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About this Director of Finance & Administration, ITS & Business Services role at Northeastern University

Northeastern University · Hybrid · Boston, MA (Main Campus)

About the Opportunity

Summary

Work as part of cross functional team who perform strategic and quantitative analysis on various financial planning and policy issues.  Provide high-level leadership for all administrative and financial functions of Northeastern University’s IT and Business Services Divisions. Develops and implements strategic plans, manages complex budgets, and oversees resource allocation to achieve organizational goals.

This role is a hybrid position and requires coming into the Boston office 3 days a week. 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred
  • 6-8 years of related experience, preferably in higher education.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of financial planning & analysis, budgeting, project management, resource allocation, and report development.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

  • Leads comprehensive financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the organization. 
  • Develops and executes long-term operational and financial strategies to support the mission and goals of divisions. 
  • Represents the organization in university-wide committees, ensuring alignment with institutional policies and priorities. 
  • Establishes and enforces administrative and financial policies to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance. 
  • Advise divisional leadership on decisions related to the organization's finances, mediating differences between finance and operational decisions
  • Provides mentorship and leadership to management teams, cultivating a collaborative and results-driven environment.
  • Other duties as assigned

Position Type

General Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

112S

Expected Hiring Range:

$99,010.00 - $143,567.50

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

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About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate an

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