Director of Budget HV-NTP-9902

Hudson Valley Community College•City of Troy, NY

2d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is seeking an experienced, dynamic, capable, creative, and caring individual to join their team as the Director of Budget. This role is responsible for managing the College’s financial planning, leading budget development, resource allocation, forecasting (revenue/expenses), and financial analysis. The Director will collaborate with administrative and academic leaders, present to executives, ensure compliance, manage staff, and develop long-term fiscal strategies to meet institutional and strategic goals. HVCC is a multi-campus college within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, serving nearly 9,000 students and employing nearly 1,000 individuals. The college is committed to educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, public administration, accounting, public policy, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
5+ years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial planning, or related areas, preferably within a higher education environment
Strong experience developing financial models, forecasts, and complex analyses to support strategic decision-making
Demonstrated ability to lead planning and budgeting processes in a collaborative, multi-stakeholder environment
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for diverse audiences
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education or similarly complex institutions
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools
Experience supporting executive leadership and/or board-level reporting

Responsibilities

Leads the College’s annual and multi-year budget development process, partnering with senior leadership, the Budget Committee, and the Board of Trustees.
Guides strategic planning and resource allocation by evaluating institutional priorities and aligning financial plans with long-term goals.
Develops and implements financial planning models, policies, and tools to support data-driven decision-making.
Monitors budget performance throughout the fiscal year, providing analysis, forecasts, and recommendations for adjustments.
Partners with academic and administrative leaders (including the Provost, Deans and Directors) to support budget planning, clarify needs, and advise on financial strategy.
Builds and maintains financial models and scenario analyses to inform institutional planning and assess financial impact.
Collaborates with Human Resources on salary and benefits planning, including position control and workforce-related analytics.
Support executive leadership and the Board of Trustees with monthly financial statements that analyze cost and revenue trends and other fiscal data, comparing current with previous fiscal years.
Partners with the Comptroller’s Office on cash flow projections, reporting, and overall financial health.
Serve as a campus-wide resource on budgeting policies, processes, and best practices.
Prepares the College’s multi-year fiscal plan incorporating short/long-range enrollment trend data and consequent staffing levels, short/long-range equipment acquisition needs, and other expenditures and revenue projections.
Assures accurate and timely filing of the processing of capital construction vouchers to the County of Rensselaer for payment as well as filing and receipt of state aid from the Dormitory Authority and SUNY Capital Facilities with respect to the capital program. Supervises the accounting function relative to this area which includes debt service payment, account reconciliation, account analysis, and maintenance of the ledger, in addition to authorizing requisitions for fund availability.
Manages the financial portion of the College’s five-year capital construction request to prepare and submit appropriate forms and resolutions to College President, Board of Trustees, County and SUNY.
Other duties as assigned.