DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND OPERATIONS, Resource Development and Alumni Association, working with the Executive Director of Finance and Operations (F&O), to oversee and administer a $35M operational budget for Resource Development (RD).

• Provide functional back-up to the Alumni Association’s $19M operational budget;
• Prepare, analyze and present financial information including annual budgets and quarterly reporting to the MIT Budget Office;
• Direct the work of the RD finance staff;
• Oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial activities including annual budgets and expenses, monthly activity and audit reconciliations, and special projects;
• Act as the principal troubleshooter for RD staff, triaging financial issues, interpreting MIT accounting policies, and initiating action;
• And serve as primary liaison with the central service providers.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Minimum seven years of financial management experience;
• Two years supervising staff, setting goals, and managing performance and budgets; robust communication, analysis, problem-solving, and project management skills;
• Ability to present financial data clearly for audiences at all levels, both in writing and verbally;
• Proven leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across, and down multiple areas;
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, complex environment and perform work with attention to detail and time sensitivity;
• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information and exercise a high level of discretion;
• Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office, BrioQuery or other reporting tools;
• And expertise in Microsoft Excel.

PREFERRED:

• Advanced degree and MIT experience with financial systems.