The Chief Financial Officer’s mission is to stabilize WBUR’s current operations and lead its transformation into a financially sustainable business model. If successful, this transformation will not only solidify WBUR’s future but also position it as a pioneering model for other NPR stations.

The CFO is a senior leader at WBUR responsible for overseeing the Finance and Business Office as well as the Engineering, Operations, and IT groups. The CFO provides financial expertise, leads operational planning and revenue and expense forecasting for the WBUR and helps drive strategy including long-term modeling, budgeting and forecasting. In addition, the CFO ensures the reliability of our broadcasting towers, equipment, tools and personnel, in addition to IT and facilities.

Financial Leadership

Develop and maintain financial strategies for budgeting and forecasting working closely with all WBUR departments. Oversee financial operations including but not limited to accounting, treasury, accounts payable, accounts receivable, incentive compensation, grants, audits and compliance and year-end activities. Manage relationships with Boston University and other external partners such as banks as needed. Identify and mitigate any financial risks and ensure a controlled environment with appropriate controls for accurate reporting. Reviews business opportunities to ensure sound business decisions and outcomes and review any pertinent contracts. Lead and provide CEO updates on revenues, forecasts and expenditures in line with budget commitments. Prepare and present financial results, modeling to the Board Committees.

Working with the Director of Engineering, Operations, and IT

Support the stability and optimization of our broadcasting towers and tools. Support all dimensions of our on-air production Manage our facilities working to ensure a safe, clean and professional environment. Manage our IT needs throughout WBUR and support any technology projects as necessary .

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this leader will collaborate on strategic budget planning and initiatives, leveraging financial insights to support organizational objectives. Their involvement in strategic planning and implementation aligns with WBUR's mission and facilitates its strategic transformation.

In summary, the Chief Financial Officer embodies a multifaceted role crucial to WBUR's financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and strategic advancement.