Summary

We are looking for a Budget Director to oversee our budgetary framework, ensuring every dollar aligns with our mission, who not only excels in strategic financial planning but also embodies our values of innovation, kindness, and inclusivity in their work style. Our commitment to these core values drives us to seek a forward-thinking and compassionate leader who will guide our financial strategies with an insightful approach.

Description

The Director of Budgeting plays a key role in ensuring financial discipline, strategic planning, and efficient allocation of financial resources to support the college's financial goals. This position involves leading and organizing budget functions and providing accurate and timely financial information and analysis.
Some of the responsibilities of this role include:

  • Leading the annual budget development process 
  • Assisting program managers and department leads in effective financial management systems and methods 
  • Managing monthly budget monitoring activities
  • Guiding the college in aligning resources with its strategic goals and priorities and maximize the impact of spending.
  • Leading long-term financial planning efforts to ensure the college’s financial sustainability; collaborate with senior management to develop strategic financial plans that align with the college's mission and goals.
  • Designing and implementing college communications and reporting regarding budget and financial issues

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field OR a CPA license.   
  • Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, accounting or financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
  • Strong understanding of GASB standards and their application in State accounting and financial reporting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including excellent Excel skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred

  • Experience in higher education financial management
  • Familiarity with CORE, Banner, COGNOS, and organizational budget software platforms

Application Instructions

The application window is expected to close on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

All applicants must submit:

  1. Resume
  2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work.

At ACC we seek to hire candidates that demonstrate a commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role.   ACC 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.

 

 

 

 

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