[Remote] Senior Director, Strategic Finance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The College Board is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding educational opportunities. They are seeking a Senior Director of Strategic Finance to lead financial planning and analysis, manage expense management, and ensure strategic allocation of resources to support their mission.ResponsibilitiesServe as the subject matter expert on expense management, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and forecasting of expensesAnalyze expense trends across divisions and fiscal years, and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and reinvestments that support our missionCollaborate with finance business partners to develop and manage budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and sharp tracking of returns on key investmentsForecast personnel expenses in partnership with HR and department leads, incorporating staffing plans and compensation changesImplement a consistent, transparent process for corporate allocation of shared expenses across departmentsProvide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-makingLead and manage a team of select finance business partners that are expense experts for their portfoliosSet vision and priorities for the team; track and manage progress to goals; and provide coaching, thought partnership, and performance feedback to ensure team members deliver excellent work, remain engaged, and contribute meaningfully to our missionCultivate an inclusive and high achieving culture that enables all team members to live out College Board’s Operating PrinciplesBring proven leadership experience and consistently embody College Board’s Manager Expectations in your workFoster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the strategic finance teamConsolidate detailed financial data across divisions into comprehensive organization financialsPrepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports that explain variances and highlight actionable trends and insights for senior managementPrepare YTD and FY P&L analyses and summaries for presentations to the BoardDesign, test, implement, and maintain financial tools and software to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency, often in collaboration with the Finance divisions’ Operational Excellence teamProvide oversight and ownership of budget structure and reporting setup in AdaptiveDrive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems, leveraging technology and best practicesSkillsA Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or related technical field preferred12+ years of relevant and progressive experience in FP&A roles, with a focus on expense management plus finance business partner experience; extensive experience in financial modeling and quantitative analysesA strong understanding of corporate financeExperience with financial planning systems preferred, especially Workday and Adaptive PlanningThe ability to succinctly summarize complex financial analysis, present key findings to senior management, and influence decisionsProject management skills and the ability to prioritize and independently manage multiple time-sensitive projectsA solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement, with a willingness to iterate and adapt; the ability and willingness to both teach others and learn from colleaguesAdvanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills. Proficiency in other Microsoft Suite Tools or a willingness to learnExceptional attention to detailA passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven workEvidence of skills and mindsets required to live out College Board's Operating PrinciplesThe ability to travel 4-6 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board businessAuthorization to work in the United StatesA passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven workAuthorization to work in the United States for any employerCuriosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactivelyClear and concise communication skills, written and verbalA learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user inputA drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarkingA collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared successBenefitsThis is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office).All CB employees are required to occasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes.Company OverviewCollege Board is a not-for-profit organization that clears a path for all students to own their future through the Advanced Placement Program, the SAT, Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy, BigFuture, and more. It was founded in 1899, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.collegeboard.org.