The Director of Finance will serve as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the entire scope of financial information, reporting, and planning for the new Watson School of International and Public Affairs
Job Summary
The Director of Finance will serve as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the entire scope of financial information, reporting, and planning for the new Watson School of International and Public Affairs.
This role provides pivotal financial leadership, driving operational decisions and informing the School’s strategic direction, managing internal financial processes in tandem with the University’s budgeting, forecasting, and year-end close cycles.
The Director oversees a complex $23 million annual budget comprised of endowments, spendable gifts, university-based funds, master’s-program revenue, and grants, and is responsible for hiring, training, and supervising a growing financial support team.
Matching Summary
The Director of Finance will serve as a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the entire scope of financial information, reporting, and planning for the new Watson School of International and Public Affairs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Financial reporting and analysis
Budget oversight and planning
Strategic financial leadership
Financial modeling experience
Managing complex budgets
Financial system optimization
Nice-to-have
Visionary and experienced financial professional
Team-building experience
Creative problem solver
Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 6 years' financial management experience
Prior financial modeling experience
Higher-education, nonprofit or government experience preferred