Financial Leader for Strategic Growth

3 weeks ago


Étreux, Hauts-de-France, United States Boston University Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Financial Leader to join our team at Boston University as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role will be responsible for leading the financial strategy and direction of the organization, ensuring its financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and strategic advancement.

About the Role
  • This senior leadership position oversees the Finance and Business Office as well as the Engineering, Operations, and IT groups.
  • The CFO provides financial expertise, leads operational planning, revenue and expense forecasting, and drives strategy including long-term modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • This leader is responsible for ensuring the reliability of our broadcasting towers, equipment, tools, and personnel, in addition to IT and facilities.

This multifaceted role embodies a critical component of WBUR's success, requiring a skilled professional with extensive experience in senior financial leadership roles within media, nonprofit, or digital organizations.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Develop and maintain financial strategies for budgeting and forecasting, working closely with all departments.
  2. Oversee financial operations, including accounting, treasury, accounts payable, accounts receivable, incentive compensation, grants, audits, compliance, and year-end activities.
  3. Manage relationships with external partners such as banks and identify and mitigate financial risks.
  4. Review business opportunities to ensure sound decisions and outcomes and review pertinent contracts.
  5. Lead CEO updates on revenues, forecasts, and expenditures in line with budget commitments.
  6. Prepare and present financial results and modeling to Board Committees.
Working with the Director of Engineering, Operations, and IT
  • Support the stability and optimization of our broadcasting towers and tools.
  • Support all dimensions of our on-air production.
  • Manage our facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and professional environment.
  • Manage our IT needs throughout WBUR and support technology projects as necessary.

This leader will collaborate on strategic budget planning and initiatives, leveraging financial insights to support organizational objectives. Their involvement in strategic planning and implementation aligns with WBUR's mission and facilitates its strategic transformation.

Requirements
  • Masters degree or equivalent experience with 12+ years of related experience, 8+ years of demonstrated leadership experience.
  • CPA preferred.
  • Proven success in senior financial leadership roles within media, nonprofit, or digital organizations.
  • Experience managing IT, IS, and technical operations alongside finance.
  • Experience with mergers and acquisitions, guiding strategy, and executing deals.
  • Expertise in nonprofit financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
  • Strong operational management skills across IT and technical infrastructure.
  • Proven ability to enhance financial closing speed and reporting accuracy.
  • Experience building long-term financial models, particularly with recurring revenue streams.
  • Ability to create high-performing teams.
  • Fearlessly provides meaningful input that drives discussions to arrive at full decisions.

The salary for this role is estimated to be around $200,000 - $300,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.



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