Lesley University · 1 day ago
Associate Vice President - Financial Planning, Data, and Analysis
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$167K/yr - $192K/yr
10+ years expLesley University is seeking an experienced financial leader to join their team as the Associate Vice President of Financial Planning, Data, and Analysis. This role involves developing and managing financial models, leading the university's annual budget process, and ensuring financial health through data-driven decision-making and financial reporting improvements.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Developing and managing financial models in collaboration with the CFO
Leading the university’s annual budget process
Overseeing financial analysis and key metric reporting
Collaborating with university leadership to ensure the institution’s financial health through data-driven decision-making, revenue and expense analysis, and the development of financial reporting improvements
Serving as the primary liaison for the university’s financial systems, ensuring system integrity and seamless integration with financial platforms
Leading the budget preparation process
Providing timely financial reports to senior leadership
Evaluating program sustainability and identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies
Working closely with the Associate VP of Finance/Controller to support financial close processes and prepare for audits and external reviews
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or data analytics; MBA preferred
10+ years of financial experience, with a minimum of five years in a leadership role
Strong technical and professional accounting skills, with expertise in financial modeling and data analysis
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data mining, with experience using Workday Adaptive and Colleague preferred
Familiarity with ERP systems, budgeting, and forecasting tools
Ability to independently lead projects accurately and on time is required
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage with all levels of university leadership
A track record of driving financial and operational change, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing improvements
A collaborative mindset and ability to balance high-level strategy with hands-on execution
Preferred
MBA preferred
Experience using Workday Adaptive and Colleague preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
Significant paid time off
A generous retirement plan
Tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills
Company
Lesley University
Offers undergraduate and advanced degree programs in education, counseling, environmental studies and the arts in Boston
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joanne Kossuth
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