Budget Analyst (Staff Associate), Fiscal Affairs Office

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

North Shore Community College invites applications for the Budget Analyst (Staff Associate) in the Fiscal Affairs Office. This hybrid role in Danvers/MA supports budget development, forecasting, and financial monitoring across departments.

The candidate will prepare annual budgets, analyze expenditures, and provide data-driven insights to leadership. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in finance/accounting/economics with 3–5 years of experience, proficient in ERP systems (Ellucian Banner)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required; 3–5 years of related experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; experience with forecasting and budgeting.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Ellucian Banner; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the AVP of Strategic Finance to coordinate the annual operating budget and revenue projections.
• Monitor expenditures, prepare reports for leadership and external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with budgets and regulatory requirements.
• Develop unit-level budgets with academic and administrative units and track variances.
• Support multi-year capital planning and contract tracking; assist in annual financial statement audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Location: Danvers, MA Category: Administrative Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Mon Aug 31 2026

Budget Analyst (Staff Associate), Fiscal Affairs Office

Non-Unit Professional position, 37.5 hours/week

Campus Location: Danvers / Hybrid

Work Schedule: Flexible within 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

SALARY: Salary range $73,500.00 - $83,500.00. The offered salary will be commensurate with experience and education but will not exceed the stated range. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits.

At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas.

General Statement Of Duties

The Budget Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial planning, budgeting, expense monitoring, and forecasting processes at North Shore Community College. This position will work closely with various departments, faculty, and staff to ensure efficient and effective budget management. The Budget Analyst will provide critical financial insights, assist in preparing annual budgets, and monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with institutional goals and regulatory requirements. This role requires a high level of analytical skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of financial operations in higher education. As a member of the Fiscal department, you will join a close-knit, supportive team that values innovation, professional development, and superior customer service. We are looking for an analytical professional who enjoys working in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.

Essential Functions

Budget Development & Planning

• Collaborate with the AVP of Strategic Finance to coordinate the annual operating budget, including enrollment & Revenue projections, staffing plans, and strategic goals.
• Partner with academic and administrative units to develop unit-level budgets.
• Work with Human Resources to manage full-time and part-time position control tracking documents
• Work with departmental budget managers to create multi-year capital and refurbishment plans for academic programs and administrative resources

Budget Monitoring & Fiscal Control

• Monitor expenditures and revenues to ensure compliance with approved budgets, funding restrictions, and state/federal/grant requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities by reviewing and tracking multi-year commitments and identifying duplicate or overlapping resources.
• Review, reconcile, and document budget variances while identifying financial risks or trends.
• Prepare and distribute reports for academic program reviews, senior leadership, governing boards, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity within the Banner system, including chart field setup, fund balance reviews, and timely fund close-outs.
• Support restricted funds tracking and monitoring of large project revenues and expenses.

Reporting & Tracking

• Prepare and distribute actual-to-budget and other financial reports for senior leadership and the board of trustees, and other financial reports, such as for academic program reviews
• Enhance, produce, and distribute unit-specific budget planning materials
• Work with fiscal staff and budget administrators to identify future purchases and update contract tracking documents.

Training & Other Duties

• Provide financial guidance and budget training to department managers, deans, and program coordinators
• Participate in continuous improvement of budget processes, policies, and internal controls.
• Ensure data integrity within the Banner system, including but not limited to: supporting chart field set up, fund balance review, and timely close out of funds, and maintaining the requisition workflow.
• Assist in annual independent financial statement audit and perform other duties, activities, or projects as assigned

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Assistant Vice President, Strategic Finance

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, and 3-5 years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and related experience
• At least 2 years' experience in financial analysis and forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, and revenue modeling
• Exceptional analytical skills with the capacity to gather, analyze, and evaluate complex data.
• Experience with ERP accounting system(s) (e.g., Ellucian Banner)
• Possess solid accounting knowledge and exceptional organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Access, and financial and data reporting tools.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, identify key issues, and utilize inductive reasoning in complex situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish positive departmental, internal, and external relations in a multi-tasked, time-sensitive environment within a culturally diverse and inclusive workspace.
• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the higher education sector.
• Experience with state-specific systems (e.g., MOSAID, HRCMS, LCD)
• Experience with reporting and planning tools such as Anaplan, COGNOS, or ZogoTech.

Additional Information

North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affidavit Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: [e-mail]

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here.

In alignment with our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and rigorous educational and employment opportunities, NSCC is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, and to support fulfilling essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our ADA/504 Coordinator: [e-mail]

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