Budget Supervisor
About The Position
ISO New England is the independent system operator responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable flow of electricity in our region and planning for the future of the electric grid. We are at the forefront of New England’s ongoing transition to clean energy. 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
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
