Director of Advancement Finance

Job Description

The Director of Advancement Finance is responsible for strategic oversight of the Division of Advancement's financial landscape. This role manages a complex institutional budget comprised of endowments, spendable gifts, and university-based funds. This role will lead the Division's internal financial processes-including budgeting, forecasting, and year-end close-ensuring full alignment with University systems and transparency in financial reporting.

As a key strategic partner, the Director of Advancement Finance will provide the data-driven insights and multi-year planning necessary to support decision-making for a high-growth, 240+ division.

This is a hybrid position, based in Providence, RI. The Division of Advancement works in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays (at a minimum), and is remote on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Oversight: Direct the planning and execution of a $40M+ budget. Create sophisticated multi-year financial models and projections to inform long-term divisional goals.
• Process Management: Lead internal budgeting and forecasting cycles. Ensure the Division operates transparently within University financial systems and adheres to all institutional year-end close procedures.
• Policy & Education: Drive the adoption of financial policies across the Division. Act as the lead educator, providing training and resources to all staff with budget responsibility to ensure fiscal literacy and accountability.
• Contract & Facilities Management: Coordinate the Division's contract management efforts and oversee the financial and operational procedures for the Division's facilities at South Street Landing.
• Collaborative Liaison: Serve as a critical link between Advancement and the University's central Budget Office. Partner closely with the Vice President of Advancement Services and Development Support to align financial strategy with fundraising operations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required (preferably a BBA in accounting).
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience within a complex organization in a related field such as finance, program management, organizational operations, organizational management, or nonprofit administration.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing complex budgets.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising professional staff.