Senior Level Finance Director Jobs
Senior level finance director jobs place experienced leaders in command of financial strategy, capital allocation, and the cross-functional teams that deliver results. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote settings, and employers like Jobot, Fitch Ratings, and Meta hiring at this level now.
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About the Opportunity
About the Role
The University seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as its senior financial executive and to provide strategic and operational leadership for the institution's financial affairs. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration, the CFO is responsible for the University's long-term financial sustainability, financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and prudent stewardship of resources in support of its academic, research, student, and institutional mission.
Responsibilities
The CFO oversees the development and execution of the University's financial strategy, including:
- Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning and analysis
- Accounting and financial reporting
- Treasury and cash management
- Debt and capital planning
- Endowment leadership
- Tax compliance and reporting
- Procurement and payroll Internal controls and financial risk management
The CFO partners closely with the President, the Board of Trustees and its Finance, Audit and Risk, and Investment Committees, and academic and administrative leaders to translate institutional priorities into sustainable financial strategies and decisions. The CFO serves as a strategic advisor to the President and University leadership, providing clear, timely, and actionable analysis of financial performance, risks, opportunities, and the long-term implications of institutional decisions.
The CFO is also a principal representative of the University to external constituencies, including credit rating agencies, bondholders and the municipal securities market, external and federal auditors, banking and investment partners, donors, and regulatory agencies.
Leadership Expectations
The CFO fosters a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, and University policies. The successful candidate will model inclusive, collegial leadership and build a finance organization recognized across the institution for analytical rigor, service orientation, and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or a related field
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including at least five (5) years leading a complex finance organization at a senior executive level
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial planning and analysis, accounting, financial reporting, treasury and debt management, capital planning, endowment management, and financial risk management
- Experience advising senior executives and governing boards on complex financial matters, with the ability to translate technical financial information into clear, actionable guidance for non-financial audiences
- Experience managing significant budgets, financial resources, and organizational complexity within a decentralized, multi-unit enterprise
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term financial strategies, including multi-year financial modeling, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis
- Experience with higher education financial models, including tuition revenue, enrollment forecasting, restricted funds, endowment resources and spending policy, sponsored research and facilities and administrative (F&A) cost recovery, financial aid discounting, auxiliaries, and capital financing
- Experience with institutional transformation, financial restructuring, or significant organizational change
- Senior financial leadership experience in higher education or another complex, mission-driven organization
Position Type
FinanceAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
119SExpected Hiring Range:
$376,385.00 - $559,872.50With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
About the Opportunity
About the Role
The University seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as its senior financial executive and to provide strategic and operational leadership for the institution's financial affairs. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration, the CFO is responsible for the University's long-term financial sustainability, financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and prudent stewardship of resources in support of its academic, research, student, and institutional mission.
Responsibilities
The CFO oversees the development and execution of the University's financial strategy, including:
- Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning and analysis
- Accounting and financial reporting
- Treasury and cash management
- Debt and capital planning
- Endowment leadership
- Tax compliance and reporting
- Procurement and payroll Internal controls and financial risk management
The CFO partners closely with the President, the Board of Trustees and its Finance, Audit and Risk, and Investment Committees, and academic and administrative leaders to translate institutional priorities into sustainable financial strategies and decisions. The CFO serves as a strategic advisor to the President and University leadership, providing clear, timely, and actionable analysis of financial performance, risks, opportunities, and the long-term implications of institutional decisions.
The CFO is also a principal representative of the University to external constituencies, including credit rating agencies, bondholders and the municipal securities market, external and federal auditors, banking and investment partners, donors, and regulatory agencies.
Leadership Expectations
The CFO fosters a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, and University policies. The successful candidate will model inclusive, collegial leadership and build a finance organization recognized across the institution for analytical rigor, service orientation, and integrity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or a related field
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including at least five (5) years leading a complex finance organization at a senior executive level
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial planning and analysis, accounting, financial reporting, treasury and debt management, capital planning, endowment management, and financial risk management
- Experience advising senior executives and governing boards on complex financial matters, with the ability to translate technical financial information into clear, actionable guidance for non-financial audiences
- Experience managing significant budgets, financial resources, and organizational complexity within a decentralized, multi-unit enterprise
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term financial strategies, including multi-year financial modeling, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis
- Experience with higher education financial models, including tuition revenue, enrollment forecasting, restricted funds, endowment resources and spending policy, sponsored research and facilities and administrative (F&A) cost recovery, financial aid discounting, auxiliaries, and capital financing
- Experience with institutional transformation, financial restructuring, or significant organizational change
- Senior financial leadership experience in higher education or another complex, mission-driven organization
Position Type
FinanceAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
119SExpected Hiring Range:
$376,385.00 - $559,872.50With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
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Senior Level Finance Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level finance director job?
Candidates who land senior level finance director roles typically bring a combination of demonstrated P&L ownership, experience leading finance teams through complex cycles, and the ability to translate financial data into executive-level strategy. Credentials like a CPA, CFA, or an MBA strengthen a candidacy, but employers at this level weight your record of influencing business decisions and building high-performing teams just as heavily as formal qualifications.
Which companies hire senior level finance directors?
Companies hiring senior level finance directors right now include Jobot, Fitch Ratings, and Meta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises managing multi-division budgets, private equity-backed portfolio companies, and growth-stage organizations building out a formal finance function for the first time.
Are there remote senior level finance director jobs?
Yes, though many organizations prefer hybrid arrangements for roles with this level of executive exposure. About 36% of senior level finance director openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting demand from companies willing to access top financial leadership outside their immediate geography. Fully remote positions tend to appear more often at technology firms and distributed organizations.
What makes a finance director role senior level?
A senior level finance director role is defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. You are setting financial strategy, not just reporting on it, overseeing multiple functions such as FP&A, accounting, treasury, or tax, and advising the CEO or board on capital decisions. Mentoring junior finance professionals and owning outcomes through business cycles, audits, and fundraising rounds are core expectations at this stage.
Which industries hire the most senior level finance directors?
Senior Level finance director roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive demand because they operate at a scale and regulatory complexity that requires dedicated senior financial leadership to manage reporting requirements, investor relations, and strategic planning simultaneously.