"Vice President of Business & Finance"

Job Details

Missouri Valley College (www.moval.edu) seeks a Vice President of Business & Finance.  The Vice President of Business & Finance serves as the College’s chief financial and business officer and a strategic partner to the President and senior leadership team. This leader provides vision, oversight, and stewardship for all financial operations, supporting Missouri Valley College’s mission, long-term sustainability, and institutional growth. The Vice President ensures sound fiscal management, transparency, and compliance while fostering a culture of accountability and service across administrative functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the President’s Cabinet, contributing to institutional planning, policy development, and strategic decision-making.
• Develop long-term financial models, forecasts, and strategies that promote fiscal health and mission alignment.
• Advise the President and Board of Trustees on financial performance, budget status, risk factors, and major financial decisions.
• Manage external finance relationships, college insurance, and government reporting.

Financial Management

• Lead and oversee all financial functions, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, investments, debt management, and cash flow.
• Develop and manage the College’s annual operating and capital budgets.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial statements and reports.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation requirements.
• Provide oversight of audits and serve as liaison with external auditors.

Business Operations & Administrative Oversight

• Supervise departments including finance, business office operations, procurement, payroll, facilities management, and auxiliary services.
• Manage contractual relationships, vendor agreements, and insurance programs.
• Oversee campus facilities operations, including maintenance, construction planning, capital projects and IT.
• Optimize resource utilization, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across assigned areas.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Oversee risk management strategies, insurance coverage, and institutional policies that protect the College’s financial stability.
• Monitor financial aid operations in collaboration with the VP of Enrollment and ensure accurate reporting and compliance with federal guidelines.

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide mentorship and direction to staff within the Business & Finance division.
• Promote a collaborative, service-oriented culture that supports faculty, staff, students, and campus partners.
• Foster professional development, strong communication, and high performance across operational teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in financial management, preferably within higher education or a complex nonprofit environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, accounting standards, financial planning, and risk management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including trustees, administrators, faculty, and external partners.

Preferred

• CPA or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience with college finance systems, fund accounting, and higher education regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with enrollment-driven financial models and small-college operational structures.

Additional Information

As a pre-condition of employment, the applicant must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment at MVC is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background check.  Salary commensurate with experience; a generous compensation package is included.

Founded in 1889, Missouri Valley College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Marshall, Missouri. Known for its dynamic, richly diverse, and friendly educational environment, Missouri Valley College offers many opportunities to grow in mind, body, and spirit. Faculty are personally and professionally engaged in preparing thoughtful citizens for meaningful lives and careers. Grounded in the liberal arts, undergraduate and graduate studies empower students to master interdisciplinary skills needed to succeed in a knowledge-based global society. Stewardship of resources will sustain innovative teaching to stimulate critical thinking, creativity, aesthetic appreciation, and the joys of lifelong learning.

Missouri Valley College is being assisted by the executive search firm of Hyatt-Fennell. Submit nominations and applications to Cheryl Hyatt or Jann Weitzel at Moval@hyatt-fennell.com. Applications must be submitted electronically and include a focused cover letter, a resume/CV, and contact information for 5 professional references. To ensure full consideration, all applications should be submitted prior to February 23, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.  Applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential.

*Missouri Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Missouri Valley College does not discriminate on the grounds of color, race, sex, religion, marital status, disability, national origin, veteran’s status, age, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.*