SR DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, WBUR Finance
Boston University
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Posted: 20-May-22
Location: BOSTON,
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 22500011910518
The Senior Director of Finance & Administration leads all financial and operational procedures and initiatives at WBUR including but not limited to, the development of the annual budget and reforecast, quarterly confirmations and the year-end close activities and reporting. They oversee the annual audit engagement and ensures adherence to regulatory and institutional compliance reporting. This position directs the budgeting and accounting activities in accordance with non-profit accounting standards; oversees grant funding administration (pre and post-award); manages station-wide payroll and accounts payable processing, and gift processing. The Senior Director will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). They will work with the COO on strategic budget planning and initiatives and is a key contributor on all strategic planning and implementation toward WBURs mission and strategic transformation.
Master's Degree, CPA preferred.
12+ years of experience with eight years of leadership experience.
Strong analytical skills that can translate financials to business performance and expected outcomes.
Strong orientation to finding better ways to perform tasks to build capacity within the team.
Anticipates questions and exhibits ability to simplify messages for all spectrum of audiences.
Constant state of solutioning every obstacle; turning them into opportunities. Is equipped and successful in turning obstacles into opportunities
Design exhibits, reports to zero-in-on what matters the most.
Takes the complexity on the way we think and do.
Fearlessly, provides meaningful input that drives discussions to arrive at the fullest decisions.
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Boston University's COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University's response to COVID-19, please visit the Back2BU site.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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