Director of Business and Finance, Qatar

This position requires relocation to Doha, Qatar where Northwestern University is a part of "Education City", an initiative of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development.

A Relocation package is provided.

Located on the outskirts of Doha, the capital of Qatar, " Education City" covers 14 square kilometers and houses educational facilities from school age to research level and branch campuses of some of the world's leading universities.



Job Summary:

The Director of Business and Finance is accountable for Northwestern University in Qatar’s (NU-Q’s) business and financial operations, including planning, analysis, financial reporting and other administrative activities. This Director is a member of the senior administrative team, reporting directly to the Dean with a dotted line relationship to the COO. The Director works closely with other members of the senior administrative team to review and report the financial state of NU-Q’s operations and to analyze and respond to issues which may affect NU-Q’s ability to achieve its objectives. The Director assists the Dean in determining the business and financial resource requirements for the operations of NU-Q.

Specific Responsibilities:

Reviews and reports the financial state of NU-Q’s operations;
Compiles, analyzes, reports and responds to business and financial issues that may affect NU-Q’s ability to achieve its objectives;
Establishes policies, practices, controls and guidelines for the accounting, management and auditing of financial resources;
Oversees staff supporting the purchasing and accounts payable functions, NU-Q accountants and student financial services personnel;
Leads financial planning, analysis and reporting activities, coordinating with Northwestern and external auditors, accountants, and financial personnel;
Performing related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree, equivalent in a financial discipline or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired;
At least 5-7 years of experience developing, implementing and assessing financial and operational controls;
Experience in a higher education organization;
Operational assessment and financial reporting experience;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Effective interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to build consensus.

Preferred Qualifications:

An MBA degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.