Vice President for Finance & Treasury at Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey

Job Description:

Montclair State University (Montclair) seeks a collaborative, strategic, and innovative financial executive to serve as its next vice president for finance & treasury (VPFT). This role is reporting to the chief operating officer and senior vice president for finance and administration (COO/SVP), who is also the chief financial officer of the University. The vice president for finance & treasury plays a pivotal leadership role in advancing the University's financial health and strategic objectives.

The vice president leads a team of more than 60 members and oversees all aspects of financial management, treasury functions, and fiscal planning, ensuring the financial integrity of the University. The ideal candidate will take a strategic approach to the challenges of maintaining a sustainable financial model for the University in a complex economic environment, including conceiving, structuring, and executing new opportunities. The VPFT will be a creative strategist for the long-term health and financial growth of the University.

Montclair State University is a nationally recognized Research Doctoral University that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to exceed expectations and drive innovation. Building on 116 years of distinguished history, Montclair has 13 colleges and schools that serve more than 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master's, and baccalaureate degree programs. Montclair State University delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive, sophisticated, and diverse academic environment.

On July 1, 2023, Bloomfield College officially became part of Montclair State University as Bloomfield College of Montclair State University, providing an affordable, high-quality, and transformative liberal arts educational experience in a small, supportive setting with the resources of a doctoral research university. Montclair ranks among the top 10 universities nationally for social mobility and is noted among the top 12 for its exceptional student outcomes that far exceed experts' predictions. Montclair is a designated R2 Doctoral Research and Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) - and the largest HSI north of Florida and east of Chicago.

Situated just 12 miles from New York City on a beautiful 252-acre suburban campus, the University welcomes a diverse population of students representing 42 U.S. states and territories and 113 countries. As an HSI, Montclair State University serves a majority-minority student body. More than 40% of incoming first-year students are the first in their families to pursue higher education, and nearly 54% are Pell Grant eligible. Montclair also ranks in the top 13% of 4,500 postsecondary institutions in the U.S. for return on investment for its students.

The VPFT will serve under the University's COO, overseeing and implementing a dynamic vision for all administrative and financial matters related to the institution. The VPFT will spearhead pairing a forward-thinking vision with the willingness to join team members in the hands-on work of performance improvement and innovation. The VPFT will have overall leadership and management responsibility for the centralized financial functions of the University.

Among the most important strategic priorities for the VPFT will be: optimizing Montclair's financial processes; improving institutional analysis and reporting of relevant financial data; streamlining internal communications to better support operations managers across the University; and strengthening the availability of resources to support research, sponsored programs, and other key institutional priorities. The most desirable candidate will be able to do all of the above plus be strategic in their thinking and a thought partner to the COO on initiatives such as real estate development, revenue diversification, and creating industry partnerships.

Leading the talented Finance and Treasury division, the VPFT will also inspire and cultivate leadership and operational excellence within the department. This role requires an ambitious leader who is capable of driving change, uses data and metrics proficiently, and is able to effectively implement efficient policies and procedures across the University. Taking advantage of the latest technology, the VPFT will streamline processes and procedures to ensure excellent financial management and implement the most efficient operational systems. Through strategic leadership and innovative financial management practices, the VPFT will contribute significantly to Montclair State University's success and sustainability.

Brettschneider Executive Search is pleased to partner with Montclair State University in this national search. Please submit all applications, confidential nominations and inquiries to Montclair@BrettSearch.com. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressed to Kim Brettschneider, CEO, Brettschneider Executive Search, highlighting how the candidate's experience specifically relates to the themes in this profile. Please visit www.BrettSearch.com/VP to download the full profile.

Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of Montclair State University.

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