
inclusive learning and working environment and to supporting the
success of our diverse student community.
For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education
equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation
service, must be included in your application.
As a condition of employment, the following are required at the
time of hire:
- Successful completion of a background check and degree
verification (if applicable).
- Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan
(Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position).
If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement
System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System
plan at Montgomery College and may have earn ings restrictions,
per state law.
Our
benefits package includes: generous paid
vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal
benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational
assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness
programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the
job application or interview process, please contact Human
Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or
HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu . We require at least two
weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested
accommodation.
Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to
promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty,
and staff.
Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free
workplace.
Closing DateOpen Until Filled
