Hybrid Senior Finance Leader — Strategy & Governance

National Academies; United States; Hybrid; USD 101,130 - 158,015; Full time

Job summary

National Academy of Engineering seeks a Senior Financial Officer to lead finance, budgeting, and reporting across NAE and NAEF. The role requires strategic financial analysis, governance support, and management of endowments, with a focus on regulatory compliance and cross‑department collaboration.

The position emphasizes leadership, risk management, and confidential handling of sensitive information within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to interact at all levels.
• Ability to solve problems of substantial variety and complexity.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to develop relationships across departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversees financial activities for NAE and NAEF, develops processes, and advises staff on policies.
• Provides strategic financial analysis, projections, and reports to leadership.
• Manages accounting cycles, budgeting, and compliance with regulations and audits.
• Authorizes expenditures and supports endowments and long-term investments.
• Leads governance and board support activities and acts as authorized representative for banking/investments.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

National Academy of Engineering seeks a Senior Financial Officer to lead finance, budgeting, and reporting across NAE and NAEF. The role requires strategic financial analysis, governance support, and management of endowments, with a focus on regulatory compliance and cross‑department collaboration.

The position emphasizes leadership, risk management, and confidential handling of sensitive information within a hybrid work environment.