Director Of Advancement Finance

Brown University

Providence, RI, US
Hybrid (in-person tuesdays and thursdays; remote mondays, wednesdays, and fridays)
Manage $40m+ institutional budget
Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles
Supervise professional staff
Brown University is seeking a Director of Advancement Finance to oversee the financial operations of its Division of Advancement, managing a complex budget exceeding $40 million. The role requires strategic financial oversight, policy education, and collaboration with various stakeholders within the university

Job Summary

  • The Director of Advancement Finance provides strategic oversight of a complex $40M+ budget including endowments and spendable gifts.
  • This role leads internal financial processes such as budgeting, forecasting, and year-end close while ensuring alignment with University systems.
  • The position requires a hybrid work schedule based in Providence, RI, with specific in-person requirements on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Brown University is seeking a Director of Advancement Finance to oversee the financial operations of its Division of Advancement, managing a complex budget exceeding $40 million. The role requires strategic financial oversight, policy education, and collaboration with various stakeholders within the university.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage $40M+ institutional budget
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles
  • Supervise professional staff
  • Develop multi-year financial models
  • Ensure year-end close procedures
  • Coordinate contract management

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Adaptive Budgeting software
  • Strong presentation skills to senior management
  • Ability to mentor and motivate teams
  • Knowledge of federal and state compliance
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience
  • Minimum 5 years managing complex budgets
  • Minimum 3 years supervising professional staff
  • Not eligible for visa sponsorship

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