CONTROLLER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, WBUR Finance

About the role

The Business Office supports the financial and operational infrastructure of WBUR. The team manages a broad set of responsibilities that include revenue processing, grant management, contracting, procurement, payroll oversight, compliance, budgeting, audit, and financial reporting. The Business Office coordinates closely with departments such as Development, Business Partnerships, HR, and Boston University administrative offices to ensure that the organizations financial transactions, contractual obligations, and operational processes are executed accurately and in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leads all financial and accounting operations at WBUR, including general ledger, billing and collections, procurement, and accounts payable.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Oversees month- and year-end close processes.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and institutional requirements.
• Manages and develops a team of finance and accounting professionals, focusing on operational excellence, process improvement, and high-quality service across the organization.
• Collaborates with the Boston University Financial Affairs office to align processes and coordinate financial reporting, forecasting, and operational activities.

Requirements

• B.A./B.S., CPA and/or MBA (a plus).
• At least eight years of related experience.

Qualifications

This Role Should Possess The Following:

• Strong analytical skills that can translate financials to business performance and expected outcomes.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., SAP or comparable).
• A strong orientation to finding better ways to perform tasks to build capacity within the team.
• Effective at team leadership to deliver results in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Anticipates questions and demonstrates ability to simplify messages for all spectrum of audiences.
• Collaborative with cross-functional leaders across the organization.
• Fearlessly provides meaningful input that drives informed decision-making.
• Designs exhibits and reports that zero-in on what matters most.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Minimum $120,375.00, maximum $168,525.00. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison.

Schedule

Full-Time/Regular.