Budget Supervisor

ISO New England • Holyoke, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Budget Supervisor is a transformational finance leader responsible for elevating the organization’s budgeting capabilities through innovative processes, enhanced collaboration, and a forward-thinking approach to financial planning. This role will drive the evolution from traditional budgeting practices to a more strategic, integrated model that strengthens alignment, accountability, and decision-making across the organization. As a key partner to senior leadership team, the Budget Supervisor brings structure, discipline, and forward-looking analysis to the budgeting process, ensuring resources are aligned with organizational priorities. The role leads and develops budget staff, establishes best-in-class processes and governance, and fosters strong collaboration with department leaders to strengthen accountability and financial ownership. With direct visibility to Vice Presidents and executive director leadership, this position plays a critical role in shaping financial narratives, delivering actionable insights, and supporting high-stakes decision-making. Through a combination of analytical rigor, leadership, and influence, the Budget Supervisor drives transparency, improves performance, and helps position the organization for long-term success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or MBA in Finance or Accounting.
• 5+ years of budgeting, financial analysis, or accounting experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong financial modeling skills, including forecasting, scenario analysis, and driver-based planning.
• Proficiency with budgeting software, financial systems, and advanced excel.
• Skill in other programming languages a plus such as: (SQL, BI or other data analytics tools).
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) with ability to improve and standardize financial processes.
• Strong business partnership skills with the ability to support and influence decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to senior leadership, Board members, and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Utility industry experience, including rate/tariff filings and cost-of-service ratemaking.
• Experience with FinOps practices or cost optimization.
• Familiarity with nonprofit financial reporting and IRS Form 990.
• CPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads.
• Build and maintain driver-based financial models.
• Perform trend analysis and sensitivity and scenario modeling to inform decision-making.
• Oversee FinOps practices to ensure efficient use of financial resources, including cloud/cost optimization processes if applicable.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned to strategic priorities.
• Drive performance management through metrics and dashboards.
• Provide effective leadership to department staff in the operation of the department.
• Supervise, train, and mentor staff with all levels of experience.
• Perform as SME for all other audits (external and internal).
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (3-4 days/week onsite)
• Distance-based relocation assistance available
• Competitive compensation with a base salary + performance bonus
• Robust benefits package, including: Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Wellness programs, including an onsite gym
• Free coffee at our onsite café
• Flexible work hours
• Employee Business Networks
• A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• A 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions
• Student debt benefit
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Critical illness and hospital indemnity benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid leave
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Other great company perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level