Associate Vice President of Finance - Deputy CFO

Associate Vice President of Finance - Deputy CFO

Salary

$89,152.00 - $151,558.00 Annually

Location

La Plata Campus - 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata, MD

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY26-91

CSM Department

Division of Financial Services

CSM Division

Financial Services

Opening Date

07/13/2026

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Position Summary

Located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America's top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

The Associate Vice President of Finance/Deputy Chief Financial Officer (AVP/Deputy CFO) serves as a senior strategic leader within the Division of Financial Services, functioning as a key thought partner and deputy to the Vice President of Finance/Chief Financial Officer (VP/CFO). This position is responsible for advancing the financial health of the institution through strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and analytical excellence. The AVP/Deputy CFO provides leadership and oversight across financial operations while driving a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and institutional accountability.

This is a high-impact leadership role ideally suited for a finance professional who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to communicate complex financial insights to diverse stakeholders including cabinet leadership, faculty, staff and trustees.

Reports to: VP and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The hiring salary for this position will be from the min to mid-point of the salary range advertised. This position is open until filled.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

20% Strategic Finance & Thought Partnership

• Serve as primary strategic advisor and deputy to the VP/CFO, contributing to institutional financial strategy and long-range planning.
• Assist VP/CFO with the development of multi-year financial models, scenario analyses, and sensitivity projections to support executive and Board-level decision-making.
• Partner with academic and administrative leadership to align financial strategies with the institution's mission, enrollment trends, and strategic plan.
• Represent the VP/CFO in meetings, committees, and external engagements as delegated.

20% Data Analytics & Financial Intelligence

• Partner with appropriate data governance groups across the college to design and implement a comprehensive financial analytics function, transforming data into actionable intelligence for institutional leadership.
• Develop and maintain institutional financial dashboards, KPIs, and benchmarking reports aligned with peer institutions and NACUBO best practices.
• Leverage business intelligence tools and financial systems to provide real-time reporting and predictive analysis on revenue, expenditures, and reserves.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and strategic opportunities through advanced financial modeling and data visualization.
• Champion the use of data to drive resource allocation decisions, tuition pricing strategy, and operational efficiency initiatives.

20% Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Oversee and coordinate the institution's annual operating and capital budget processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with divisional and departmental budget managers to develop accurate, transparent, and strategically informed budget submissions.
• Monitor budget performance throughout the fiscal year; prepare variance analyses and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• In collaboration with the VP/CFO develops integrated financial plans incorporating enrollment projections, compensation modeling, and capital requirements.

15% Reporting, Compliance & Stewardship

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports for internal stakeholders, Board of Trustees, accrediting bodies, and external agencies.
• Support annual audit processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, federal and state regulations, and institutional policies.
• Oversee financial risk management activities including investment policy compliance, debt covenant monitoring, and reserve management.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and promote a culture of financial integrity and compliance across the institution.

25% Leadership & Team Development

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture that values analytical rigor, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement process improvements and technology enhancements to increase efficiency and reporting capability.
• Serve on institutional committees and task forces as appropriate

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline required; Master's degree (MBA or related field) preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, or financial management.
• Demonstrated experience with financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year planning.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or current enrollment in a CPA program
• Experience in higher education finance, public sector, or non-profit financial management.
• Familiarity with higher education financial systems such as Workday, Banner, Ellucian, or similar ERP platforms.
• Knowledge of NACUBO standards, OMB Uniform Guidance, and higher education regulatory environment.
• Experience with endowment management and capital project financing.
• Track record of leading organizational change, systems implementations, or strategic finance transformations.

Licenses, Certifications, or Additional Requirements:

• CPA-Preferred
• State financial disclosure may be required.

Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strategic Vision & Execution
• Change Management & Organizational Leadership
• Strong command of data analytics, financial reporting systems, and business intelligence tools.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives for non-financial audiences.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; experience presenting to senior leadership or governing boards.
• High degree of professional integrity, discretion, and judgment.
• Ethical & Responsible AI Practices
• Policy Review and Development
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Data-Informed Decision Making and Data Governance
• Innovation Mindset & Creativity
• Collaboration & Consensus Building
• Vendor, Partnership & Project Management
• Excellent written and oral communication, analytical, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to plan and execute multiple, complex projects concurrently and adapt quickly to changing technology landscapes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is primarily performed in a professional office environment. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required during budget cycles, audit periods, and Board of Trustees meetings. Some travel may be required for professional development, conferences, or peer institution engagement. Hybrid work arrangements may be available in accordance with institutional policy.

General Employment Information

The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Background Checks

The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the Colleges staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.

Conflict of Interest policy

No College of Southern Maryland employee shall engage in or have a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any activity that conflicts or raises a reasonable question of conflict with his or her duties and responsibilities. CSM Employees shall not at any time engage in any outside employment or independent consulting that would adversely affect their employment status or performance as employees at the college, create a conflict of interest, or, with the exception of constitutionally protected activities, would compromise or embarrass the college, or adversely affect professional standing. Any full-time college employee who also holds a full-time position or its equivalent in consulting elsewhere (whether permanent or seasonal) will be deemed to have a conflict of interest and will be asked to resign from one of the full-time positions. Full-time employees must promptly disclose in writing, on a form available from the Human Resources Office, to the college all other full-time employment or its equivalent in independent consulting.

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What software have you utilized for data visualization?

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Do you have either an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or current enrollment in a CPA program?

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What was your undergraduate major?

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How many years have you worked in finance, accounting, or financial management?

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Employer College of Southern Maryland

Address 8730 Mitchell Rd

La Plata, Maryland, 20646

Phone 301-934-7700

Website http://www.csmd.edu