Nicole McCaffrey
Wakefield
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with a proven track record at Boston University Libraries, excelling in budget management and strategic planning. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced financial efficiency and transparency, while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Adept at contract negotiation and team leadership, driving significant improvements in resource allocation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance and Business Services
Boston University Libraries
Boston
07.2021 - Current
- Lead a team of 3-5 that maintain functions, including: budget management, payroll, library resource acquisitions, student employment, travel expense reporting, mailroom operations, and procurement.
- Oversee financial operations, ensuring budget alignment and cost efficiency.
- Developing systems for deploying and reporting allocated budgets to departmental stakeholders.
- Implementing strategic initiatives, achieving measurable financial improvements.
- Streamlining internal procurement processes, enhancing departmental collaboration and productivity.
- Primary role in BU Libraries’ budget request process, developing projections, reporting, and analyses for Libraries submission.
- Representing Boston University Libraries as a member of the university-wide HR Liaisons group and Budget Administrator's group.
- Maintaining precise financial records and executing monthly reconciliations, ensuring compliance with university policies.
- Working with vendors to negotiate and implement contracts and license agreements to generate the best financial value and terms of use available.
Finance Manager
Boston University Libraries
Boston
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Promoted to Director of Finance and Business Services
Fiscal and Development Administrator
Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center, Boston University
Boston
07.2016 - 01.2020
- Managed fiscal operations, ensuring budget adherence and achieving substantial improvements in resource allocation efficiency.
- Coordinated fundraising initiatives, enhancing donor engagement and driving noticeable results in contributions.
- Maintained financial records with precision, leading to improved audit outcomes and compliance with institutional guidelines.
- Developed and implemented a new tracking system for donations, streamlining reporting processes and elevating transparency.
- Maintained comprehensive financial documentation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to institutional standards.
Outreach and Operations Administrator
Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center, Boston University
Boston
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Coordinated outreach programs, enhancing community engagement and fostering partnerships with local organizations.
- Implemented efficient operational procedures, leading to noticeable improvements in workflow and service delivery.
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a welcoming environment and positive experiences for all visitors.
- Maintained accurate records and reports, supporting operational transparency and compliance with institutional standards.
- Coordinated with internal and external vendors in support of large speaker engagements and associated programs.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - HISTORY
Simmons University
Boston, MA08.2013
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI05.2009
Skills
- Financial forecasting
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Data interpretation
- Human resources
- Contract negotiation
- Vendor relations
- Payroll
- Student employment
- HR systems
- Financial reporting
- Administrative systems
- Donor relations
- Fundraising
- System implementation
- Process improvement
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Financial policy development
- Organizational skills
- Financial systems implementation
Timeline
Director of Finance and Business Services
Boston University Libraries
07.2021 - Current
Finance Manager
Boston University Libraries
01.2020 - 07.2021
Fiscal and Development Administrator
Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center, Boston University
07.2016 - 01.2020
Outreach and Operations Administrator
Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center, Boston University
01.2016 - 07.2016
MASTER OF ARTS - HISTORY
Simmons University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY
Roger Williams University
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