Controller, Director of Finance, WBUR Finance

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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 organization's financial transactions, contractual obligations, and operational processes are executed accurately and in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.Position Summary

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 WBUR's 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.Required Skills and Qualifications

B.A./B.S. required; CPA and/or MBA a plus.
At least eight years of related experience.
Strong 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 team leadership to deliver results in a timely and accurate fashion.
Anticipates questions and demonstrates the ability to simplify messages for the full spectrum of audiences.
Collaborative with cross-functional leaders across the organization.
Fearlessly provides meaningful input that drives informed decision-making.
Designs exhibits and reports that zero in on what matters most.

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular. Salary Grade 51.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and internal pay comparison.