Budget Supervisor

ISO New England Inc.•Holyoke, MA

1d•Hybrid

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 building and leading a high-performing, centralized budgeting function that elevates financial planning across the organization. This role goes beyond oversight—driving the shift from fragmented processes to a unified, strategic model that delivers clarity, consistency, and real-time insight into financial performance. 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. This is a rare opportunity to build something that matters. You’ll lead the creation of a centralized budgeting function from the ground up, influence enterprise-wide decision-making, and partner closely with senior leadership on high-impact financial strategy. If you’re motivated by transformation, visibility, and the chance to leave a lasting imprint on how an organization plans and performs, this role delivers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or MBA in Finance or Accounting.
5+ years of budgeting, financial analysis, or accounting experience.
Supervisory or team leadership experience required.
Proficiency with budgeting software, financial systems, and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences, both within ISO-New England and outside the company.
Strategic thinker; pragmatic problem solver; creative; flexible.
Author and deliver reports to a variety of levels of staff, technical staff, Board of Directors, regulatory staff and Senior Management.

Nice To Haves

Skill in other programming languages a plus such as: (SQL, BI or other data analytics tools)
Utility experience preferred: including knowledge of the preparation of Rate or Tariff filings and the development of supporting testimony and cost of service base ratemaking at the federal level.
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.
Track actual expenditures against approved budgets and identify variances.
Oversee FinOps practices to ensure efficient use of financial resources, including cloud/cost optimization processes if applicable.
Conduct forecasting, trend analysis, and scenario planning.
Serve as the primary contact for budget-related inquiries across departments.
Prepare financial and budget reports for leadership and stakeholders.
Coordinate the collection and preparation of financial data required for the annual IRS Form 990.
Provide effective leadership to department staff in the operation of the department.
Supervise, train, and mentor budget and finance staff.
Perform as SME for all other audits (external and internal).
Other duties as assigned.