Director of Budget

Community College of Denver; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Red Rocks Community College is seeking a Director of Budget to lead the budget development, forecasting, and position control, coordinating the annual process and building financial models to support decision making.

The role oversees budgeting, enrollment and revenue forecasting, reporting, and state submissions, collaborating with departments to ensure compliance and fiscal sustainability across RRCC Lakewood.

Qualifications

• Advanced budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.
• Knowledge of government budgeting and higher education finance.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Strong enrollment-driven budgeting understanding.
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate it clearly.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience presenting to stakeholders and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget development, forecasting, position control, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate annual budget process and develop financial models.
• Provide data-driven insights to support institutional planning and compliance.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Financial reporting

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or related field

Five (5) years of budgeting/forecasting experience

Tools

Banner

Cognos

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Title: Director of Budget

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Red Rocks Community College

Division: Finance and Administration

Department: RRCC Business Services

Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus

Location: Lakewood

Salary Range:$90,768 - $99,844

Who We Are:

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Learning, Collaboration, Community, Belonging, and Empowerment.

RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first‑hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Job Summary:

The Director of Budget leads the College's budget development, financial forecasting, position control, and institutional financial analysis functions. This position is responsible for coordinating the annual budget process, developing financial models and forecasts, monitoring budget performance, and providing data-driven analysis to support informed decision‑making across the institution.

The Director oversees budget administration, enrollment and revenue forecasting, personnel budgeting, financial reporting, and state and system budget submissions. The position develops analyses and recommendations that support resource planning, operational efficiency, and fiscal sustainability while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, Colorado Community College System requirements, State Fiscal Rules, accounting standards, and College policies.

Working collaboratively with academic and administrative departments, Human Resources, Institutional Research, Accounting, and other stakeholders, the Director provides technical expertise, financial insights, and budgetary guidance to support effective resource management and institutional planning.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial management, and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of government budgeting, state fiscal requirements, and higher education finance.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of enrollment-driven budgeting and revenue forecasting.
• Ability to analyze complex data.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non‑financial audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting applications.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, customer service, accountability, and fiscal stewardship.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial planning, accounting, financial analysis, or fiscal management.
• Experience developing and managing large, complex budgets.
• Experience in financial forecasting, modeling, and budget administration.
• Experience presenting financial information to stakeholders.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field
• Experience in higher education, governmental, or public‑sector finance.
• Experience with Colorado Community College System budgeting and finance practices.
• Experience with ERP, budgeting, business intelligence, and reporting systems.
• Experience using Banner, Cognos, Power BI, Tableau, or similar systems.

Physical & Cognitive Demands

The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Starting Salary

Starting salary range for this position is $90,768 - $99,844 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, FLSA‑exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at [e-mail].

Benefits

• At RRCC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:
• Strong, flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA’s Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. RRCC contributes 21.61% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans are also available.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.
• Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C‑SEAP).
• Generous paid time off benefits including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.
• State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
• Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website.

Notice to all Applicants

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
• Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non‑instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Red Rocks Community College participates in E‑Verify.
• Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke‑free campus.
• All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.
• Employees may not have a combination of overtime exempt and non‑exempt positions within the System at the same time. Employees in overtime exempt positions may be eligible for additional assignments, such as teaching or other non‑instructional academic work, outside of their regular position duties. Payment for additional assignments shall be in accordance with the College’s or System Office’s applicable pay schedule for similarly situated positions where the work is being performed. Work on additional assignments must be completed when the employee is not receiving regular pay for another position and are subject to all applicable workload limits.

RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information can be found publicly at https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.

We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.

Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.

For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.