Director of Financial Planning & Analysis - Boca Raton

Summary

Lynn University is an innovative, global and personalized college based in Boca Raton, Florida. Our 3,000 students are from approximately 100 countries. Our NCAA Division II Fighting Knights athletics program has won 25 national championships (and counting!)

The Chronicle of Higher Education consistently recognizes us as a "Great College to Work For" with high scores in compensation and benefits; work/life balance; job satisfaction; respect and appreciation, and more.

As a Lynn employee, you will help us build a better world with our students. Lynn is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Financial Planning & Analysis.

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will develop and lead Lynn's financial planning, operating budget, capital budget, and year-end forecasting processes and related tools, reporting, procedures and policies. The Director will review and analyze budget performance results and develop insightful suggestions for investment, sourcing, and cost reduction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting/planning, forecasting, long-term planning and strategic business analysis for the University
• Oversee and conduct financial analysis, modeling, forecasting and reporting to ensure on-going financial viability of the University's operations
• Maintain five-year financial plan for the University and coordinate with leadership and staff across the University to develop and integrate plans for strategic initiatives, net tuition revenue, fundraising, personnel, capital expenditures, and debt
• Review monthly variances to determine cause and recommend adjustments and/or improvements
• Develop capital expenditure plan in consultation with CFO, Facilities, IT and Advancement
• Develop budget, forecasts and variance analysis with budget owners and senior leaders
• Prepare documentation for Board of Trustee meetings
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required
• MBA is preferred
• 10 years of experience in the field of financial planning and analysis required
• Experience in higher education or a large not-for-profit organization is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of computerized financial systems, preferably Workday
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Must have demonstrated experience with financial statement and report preparation
• Demonstrated ability with financial modeling
• Must possess effective oral communication, writing, organizational, analytical, problem solving, supervisory, and group leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders across an organization
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel at a highly proficient level
• Individual must be able to handle sensitive, confidential information in a mature, professional manner

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