Director, Finance and Operations - Military Veterans
at HERC- Upper MidWest
Posting Description
DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND OPERATIONS , Resource Development and Alumni Association , working with the Executive Director of Finance and Operations (F&O), to oversee and administer a $35M operational budget for Resource Development (RD); provide functional back-up to the Alumni Association's $19M operational budget; prepare, analyze and present financial information including annual budgets and quarterly reporting to the MIT Budget Office; direct the work of the RD finance staff; oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial activities including annual budgets and expenses, monthly activity and audit reconciliations, and special projects; act as the principal troubleshooter for RD staff, triaging financial issues, interpreting MIT accounting policies, and initiating action; and serve as primary liaison with the central service providers.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree; minimum seven years of financial management experience; two years supervising staff, setting goals, and managing performance and budgets; robust communication, analysis, problem-solving, and project management skills; ability to present financial data clearly for audiences at all levels, both in writing and verbally; proven leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across, and down multiple areas; ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, complex environment and perform work with attention to detail and time sensitivity; demonstrated ability to work with confidential information and exercise a high level of discretion; experience with SAP, Microsoft Office, BrioQuery or other reporting tools; and expertise in Microsoft Excel. PREFERRED : Advanced degree and MIT experience with financial systems. Job #24588-10
This is a hybrid position with a combination of on-campus and remote work.
This is a shared services role.
11/14/2024
Cambridge, MA
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