Budget Director

iine; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

International Institute of New England (IINE) in Boston, MA seeks a Budget Director to lead budgeting, forecasting, and internal reporting across a multi-site, multi-funder organization.

Reporting to the CFO, you will partner with program, advancement, and operations leaders to optimize grant and contract funding, supervise staff, and advance budgeting practices that support strategic priorities and compliance in a dynamic nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a senior finance role (FP&A, finance or budget management) in non-profit.
• Experience managing budgets and reporting with complex federal/state funding.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of USG regulations (Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200) and Federal Contract Regulations preferred.
• Proficiency with fund accounting, US GAAP and FASB standards.
• ERP experience (Intacct or equivalent) and cloud planning tools.
• Ability to design, implement and improve budgeting systems and processes.
• Experience in human services sector a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, mid-year forecast and multi-year projections.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements for executive leadership, board committees, and board of directors.
• Model resource allocation to maximize grant and contract funding.
• Provide budget-to-actual analysis, trend analysis, and cost projections to program and operations.
• Manage fund mapping, cost allocation, and spending plans across restricted/unrestricted funding.
• Improve internal reporting strategy with dashboards and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with award requirements and funder guidelines.
• Oversee staff and train on budgeting policies and procedures.
• Supervise budget analyst and grants/contracts tracker.

Skills

Advanced Excel

USG regulations (2 CFR 200)

Fund accounting

ERP (Intacct)

Budget management

Systems thinking

Non-profit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

MBA or master’s in finance (preferred)

Tools

Intacct ERP

Cloud planning solutions

Job description

For more than 100 years, the International Institute of New England (IINE) has created opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, employment support, and pathways to citizenship. With locations in Boston and Lowell, Massachusetts and Manchester, New Hampshire, IINE welcomes and serves thousands of individuals and families annually, including people displaced by political instability, violence, and climate crises; survivors of human trafficking; and unaccompanied children joining family members in New England. As one of the oldest and largest organizations in the region, IINE plays a leading role in shaping public understanding and support of our newest neighbors.

At IINE, our people are united by a shared belief in the dignity, resilience, and potential of every individual. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged, and every employee can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

A dynamic and, forward-looking, non-profit, IINE seeks mission-driven, solutions-focused candidates who are experts in their respective fields. Successful candidates will join a committed team of professional staff and volunteers who are devoted to welcoming and serving refugees and immigrants.

Overview

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Budget Director will lead IINE's organization-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and internal reporting functions. The role will serve as a strategic thought partner to the CFO and a business partner to program, advancement, grants, and operations leaders, translating complex financial information into clear analysis that supports resource allocation, grant and contract management, and long-term financial sustainability. The Budget Director will supervise the Budget Analyst and seasonal interns and will work closely with other members of the Finance department to strengthen planning, analysis, reporting, and budget management practices across IINE's multi-site, multi-funder environment.

• Department : Finance
• Report To : Chief Financial Officer
• Direct Report : 1-2
• Status: Full-time; Exempt
• Position Format: Hybrid
• Location: Boston, MA
• Pay Rate:Starting at $132k

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual budgeting process, support the CFO mid-year forecast, as well as multi-year financial projections and scenario planning.
• Support the CFO in the preparation and analysis of financial statements for the Executive Leadership Team, the Board Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Support the CFO and work closely with senior staff of the Programs and Advancement departments to model resource allocation that maximizes grant and contract funding in line with IINE's strategic goals.
• Provide department leaders and budget managers with proactive business partnering support, including budget-to-actual analysis, trend analysis, financial modeling, staffing and cost projections, and practical guidance to support programmatic and operational goals.
• Manage fund mapping, cost allocation, and spending plans across restricted and unrestricted funding sources, ensuring that resources are aligned with strategic priorities, donor and grant restrictions, contract requirements, and timely spend-down expectations.
• Manage and continuously improve IINE's internal reporting strategy and capabilities, including financial dashboards, grant and contract spending and billing analysis, department-level budget-to-actual reporting, variance analysis, program cost analysis, and operational cost-effectiveness measures.
• Ensure that budget managers and the Finance staff are well informed of and equipped to track federal, state, and local awards in accordance with award requirements and other applicable regulations and guidelines.
• In collaboration with the Controller and accounting team, review fund accounting activity and revenue recognition for restricted grants and contracts, including conditional grants, deferred revenue, released restrictions, and other entries that affect budget, reporting, and funder compliance.
• Supervise the Budget Analyst in preparing funding proposal budgets, grant reports and departmental budget-to-actual reports and variance analysis.
• Supervise the Budget Analyst in maintaining a comprehensive grants and contracts tracker that supports award setup, budget modifications, reporting schedules, billing accuracy, spend-down monitoring, and timely closeout.
• Review, improve, document, and train staff on policies and procedures for budget development, budget monitoring, financial reporting, grant budgeting, cost allocation, budget modifications, and funder compliance.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior-level Finance position or equivalent, working in FP&A, Finance or budget management in the non-profit sector
• Familiarity managing budgets and financial planning and reporting in non-profits that have a complex funding mix of federal and state government grants and contracts.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. Government (USG) regulations: Uniform Guidance under 2CFR 200, Federal Contract Regulations, strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of fund accounting, US GAAP and FASB standards
• Proficiency with ERP (Intacct or equivalent), cloud planning solutions and other relevant operational applications in financial planning and reporting for non-profits.
• Initiative-taker and a systems-thinker with a passion to create, implement and improve systems and processes.
• Experience working in the human services field preferred.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Effective oral, written, verbal, organizational and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong integrity and work ethic
• Mission-driven, enthusiastic to learn and grow; collaborative with a positive attitude.
• Excited to be a part of a highly functioning and service-oriented team to deliver high-quality work in a dynamic working environment.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, MBA or master's degree in finance preferred.
• Strong hands-on financial accounting experience preferred.

Work Environment Conditions

• Requires office work.
• Requires the use of virtual work tools including being on video when in meetings.
• May be required to travel to IINE locations for work and meetings.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer