Vice President for Finance & Administration

Baltimore City Community College; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college is seeking a Vice President for Finance and Administration to provide executive leadership over business and financial operations. This role involves strategic planning, fiscal management, and collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure the College's financial stability supports its mission.

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressively responsible business, finance and/or accounting management experience.
• Direct operational oversight in finance and administration.
• Certified Public Accountant designation or other relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Analyze data for decision-making and operational improvement.
• Collaborate with CIO on IT infrastructure development.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analysis

Strategic Planning

Operational Efficiency

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

Job description

Description/Job Summary

The Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA) is responsible for executive level leadership with a vision for planning, analyzing, and evaluating the College’s business and financial operations in the areas of budget and accounting; procurement; capital planning; retail bookstore operations; facilities operations; food services, student accounting; public safety; and human resources. The VPFA also works in collaboration with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) to develop the College’s Information Technology (IT) infrastructure. As a member of theCabinet, the VPFA reports directly to the President and has a leadership role in the strategic planning and development of institutional resources to support the College’s mission and goals.

The individual develops long term cost-effective business and financial strategies to support College initiatives, analyzes data to make sound decisions, recommends operational efficiencies, forecasts revenue projections, determines the fiscal impact of state budget allocations, and represents the College’s interest in various internal and external constituent groups.

The Vice President for Finance and Administration is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering comprehensive policies, programs, and procedures necessary to monitor and maintain the financial stability of the College in compliance with local, state and federal laws, regulations and policies. The individual should bring a strong sense about human relations and staff support; student success, diversity, community relations and embrace collaborative work as a priority to shape a shared governance environment.

Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field;
• Ten years of progressively responsible business, finance and/or accounting management experience and direct operational oversight of multiple units engaging and supervising the work of staff;

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant designation or other appropriate certifications;
• Experience with Maryland state agency financial management and budgetary processes and procedures; and/or
• Experience leading a comprehensive Finance and Administration area in a higher education environment.