Assistant Vice President for Finance

Hybrid role in Solomons, MD with the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, offering a salary range of $120,000 to $185,000 per year. This full-time exempt position supports strategic initiatives and financial performance across the University, with a leadership partnership approach and opportunities to strengthen finance operations through process improvement, automation, and standardization.

Why you’ll value this opportunity

• State of Maryland health coverage including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement support with state retirement plan options and a 401(k) with 401(k) matching
• Leave and paid time off plus paid sick time
• Education support through tuition remission and tuition reimbursement
• Flexible benefits including a flexible spending account

Role overview

The Assistant Vice President for Finance partners with unit business leaders and University Administration leadership to drive budgeting, financial planning, analysis, and decision-making. The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and supports financial strategy through policy development, KPI monitoring, forecasting, and continuous finance function improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies and procedures that promote operational excellence and efficiency
• Partner with unit business leaders and University Administration to support strategic planning and decision-making
• Create projections tied to potential changes in the University’s financial model
• Monitor KPIs and other financial metrics to support performance management
• Drive process improvements, including automation and standardization across finance functions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
• 6+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting (preferably within a research university)
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, financial planning, and managing financial services
• Experience with ERP systems (Workday preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling
• MBA, MPA, or CPA strongly preferred

Technologies

• ERP systems
• Workday (preferred)
• Excel

Core competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills with executive-level stakeholders
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive outcomes
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities

Application details

Best consideration date: August 31, 2026

Required application materials:

• Cover letter or letter of interest
• Resume
• Names and contact information of three professional references

Submit applications through Workday only via this link:

https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-us/umCES/details/assistant-vi

Applications submitted through Indeed will not be considered.

EEO statement

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is an equal opportunity employer.