Associate Vice President Finance

Overview

Associate Vice President for Finance (AVPF) – Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts. Williams College seeks an Associate Vice President for Finance (AVPF) to provide leadership and oversight of Williams' financial and business operations. The AVPF reports to the Vice President for Finance and Operations, Treasurer, serves as a key member of the financial leadership team, partners closely with leaders and departments across the college, and liaises with the Audit and Budget and Finance Committees of the Board of Trustees.

The AVPF will play a critical role in advancing several key strategic priorities and ensuring the college is strongly positioned to navigate coming changes in the higher education landscape.

Through a collaborative approach, clear communication, and strategic leadership, the AVPF will partner with stakeholders throughout the campus community to support Williams' mission. The AVPF will lead the 20-person Finance Office, overseeing the core functions of budgeting and financial planning, accounting (including tax) and financial reporting, payroll, financial systems, cash management and treasury, procurement, and risk management and insurance. The AVPF will serve as an important partner on decision support for budgeting, financial planning, and capital allocation and debt strategy, while also maintaining a strong and efficient financial control environment supported by effective policies, robust financial systems, and excellent customer service.

• Oversee an operating budget of approximately $300 million and provide support for endowment spending (endowment managed by Williams' investment office, $3.7 billion at end of FY2024).
• Lead long-range planning, capital and debt planning, and provide data and analysis to support critical decision‑making.
• Support optimization of the college's Workday Finance and HR systems and partner with leaders across Williams.
• Possess a deep background in capital planning and cash and debt management to support capital projects that enrich co-curricular experiences, campus infrastructure, and sustainability.
• Lead the Enterprise Risk Management committee, building a culture of risk identification and mitigation, and contribute to procurement and insurance functions.
• Manage and develop staff, modeling a culture of service and empowering staff to move initiatives forward.
• Be a vital and visible member of the Williams community, connecting and collaborating with a wide range of constituents and understanding how finance and business functions support teaching, learning, research, financial aid, and the student experience.

The AVPF will bring a deep background in capital planning and cash and debt management, and will lead long-range planning, capital and debt planning, and data analysis to support critical decisions. They will leverage strong change management skills in close partnership with campus leaders and departments. The AVPF will be a key partner in optimizing the Workday Finance and HR systems and will lead the Enterprise Risk Management initiative.

A commitment to Williams' academic mission and the ability to connect finance and business functions to teaching, learning, research, financial aid, and the student experience are essential. The role requires interpersonal skills to connect with a wide range of constituents and to foster collaboration across the college.

Pay for this position starts at $240,000, commensurate with experience. The role is based on Williams' campus in Williamstown, MA.

All inquiries, applications and nominations for this opportunity should be directed electronically below. Daniel Rodas is leading this search with Amble Ryan and Seema Khan.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. Williams will provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities for the job application or interview process. For accommodation requests, contact hr.

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