About the Opportunity
SummaryWork as part of cross functional team who perform strategic and quantitative analysis on various financial planning and policy issues. Provide high-level leadership for all administrative and financial functions of Northeastern University’s IT and Business Services Divisions. Develops and implements strategic plans, manages complex budgets, and oversees resource allocation to achieve organizational goals.
This role is a hybrid position and requires coming into the Boston office 3 days a week.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred
- 6-8 years of related experience, preferably in higher education.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial planning & analysis, budgeting, project management, resource allocation, and report development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Leads comprehensive financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the organization.
- Develops and executes long-term operational and financial strategies to support the mission and goals of divisions.
- Represents the organization in university-wide committees, ensuring alignment with institutional policies and priorities.
- Establishes and enforces administrative and financial policies to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Advise divisional leadership on decisions related to the organization's finances, mediating differences between finance and operational decisions
- Provides mentorship and leadership to management teams, cultivating a collaborative and results-driven environment.
- Other duties as assigned
Position Type
General AdministrationAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
112SExpected Hiring Range:
$99,010.00 - $143,567.50With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- 6-8 years of related experience
- Knowledge of financial planning and analysis, budgeting, project management, resource allocation, and report development
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Northeastern University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northeastern University and has not been reviewed or approved by Northeastern University.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as extensive, including 22–26 vacation days, 12 sick days, 13 holidays, and paid parental leave for birth/adoption. Additional paid leave is also outlined, including up to 26 weeks of paid medical leave and up to 12 weeks of paid family leave for eligible employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with an employer contribution described as 10% when an employee contributes 5%, alongside immediate vesting once eligible. This is presented as unusually generous relative to typical employer retirement offerings.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented benefits are emphasized through tuition assistance for employees and dependents and access to backup childcare and family-care resources. Tuition remission/discount structures are highlighted as a major value driver, especially for employees with children and for long-tenured staff.
Northeastern University Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. We integrate classroom study with opportunities for professional work, research, service, and global learning in more than 100 countries. The same spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select graduate programs at campuses in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto. Campuses in Burlington, MA, and Nahant, MA, are home to research institutes for homeland security and coastal sustainability, respectively
