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Northeastern University · 2 weeks ago

Director of Continuous Improvement – Business Processes

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$155K/yr - $224K/yr

8+ years exp

Northeastern University is seeking a Director of Continuous Improvement – Business Processes to lead business process optimization initiatives across their Finance organization. This role focuses on leveraging SaaS technologies and emerging technologies to drive efficiency and operational excellence in finance systems and workflows.

Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives 20%

Drive end-to-end process improvement strategies across finance and adjacent functions, including billing, revenue recognition, FP&A, accounting operations, and procurement

SaaS Optimization 20%

Evaluate and optimize the use of SaaS platforms (e.g., Workday, Jaeggar, ServiceNow, Adaptive Insights, etc.) to automate and streamline workflows

Process Design & Documentation 20%

Design, document, and implement scalable finance processes aligned with business goals and compliance requirements

Compliance & Controls: Ensure that process improvements adhere to internal controls

Cross-Functional Collaboration 20%

Partner with IT, product, sales operations, and other stakeholders such as the ADAF’s, OTC, and global campus leadership to align systems and processes with business strategy

Change Management: Lead change initiatives, foster user adoption of new tools/processes, and provide training where needed

Leadership 20%

Build and lead a team of BSA’s and change professionals focused on process excellence and operational transformation

Qualification

Continuous ImprovementSaaS OptimizationProcess DesignFinance ExperienceProject ManagementChange ManagementLeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field

Eight to ten years of related experience

Preferred

CPA

CMA

MBA

10+ years of Finance experience

Knowledge of or Workday Certified in HCM/PAY/FIN

Experience with large, complex project management

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement

Commuting & transportation

Company

Northeastern University

Glassdoor4.3

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.

Founded in 1898

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.northeastern.edu/cri/

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