Director of Budget & Finance
About The Position
Under the direction of the Vice President of Finance & Administration, the Director of Budget & Finance is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the college-wide budget and financial planning functions. This includes independently driving budget development, ensuring timely completion of critical financial deliverables, and maintaining full ownership of financial operations and outcomes. The Director serves as a key strategic partner to senior leadership, providing clear financial analysis, projections, and recommendations. This role requires proactive identification of issues, development of solutions, and consistent follow-through to ensure all financial processes are completed accurately and on time. In addition, the Director provides technical accounting expertise, leads audit coordination, and oversees banking, investments, student accounts, and cash flow management. Success in this role requires strong leadership, proactive communication, the ability to manage competing priorities, and the discipline to execute consistently without reliance on close supervision.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and five years related experience, or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the functions of the position.
- Degree in a related field and progressive experience in management and leadership roles required.
- Minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience required.
- In-depth understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
- Experience with standard Microsoft Office software products.
- Advanced Excel skills required.
- Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
- Successful completion of a background check including a motor vehicles records report required.
Nice To Haves
- Masters in Accounting or Finance and CPA license highly preferred.
- Experience with Workday financial systems and reporting strongly preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, development, and execution of the college-wide budget. Maintain a deep, working understanding of all aspects of the budget and proactively guide others in its interpretation and use.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting and decision-making.
- Co-Chair the Funding Formula Committee and partner closely with campus leadership.
- Ensure all budget materials, including those for the Board of Trustees, are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.
- Lead audit preparation and coordination, ensuring all schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation are accurate and completed on time.
- Maintain accountability for the integrity of financial data, including balance sheet and income statement accounts, reserves, payroll liabilities, and related financial reporting.
- Provide proactive financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making across the College.
- Develop and present financial reports and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees.
- Identify risks, trends, and opportunities and ensure timely communication and resolution.
- Hire, develop, and supervise staff, fostering accountability, clarity, and high performance. Provide clear direction, regular feedback, and oversight to ensure team deliverables meet expectations. Maintain full accountability for the accuracy and quality of team output.
- Manage banking relationships, investments, and cash flow to ensure liquidity and compliance with Board policy and state statutes. Proactively monitor cash position and identify risks or opportunities.
- Provide leadership and support for the college-wide Student Accounts function, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of student financial transactions, receivables, and account reconciliations. Partner with staff to maintain strong internal controls, consistent processes, and effective practices across all locations, while maintaining overall accountability for the completeness, audit readiness, and reliability of student account balances and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements. Strengthen internal controls and proactively recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and systems.
- Consistently exhibit a high level of professional judgment, initiative, and accountability. Success is measured by the ability to independently deliver accurate, timely results and provide proactive leadership in support of the College’s financial operations and strategic goals.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Pet insurance
- retirement contribution
- tuition reimbursement
- annual & sick time
- mental health resources
- healthy lifestyle benefits
- affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability
- relocation if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
