Director, Strategic Finance

About the role

Director, Strategic Finance      College Board - Finance      Location:  This 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).     Type: This is a full-time position      About the Team      The Strategic Finance team is a highly collaborative team, working with senior leaders across the organization to drive key decisions that strengthen the outcomes of our programs and services. As the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) arm of the Finance division, we  leverage  a strong understanding of College Board’s economics, a broad range of financial models, and deep relationships with program leaders to manage and analyze a billion-dollar budget. Our work ensures that the College Board’s resources are strategically and sustainably  allocated  in support of our mission to clear a path for all students to own their future.        About the Opportunity       As a Director of Strategic Finance, you are an adept translator between program priorities and the organization's financial strategy. You help teams craft and refine their budgets, accurately forecast changes throughout the year, and keep leadership apprised of the financial health and needs of your portfolio of programs. You are your portfolio’s budget expert – masterfully tracking and telling the stories behind the investments, regularly adjusting projections to reflect  new trends  and inputs, and consistently using your financial modeling and analytical superpowers to provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive executive decision-making. Our ideal candidate is passionate about finance, has a strong understanding of FP&A best practices, and is driven by a desire to make a positive impact on students’ lives.      In this role, you will:     Budgeting & forecasting  (40%)    Run annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for programs in your portfolio    ead monthly variance reviews with budget managers and ensure your programs stay on track to meet annual finance targets    Maintain expense projections, regularly updating assumptions to reflect the latest vendor agreements, program decisions, and market trends     Build and streamline financial models to improve budgeting and forecasting accuracy     Proactively  identify  and size risks, opportunities, and other watch items      Financial analysis (25%)     Support key analytical work streams, which may include unit cost analyses, ROI assessments, targeted cost reduction exercises, or other strategic finance projects    Distill complex analyses into key insights and recommendations that drive sound business and strategy decisions       Reporting (15%)     Develop and deliver monthly and quarterly financial performance reports     Proactively design custom strategic financial reports, outlining actionable insights for senior leadership     Partnership management (10%)    Build and  maintain  relationships with program and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure understanding of priority work and resourcing needs     Serve as a finance expert and business partner for portfolio programs       About You     You have:      Expertise  in financial planning and analysis, with 5-7  years experience  with budgeting and forecasting work    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related technical field preferred    Strong organization and prioritization skills and the proven ability to move forward multiple projects in concert, both independently and as a member of the team    Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including extensive experience in financial modeling     Strong communication  and customer service skills, including experience summarizing complex financial analyses and presenting key findings to senior management     Solid understanding of corporate finance      Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills     Experience with financial planning systems preferred,  e.g.  Workday Adaptive Planning        A passion for supporting educational and career opportunities for millions of students       The ability to travel 4-6 times a year to College Board offices or on behalf of College Board business    Authorization to work in the United States         All roles at College Board require:   A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work   Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively.    Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal   A 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 input.   A 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 benchmarking.   A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success   Authorization to work in the United States     About Our Process     Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.   This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.   While   the   hiring process   may vary, it generally   includes:   resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.         What We Offer   At   College   Board, we offer more than a paycheck:   we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive.   We’re   a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market.     A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation   The hiring range for this role is $80,000-$135,000. We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live. Below, we've offered an estimated range for a variety of metro areas throughout the United States. New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington   DC   and Los Angeles:  $105,000-$135,000 Austin, Boston, Chicago,   Philadelphia   and Denver:  $90,000-$120,000   Atlanta, Miami, Iowa   City   and most other locations throughout the Southeast and Midwest:    $80,000-$108,000  We aim to make our best offer upfront, rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data.   You’ll   have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what   it’s   like to work at   College   Board throughout your hiring process. Check out   our   careers page   for   more.