Strategic Finance & Operations Leader

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 325,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University seeks a Chief Administrative and Business Officer to lead the Steinhardt School's financial and administrative functions. This senior role reports to the Dean and partners with the CFO on budgeting, risk management, and resource allocation to advance academic priorities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of progressive leadership in finance and administration, with strong communication and change-management abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant financial education.
• 10+ years of progressive financial and administrative leadership experience.
• Experience with strategic planning and resource allocation in a large organization.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead school-wide strategic financial management and general administrative operations.
• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with internal controls.
• Manage facilities, IT, HR, and risk mitigation for the school.
• Collaborate with dean and central university offices to align policies with academic priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NYU financial systems

Job description

New York University seeks a Chief Administrative and Business Officer to lead the Steinhardt School's financial and administrative functions. This senior role reports to the Dean and partners with the CFO on budgeting, risk management, and resource allocation to advance academic priorities.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of progressive leadership in finance and administration, with strong communication and change-management abilities.