Chief Financial Officer

7 days ago


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

Financial Leadership Role at Boston University



The Chief Financial Officer will play a key role at Boston University, overseeing the Finance and Business Office, as well as the Engineering, Operations, and IT groups. This leader will provide financial expertise, lead operational planning and revenue and expense forecasting, and drive strategy including long-term modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.



Key Responsibilities


  • Develop and maintain financial strategies for budgeting and forecasting, working closely with all departments at Boston University.
  • Oversee financial operations, including accounting, treasury, accounts payable, accounts receivable, incentive compensation, grants, audits, compliance, and year-end activities.
  • Manage relationships with external partners, such as banks, as needed.
  • Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring a controlled environment with appropriate controls for accurate reporting.
  • Review business opportunities to ensure sound decisions and outcomes, and review pertinent contracts.
  • Lead and provide CEO updates on revenues, forecasts, and expenditures, in line with budget commitments.
  • Prepare and present financial results and modeling to the Board Committees.


Working with the Director of Engineering, Operations, and IT


  • Support the stability and optimization of broadcasting towers and tools.
  • Support all dimensions of on-air production.
  • Manage facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and professional environment.
  • Manage IT needs throughout Boston University, and support any technology projects as necessary.


This role requires a Master's degree or equivalent experience, with 12+ years of related experience and 8+ years of demonstrated leadership experience. A CPA is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in senior financial leadership roles within media, nonprofit, or digital organizations.



They should have experience managing IT, IS, and technical operations alongside finance, as well as expertise in nonprofit financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.



The successful candidate will be able to enhance financial closing speed and reporting accuracy, build long-term financial models, and create high-performing teams.



Boston University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.



This is a full-time, regular position, with a salary grade of 54.



To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/314896



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