Financial Planning and Analysis Director jobs in Brockton, MA

Under the direction of the Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA), the Director of Budget and Financial Planning is responsible for development and stewardship of the college’s operating and capital budgets and preparing detailed strategic financial analyses and scenario modeling, capital planning and expenditures analyses, employee headcount control stewardship and reporting, and other research and analyses as needed.

Central functions include the development, management and presentation of the college’s multi-year pro forma operating, cash flow and capital projections, analytics and scenario modeling, development of academic program financial models, preparing budget forecasts, and making recommendations on effective resource allocations. These responsibilities require extensive and inclusive collaboration across all stakeholder groups and subject matter experts to develop the revenue and expense assumptions necessary for realistic and reliable financial models and projections.

This position co-manages the Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis position in partnership with the Controller.

1. Oversee the development of the college’s annual operating and capital budgets: (20%)

2. Responsible for strategic financial and budget analyses: (30%)

3. Provide support for the VPFA in preparation for Board of Trustee meetings including the Finance & Facilities Committee and other meetings as necessary. This includes assuming primary responsibility for preparation, compilation and accuracy of Board materials and presentations including: agenda, minutes, resolutions, financial reports and supporting schedules, and related presentation materials. The DBFP will participate in the coordinated presentations and discussions in these Board meetings. (20%)

4. Manages key relationships with Vice Presidents and their leadership teams, AVPs/Directors, budget managers, and other faculty and staff across campus. Collaboration with stakeholders is paramount to the development of realistic reliable financial models and budget forecasts in support of the college’s strategic decisions and excellence in fiscal stewardship. (20%)

Provides co-management training/professional development and support to the Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis.

5. In collaboration with the Controller and Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis, manage the college’s restricted funds ensuring effective and appropriate use with emphasis on precision with integration of these resources and activities within the operating and capital budgets as appropriate, and optimization of the use of these restricted resources aligned with our strategic priorities.

To enhance the college’s stewardship of restricted resources, the DBFP will be expected to develop and oversee a budget system for restricted accounts, and to partner with the Controller and Manager of Financial Reporting and Analysis in the development and advancement of general ledger account coding structures, restricted account reports and other management tools to facilitate strategic management of these resources and compliance with donor restrictions.

Provide financial reporting and analysis support for grants, including aiding with the development of budgets, interim financial reports, and final financial reports.

Along with the Controller, coordinate the college’s post-award administration and compliance management processes, policies and systems. (10%)

6. Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for this role.