Vice President, Finance & Shared Services

Milton Hershey School • Hershey, PA • 15h ago

Vice President, Finance & Shared Services - ( 25000199 )

Description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world's best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students.

MHS is seeking a strategic, mission-driven, and visionary leader to serve as Vice President of Finance & Shared Services. This executive role reports directly to the President and is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, shared services, and strategic resource planning functions across MHS and its affiliated entities.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership

Lead long-term financial planning and budgeting aligned with MHS's mission and growth strategy.

Provide executive oversight of financial reporting, audits, cash management, and compliance with US GAAP and tax regulations.

Serve as co-fiduciary with The Hershey Trust Company, ensuring stewardship of the MHST.

Shared Services Oversight

Drive operational excellence across MHS and Catherine Hershey Schools (CHS) through effective shared services governance.

Lead service level agreement development, conflict resolution, and performance evaluation.

Facilitate cross-entity collaboration and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Enterprise Systems & Compliance

Oversee the fully integrated HRIS and financial systems, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and data integrity.

Ensure internal controls and auditable records are maintained across all financial systems and processes.

Procurement & Cost Containment

Oversee the Procurement Department to optimize vendor negotiations and cost savings.

Collaborate with school leaders to ensure strategic purchasing aligned with policy and budget.

Committee & Board Engagement

Active member of key committees including Mission & Strategy Team, Compensation & Benefits, ERISA, Policy, Capital Review, and Real Estate.

Serve as liaison to the Board of Managers for ARC.

Why Join MHS?

This is more than a leadership role; it's an opportunity to shape the future of a nationally recognized non-profit institution that transforms lives. You'll work alongside passionate professionals, contribute to a legacy of excellence, and help expand access to life-changing education.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred

10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in complex, multi-entity organizations

CPA certification preferred

Proven ability to develop and execute strategic financial vision

Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, influence, and collaborate across senior leadership and board levels

Strong business acumen and problem-solving capabilities

High integrity and commitment to serving as a role model for students

Passion for engaging with youth and supporting the MHS mission

Schedule : Full-time

Job Type : Standard

Job Posting : Sep 25, 2025

Req ID: 25000199

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Milton Hershey School does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.

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