Boston University

CONTROLLER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, WBUR Finance

Boston University$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.A./B.S. degree; CPA and/or MBA preferred
  • Minimum of eight years of relevant finance and accounting experience
  • Strong analytical skills for translating financials into business performance
  • Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., SAP)
  • Proven leadership ability with a focus on team development

Responsibilities

  • Lead all financial and accounting operations, including general ledger and accounts payable
  • Oversee month and year-end close processes
  • Support budgeting and forecasting efforts
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements
  • Administer grant funding, managing both pre- and post-award processes
  • Collaborate with Boston University Financial Affairs on reporting and forecasting
  • Drive process improvements for operational excellence

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Potential for strategic involvement in organizational planning
  • Connection with a well-regarded institution (Boston University)
  • Opportunity to lead a talented finance and accounting team
Full Job Description
The Business Office supports the financial and operational infrastructure of WBUR. The team manages a broad set of responsibilities that include revenue processing, grant management, contracting, procurement, payroll oversight, compliance, budgeting, audit, and financial reporting. The Business Office coordinates closely with departments such as Development, Business Partnerships, HR, and Boston University administrative offices to ensure that the organizations financial transactions, contractual obligations, and operational processes are executed accurately and in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements. The Controller / Director of Finance leads all financial and accounting operations at WBUR, including general ledger, billing and collections, procurement, and accounts payable. This role oversees month- and year-end close processes, supports budgeting and forecasting, and ensures timely, accurate reporting to management and the Board. The Director ensures compliance with all regulatory and institutional requirements and leads accounting activities in accordance with nonprofit standards. They also oversee grant funding administration, including both pre- and post-award processes. Reporting to the Chief Financial & Operations Officer (CFOO), the Director partners on strategic planning and execution in support of WBURs mission. They manage and develop a team of finance and accounting professionals, with a focus on operational excellence, process improvement, and high-quality service across the organization. The Director will collaborate closely with the Boston University Financial Affairs office to align processes, and to coordinate financial reporting, forecasting, and operational activities. B.A./B.S., CPA and/or MBA a plus. At least eight years of related experience. This role should possess the following: 3trong analytical skills that can translate financials to business performance and expected outcomes. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., SAP or comparable) Strong orientation to finding better ways to perform tasks to build capacity within the team. Effective at team leadership to deliver results in a timely and accurate fashion. Anticipates questions and demonstrates ability to simplify messages for all spectrum of audiences. Collaborative with cross-functional leaders across the organization. Fearlessly provides meaningful input that drives informed decision-making. Design exhibits and reports that zero-in on what matters most.

About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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