Senior Business Manager

Wgbh Educational Foundation

Boston, MA, United States
$76,780 - $100,000; not specified; not specified p...
On-site
Manage day-to-day finances and administration
Advise senior leadership on financial matters
Support strategic planning and change management
The Senior Business Manager manages the day-to-day finances and administration for NOVA, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and supporting strategic planning initiatives

Job Summary

  • The Senior Business Manager manages the day-to-day finances and administration for NOVA, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and supporting strategic planning initiatives.
  • Responsibilities include advising on talent contracts, reviewing project expenses, negotiating production budgets, managing milestone approvals, and overseeing financial closing processes.
  • The role requires strong financial acumen, experience with nonprofit management, production finance, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders.

Matching Summary

The Senior Business Manager manages the day-to-day finances and administration for NOVA, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and supporting strategic planning initiatives.

Salary

$76,780 - $100,000; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage day-to-day finances and administration
  • Advise senior leadership on financial matters
  • Support strategic planning and change management
  • Production finance and financial reporting
  • Negotiate and approve production budgets
  • Manage milestone approval processes and invoice payment
  • Respond to information requests for audits
  • Department's financial closing processes and accruals
  • Represent NOVA in GBH-wide strategic initiatives
  • Coach colleagues on financial management best practices
  • Prepare financial review materials and forecasts
  • Advise on staff resource management and hiring policies

Nice-to-have

  • Develop and manage complex project budgets
  • Generate accurate detailed reports
  • Reconcile multiple systems and troubleshoot variances
  • Work collaboratively and cultivate productive relationships
  • Work independently, set priorities, and manage deadlines
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and 6–8 years of experience in finance, budget management, and operational oversight
  • Nonprofit management experience
  • Proven ability to develop and manage complex project budgets
  • Production and talent contract negotiations and administration
  • Knowledge of charitable foundation grant compliance regulations
  • Experience with accounting processes including accounts payable, journal entries, and accruals
  • Fluency in Excel and Word required

Work Rights

Not specified

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