Director of Budget & Finance

About the role

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.

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.
• Independently deliver accurate, timely results and provide proactive leadership in support of the College’s financial operations and strategic goals.

Requirements

Education and experience to meet the rigors of the position. Examples may include a 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. Masters in Accounting or Finance and CPA license highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: in-depth understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); supervisory principles and practices; and experience with standard Microsoft Office software products.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with Workday financial systems and reporting strongly preferred.
• Ability To Independently lead and execute complex financial processes and deliverables with minimal oversight.
• Consistently meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for all assigned areas, including team output.
• Anticipate challenges, proactively communicate risks, and implement solutions without prompting.
• Balance attention to detail with strategic, big-picture thinking.
• Lead, develop, and hold staff accountable for high-quality performance.
• Analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Exercise sound judgment in high-impact financial decisions.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership and the Board.
• Present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and controls.
• Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success.

Skills

• Knowledge of: in-depth understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); supervisory principles and practices; and experience with standard Microsoft Office software products.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with Workday financial systems and reporting strongly preferred.
• Ability To Independently lead and execute complex financial processes and deliverables with minimal oversight.
• Consistently meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong ownership and accountability for all assigned areas, including team output.
• Anticipate challenges, proactively communicate risks, and implement solutions without prompting.
• Balance attention to detail with strategic, big-picture thinking.
• Lead, develop, and hold staff accountable for high-quality performance.
• Analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Exercise sound judgment in high-impact financial decisions.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership and the Board.
• Present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and controls.

Benefits

Excellent benefits include 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.

Pay

$121,339.73 - $134,821.93 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience.

Schedule

This is an on-site position and the schedule is 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday through Friday.

Pre-requisites

For Position (Qualifications Standards): Education and experience to meet the rigors of the position. Examples may include a 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. Masters in Accounting or Finance and CPA license highly preferred.