Lesley University · 1 hour ago
Associate Vice President of Financial Planning, Data, and Analysis
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$167K/yr - $192K/yr
10+ years expLesley University is seeking an experienced financial leader to join as the Associate Vice President of Financial Planning, Data, and Analysis. The AVP will be responsible for developing financial models, leading the annual budget process, and overseeing financial analysis to ensure the university's financial health through data-driven decision-making.
Responsibilities
Developing and managing financial models
Leading the university’s annual budget process
Overseeing financial analysis and key metric reporting
Collaborating with university leadership to ensure financial health
Providing timely financial reports to senior leadership
Evaluating program sustainability
Identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies
Working closely with the Associate VP of Finance/Controller to support financial close processes
Preparing for audits and external reviews
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or data analytics
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
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
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