Vice President for Financial & Business Services

Montgomery College; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 155,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Wellness programs

Job summary

Montgomery College, headquartered in Montgomery County, Maryland, seeks an experienced Vice President for Financial and Business Services to oversee the college’s financial operations. This role reports to the Senior VP for Administrative and Fiscal Services and advises the President and Board on financial strategy.

The successful candidate will manage accounting, treasury, payroll, budgeting, audits, and related systems, while driving efficiency and public-resource stewardship across campuses

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, public administration, higher education administration, or a related field.
• 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 be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the College’s financial and business operations, ensuring fiscal sustainability and alignment with priorities.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, treasury, investments, grants accounting, payroll, A/P & A/R, student billing, cash management, forecasting, audits, and related systems.
• Advise executive leadership and the Board on financial strategy, risk management, compliance, and long-range planning.
• Strengthen internal controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead audit preparation and resolution.
• Drive process improvement, financial systems optimization, and service excellence across a multi-campus institution.
• Build partnerships with government agencies, funding partners, auditors, and community organizations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Master’s degree in business, accounting, finance, economics, public administration, higher education administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Workday

Financial systems

Job description

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.

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 earnings 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 [e-mail]. 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 Date

Open Until Filled