Chief Financial & Operations Officer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Glenarden (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George’s Community College invites applications for Vice President for Financial Services and Operations (VPFSO). The VPFSO is the college’s chief fiscal and administrative officer, overseeing budget, finance, facilities, capital projects, campus safety, and auxiliary services.

The role drives financial strategy, policy development, and operational effectiveness, coordinating across campuses to support student success and institutional priorities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related discipline.
• Ten years of senior management experience.
• Experience supervising personnel and administering programs related to operations administration and/or finance.
• Doctorate degree preferred.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement GAAP-compliant financial, accounting, and budget systems.
• Develop a budget process aligned with the college’s mission.
• Supervise departmental staff and oversee capital improvement programs.
• Advise the president and senior management on financial planning and policy matters.
• Coordinate construction management and facilities operations.
• Collaborate across the college to promote student success and efficiency.

Skills

Organizational strategy

Resource management

Collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Data analytics

Policy development

Mentoring

Education

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related discipline

Doctorate degree preferred

CPA preferred

Tools

Ellucian Colleague ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Prince George’s Community College invites applications for Vice President for Financial Services and Operations (VPFSO). The VPFSO is the college’s chief fiscal and administrative officer, overseeing budget, finance, facilities, capital projects, campus safety, and auxiliary services.

The role drives financial strategy, policy development, and operational effectiveness, coordinating across campuses to support student success and institutional priorities.