Director of Financial & Accounting Strategy

Job description

AACSB is the worlds leading voice in business education, providing quality assurance (accreditation), intelligence and thought leadership, and learning and development (e.g., conferences, seminars, digital learning) opportunities to over 1,700 member organizations and more than 900 accredited business schools in over 100 countries and territories. AACSBs core values of quality, community, social responsibility, diversity and inclusion, and ethics are all viewed through a global lens in our collective commitment to transform business education for positive societal impact. Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB connects educators, students, and business to develop the next generation of great leaders.

As the Director of Financial and Accounting Strategy you will play a critical role in evaluating financial planning and performance, ensuring that the organization successfully plans for short- and long-term growth and is effectively monitoring business performance. You will also lead and be responsible for the overall strategic direction of corporate accounting. You will lead a team of accounting and finance professionals who will provide valuable contributions to your goals.

How you will contribute:

* Lead strategy and production of all financial reporting requirements, including analysis of budget projections and financial performance.
* Provide and be accountable for all aspects of corporate accounting strategic direction. This includes general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, compliance, internal controls, and tax reporting.
* Direct the development of annual budget and quarterly forecast projections. Provide analysis of budgets and forecasts to validate financial projections.
* Collaborate with budget managers to develop budgets and forecasts based on actual results and business needs. Develop and update financial models and identify appropriate modifications/adjustments to forecasts.
* Develop and analyze performance metrics to identify key drivers for expenses, revenues and business risks.
* Investigate financial variances, trends and drivers to influence business strategy and optimization.
* Analyze business and financial data to support strategic business investments and decisions.
* Work on ad-hoc analyses as requested and regularly streamline processes and workflows.
* Lead the development of financial budgeting and forecasting systems.

Requirements

* Fluency in English language
* Bachelors Degree, preferably in accounting or finance, obtained through an accredited college or university
* Ten (10) years of accounting and/or finance experience, with at least five years of experience leading exempt-level employees.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Masters Degree in a related field obtained through an accredited college or university
* CPA certification or CMA certification
* Twelve (12) years of accounting and/or finance experience, leading a team of direct and indirect reports.

WHY JOIN AACSB?

We take pride in providing our employees with an inclusive work environment that promotes individual development. Our employees say our benefits, location, flexible work environment, and their colleagues are the primary drivers that attract and keep them with AACSB.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefit package, including a hybrid work environment, generous vacation, sick and holiday paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, 403B, short and long-term disability, life insurance, wellness allowance, and tuition reimbursement.