The Director of Finance Operations will lead WBURs annual operating budget process including but not limited to, monthly and quarterly projections and direct year-end activities and reporting. This position will manage the day-to-day financial operations of WBUR and oversee organization- wide expenditures, payroll and disbursements processing, grant administration (pre and post-award); miscellaneous receivables and gift processing. The Director will actively participate in strategic planning, lead implementation toward streamlining and modernizing our current business operations and improve effectiveness and efficiencies. The Director manages and cultivates the Business Office team and is responsible for the development and upkeep of organizations business-related policies and procedures. The Director will ensure the successful completion of both external and internal deadlines and filings. The Director will report to the Sr. Director of Finance and Administration and will have supervisory responsibilities for three colleagues. WBURs Finance is a small team, therefore it will be necessary to be a hands-on leader.
At least eight years of related work experience required.
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience required. CPA preferred
Five plus years of management experience
Ability to get down into the details while also being able to see the broader operational opportunities from financials and strategies in the organization.
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.
Design exhibits, reports to zero-in-on what matters the most.
Takes the complexity out of 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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