Budget Analyst, Higher Education Finance & Planning

North Shore Community College; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore Community College is seeking a Budget Analyst (Staff Associate) in the Fiscal Affairs Office. The role supports financial planning, budgeting, monitoring, and forecasting across departments to ensure compliant and informed fiscal management.

The position requires a Finance/Accounting background, 3–5 years’ experience, and proficiency with ERP systems like Ellucian Banner; CORI/SORI background check will be conducted. Full-time with benefits in Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Experience with ERP accounting system (e.g., Ellucian Banner).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, esp. Excel and Access, and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Background check (CORI/SORI) required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate the annual operating budget with the AVP of Strategic Finance and unit-level budgets.
• Monitor expenditures and revenues for compliance and risks; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and distribute actual-to-budget and other financial reports for leadership and boards.
• Provide budget training and guidance to department managers.
• Maintain data integrity in Banner and manage fund close-outs.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Excel

MS Access

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Ellucian Banner

MOS AID

HRCMS

LCD

Job description

North Shore Community College is seeking a Budget Analyst (Staff Associate) in the Fiscal Affairs Office. The role supports financial planning, budgeting, monitoring, and forecasting across departments to ensure compliant and informed fiscal management.

The position requires a Finance/Accounting background, 3–5 years’ experience, and proficiency with ERP systems like Ellucian Banner; CORI/SORI background check will be conducted. Full-time with benefits in Massachusetts.