Director of Budgeting, Planning,

Curry College; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry College in Milton, MA is seeking a Director of Budgeting, Planning, & Analysis to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis within the Finance Office. The role collaborates with senior leadership to prepare board reports and strategic financial plans.

The position requires strong communication, advanced Excel skills (including VBA), and nonprofit finance experience. On-site work with annual budget cycles affecting college-wide operations and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance.
• 5–7 years of financial analysis and accounting in nonprofit higher education.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Ability to analyze actual vs budget/forecast and prepare MD&A monthly.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and control the annual budget process and deliver to the Board.
• Lead FP&A budgeting and forecasting activities with senior leadership.
• Produce monthly MD&A with cross‑department data and executive summaries.
• Support annual audit and internal/external reporting.
• Maintain enrollment and aid models and support ad hoc financial analyses.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

VB for Excel (VBA)

Banner systems

Job description

Director of Budgeting, Planning, & Analysis

Under the supervision of the Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance/CFO, the Director of Budgeting, Planning, & Analysis is responsible for overseeing the prospective financial management functions. This includes both budgeting and forecasting and encompasses the planning, coordination and control of these processes. Also responsible for financial and predictive analysis and benchmarking while supporting the Finance Office's complex accounting functions

Essential Functions:

• Working with the AVP for Finance/Controller, planning, coordinating and controlling the annual budget process that beginsin December and the culmination of which is a budget package submission to the Board of Trustees in April;
• Responsible for leading the annual budgeting budget process incongruence with the Associate Vice President of Finance, Controller, and the rest of the Finance Department;
• The annual budget and forecasting processes involve significant interaction with the College's Senior Leadership and budget managers. Accordingly, the Director of FP&A must have strong communication skills and be able to work cross-functionally across all levels of the College;
• Planning, coordinating and controlling the semi-annual forecasting process that culminates in a forecast package for the President of the College and Board of Trustees;
• Analyzing and documenting actual vs. budgeted and forecasted financial results on a monthly basis (a monthly "MD&A" process). This involve researching detailed operational information with all departments of the College and condensing the information into executive-level summaries;
• Assisting the AVP for Finance/Controller in preparation of financial analyses in support of the annual audit and internal and external financial and tax reporting;
• Working with the AVP for Finance/Controller, maintain all macro-enabled worksheets that support monthly accounting close and monthly internal financial statements;
• Working with enrollment management, maintain all enrollment models;
• Working with financial aid on aid strategy models;
• Researching and compiling competitive and benchmark information for comparative analysis purposes;
• Continuing the on-going process of updating and refining the College's long-term (e.g. 5-Year) Financial Model;
• Working with the broader college community to support ad hoc request to create financial models to support business performance other financial analyses as necessary;
• Preparing and submitting various industry related surveys to IPEDS/NECHE, etc.
• Assist others in the Finance Office with ad hoc reports and troubleshooting errors;
• Working with the Director of Student Accounts, perform analysis on student semester bills that are sent out in June and November. This may include working with other departments that have an impact on student billing and understanding their processes (i.e. Registrar's Office, Residence Life, etc.);
• Assist appropriate personnel during tax time in generating and assisting with filing the College's tax returns, including Forms1099 and Forms 1098-T;
• Performing other financial analyses as necessary;
• Budget reporting - evaluate on an on-going basis the budget report process in conjunction with the AVP for Finance and EVP For Admin & Finance for the purpose of providing efficient, timely, and informative reports to support the budget decision making process;
• Board reporting - develop management reports to support the Board decision making process on an ongoing basis in conjunction with the President and EVP For Admin & Finance. Maintain, support and implement modifications to existing board reports systems as needed.

Additional Functions:

• Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy;
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or their designee.

Job Requirements:

Essential Characteristics:

• Must be proactive, self-directed, and results-oriented, with the ability to define and execute projects independently and collaboratively.
• Must possess excellent time management skills and have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Exhibits a high degree of initiative for bringing tasks to successful completion and succeeding in achieving stated goals.
• Expresses oneself clearly, purposefully and effectively in both one on one and group settings, and both verbal and written context.
• Possesses healthy levels of self-motivation and self-confidence; a strategic thinking ability combined with a"hands-on" detail orientation; intelligence; a strong work ethic; tact and diplomacy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years experience in financial analysis and accounting for a non-profit organization, preferably in HigherEducation.
• Financial management experience is necessary to analyze, monitor and forecast revenue and expenses.
• Must be proficient in MS Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• As a direct report to the Executive VP for Administration and Finance/CFO, provide administrative, professional or technical services as needed in accordance with his/her expertise to any and every issue, project or program assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or their designee.
• Experience in Banner systems and advanced Excel including programming in visual basic for Excel preferred.

Salary Range:

$105,000 to $120,000 annually

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and uniqueidentity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

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Stacey Hayes, J.D. Director of Institutional Equity & Compliance, Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator: Office G01, King Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA. 02186. 617-333-2212, [e-mail]

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