Executive Vice President of Administration and Finance

Executive Vice President of Administration and Finance

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the President, the Executive Vice President will be responsible for the leadership, management and supervision of the finance and human resources operations of the college. These operations include all financial accounting, accounts payable, payroll, cashiering, accounts receivable, budget preparation and control, human resources and procurement functions of the college.

This role will serve as a strategic advisor to the college president and senior leadership team, and will direct, coordinate, and facilitate the implementation and management of key strategic initiatives relative to financial management and administrative support services. This includes advising the college president and peer vice presidents on matters relative to administrative services, and budgetary preparation and presentation.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

• Serve as a key member of the President’s Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic guidance and executive oversight for finance, human resources, procurement, risk management, and administrative operations.
• Represent the College before the Board of Trustees, governmental agencies, auditors, accrediting bodies, and external stakeholders on matters related to finance, human resources, procurement, and institutional administration.
• Responsible for advancing the college’s mission, vision and strategic plan and involving the administration and finance area in the development of these plans.
• Responsible for ensuring effective communication throughout the division and the college community.

FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP & BUDGET MANAGEMENT

• Direct the development, administration, and oversight of the College’s annual operating and capital budgets, managing financial resources ranging from $100 million to $200 million while ensuring fiscal sustainability, strategic alignment, and responsible stewardship of institutional assets.
• Provide executive leadership for long-range financial planning, budget forecasting, cash flow management, and resource allocation to support the College’s strategic priorities and operational goals.
• Leads and oversees the direction and management of the operations of the Finance Office, including finance and accounting, budget preparation and control, payroll, accounts payable, cashiering, accounts receivable, grant reporting, financial audit and investment of funds, through the Associate Vice President of Finance and Budget.
• Coordinates all external financial issues with the county and state agencies.

AUDIT, COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT

• Lead and coordinate all internal and external financial audits, ensuring timely completion, accurate reporting, and full compliance with federal, state, local, and accreditation requirements.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive system of internal controls, risk management practices, and financial accountability measures to safeguard College assets and ensure transparency in financial operations.
• Present audit findings, financial reports, and corrective action plans to the President, Board of Trustees, and other stakeholders, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to best practices in higher education finance.
• Ensures that the college is following and in compliance with all COMAR regulations and other local, state and federal regulations relating to the administration and finance area.

PROCURMENT & CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

• Provide executive leadership and oversight of the College’s procurement, purchasing, contracting, and supplier management functions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and ethical standards.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives that maximize value, control costs, mitigate risk, and support institutional priorities.
• Oversee the solicitation, negotiation, execution, and administration of contracts, agreements, and procurement activities to ensure transparency, accountability, and stewardship of public funds.
• Ensure procurement practices promote supplier diversity, competitive bidding, responsible purchasing, and compliance with federal, state, grant, and institutional…