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Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Associate Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Analysis.
Job Details:
- Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA
- Classification: Full-time, Exempt
- Schedule: 40 hours, Monday - Friday. Evenings and weekends may be required.
- Reports to: Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Analysis
- Department: Finance & Administration
- Approved Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
Job Description:
Reporting directly to the Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Analysis, the Associate Director provides critical operational and analytical support for the College's institutional budgeting, financial modeling, and position monitoring functions. This position serves as the primary operational hub and financial advisor for campus department managers and academic chairs, guiding them through annual budget execution, variance analysis, and financial compliance. The Associate Director builds and maintains detailed operational modeling tools, conducts quantitative analysis for institutional initiatives, and optimizes FP&A business processes, enabling strategic decision-making while ensuring zero operational gap between day-to-day budget management and long-range institutional strategy.
Essential Functions:
- Operational Budget Execution & Campus Financial Partnership
- Provide support to the Director for the annual operating and capital budget process, managing workflow, system data entry, and schedule adherence.
- Act as the primary financial partner and daily contact for departmental budget managers and academic chairs, processing budget journal entries & transfers, department budget reports, position tracking, and policy compliance.
- Deliver ongoing budget management training and onboarding programs for department managers across the College to strengthen institutional financial literacy.
- Financial Modeling, Analytics & Decision Support
- Update schedules and analytical components of the College's multi-year financial planning tools under the guidance of the Director.
- Compile data for the Director to conduct institutional benchmarking, historical trend analyses, and peer evaluations to identify revenue opportunities and operational efficiencies.
- Performance Monitoring & Financial Reporting
- Proactively track, analyze, and reconcile ongoing departmental budget execution, conducting monthly and quarterly variance analyses to identify emerging risks or savings.
- Prepare comprehensive operational variance commentary, budget dashboards, and analytical exhibits for the Director's review and executive distribution.
- Business Process Optimization & Special Projects
- Evaluate and refine FP&A workflows, reporting mechanisms, and budget system templates to drive continuous administrative efficiency and continuous process improvement.
- Assist the Director with data collection, analytical schedule preparation, and exhibit assembly for senior leadership presentations and Board committee materials.
- Execute special financial studies and undertake ad-hoc analytical assignments as directed by the Director.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, higher education financial management, or corporate budgeting.
- ERP/financial -system experience
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting.
- Proficiency with Excel and experience with financial systems.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
- Evidence of a commitment to community & belonging.
- Successful interview.
- Successful completion of background checks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or related field).
- Experience with Banner.
- Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
- Familiarity with fund accounting and institutional budget models.
Additional Information:
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.
Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.
Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.
Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Associate Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Analysis.
Job Details:
- Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA
- Classification: Full-time, Exempt
- Schedule: 40 hours, Monday - Friday. Evenings and weekends may be required.
- Reports to: Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Analysis
- Department: Finance & Administration
- Approved Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
Job Description:
Reporting directly to the Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Analysis, the Associate Director provides critical operational and analytical support for the College's institutional budgeting, financial modeling, and position monitoring functions. This position serves as the primary operational hub and financial advisor for campus department managers and academic chairs, guiding them through annual budget execution, variance analysis, and financial compliance. The Associate Director builds and maintains detailed operational modeling tools, conducts quantitative analysis for institutional initiatives, and optimizes FP&A business processes, enabling strategic decision-making while ensuring zero operational gap between day-to-day budget management and long-range institutional strategy.
Essential Functions:
- Operational Budget Execution & Campus Financial Partnership
- Provide support to the Director for the annual operating and capital budget process, managing workflow, system data entry, and schedule adherence.
- Act as the primary financial partner and daily contact for departmental budget managers and academic chairs, processing budget journal entries & transfers, department budget reports, position tracking, and policy compliance.
- Deliver ongoing budget management training and onboarding programs for department managers across the College to strengthen institutional financial literacy.
- Financial Modeling, Analytics & Decision Support
- Update schedules and analytical components of the College's multi-year financial planning tools under the guidance of the Director.
- Compile data for the Director to conduct institutional benchmarking, historical trend analyses, and peer evaluations to identify revenue opportunities and operational efficiencies.
- Performance Monitoring & Financial Reporting
- Proactively track, analyze, and reconcile ongoing departmental budget execution, conducting monthly and quarterly variance analyses to identify emerging risks or savings.
- Prepare comprehensive operational variance commentary, budget dashboards, and analytical exhibits for the Director's review and executive distribution.
- Business Process Optimization & Special Projects
- Evaluate and refine FP&A workflows, reporting mechanisms, and budget system templates to drive continuous administrative efficiency and continuous process improvement.
- Assist the Director with data collection, analytical schedule preparation, and exhibit assembly for senior leadership presentations and Board committee materials.
- Execute special financial studies and undertake ad-hoc analytical assignments as directed by the Director.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, higher education financial management, or corporate budgeting.
- ERP/financial -system experience
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting.
- Proficiency with Excel and experience with financial systems.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Google Suite Products (Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Drive)
- Evidence of a commitment to community & belonging.
- Successful interview.
- Successful completion of background checks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or related field).
- Experience with Banner.
- Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
- Familiarity with fund accounting and institutional budget models.
Additional Information:
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.
Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.
Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in budget director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field
- Five or more years of progressively responsible budget analysis or financial management experience
- Advanced proficiency in enterprise financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Workday Financials
- Demonstrated experience developing and presenting multi-million dollar operating or capital budgets
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, governmental accounting standards, or fund accounting principles
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or CPA credential preferred by many public sector employers
Tips for Your Budget Director Job Search
Quantify your budget oversight scope
Hiring panels for budget directors want to see the dollar value of budgets you have managed, the number of departments you have supported, and measurable outcomes like variance reduction or forecast accuracy improvements. Put those figures at the top of your resume.
Tailor your resume to the sector
A government budget director role emphasizes fund accounting, appropriations law, and GAAP for public entities, while a healthcare system role prioritizes cost center reporting and payer mix analysis. Customize your resume language to match the sector you are targeting before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists budget director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by budget cycle timing
Many organizations post budget director openings in the months just before or after their fiscal year closes, when planning gaps become urgent. Searching during those windows, typically late summer and early winter, puts you in front of postings before candidate volume picks up.
Prepare a budget presentation for interviews
Many budget director interviews include a case study or presentation exercise asking you to analyze a budget scenario and recommend cuts or reallocations. Practice walking through a multi-fund budget under a constraint, explaining your reasoning in plain language for non-finance stakeholders.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Budget directors at government and nonprofit employers often have limited base pay flexibility but meaningful room on deferred compensation, retirement contributions, and professional development budgets. Know which levers are available in your sector before the offer conversation.
Budget Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most budget directors?
The most active employers for budget directors right now are William & Mary, Howard University, and Virginia Commonwealth University, and the most openings are in California, Virginia, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in organizations with complex multi-fund or multi-department structures.
How many budget director jobs are remote?
About 57% of budget director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the highest remote share in roles focused on financial planning and analysis rather than government appropriations or capital project oversight, which typically require on-site presence for compliance and stakeholder meetings.
How do you become a budget director?
Start with a degree in finance, accounting, or public administration, then build several years of experience as a budget analyst or financial analyst. Move into a supervisory role overseeing a budget function, develop fluency in enterprise financial systems, and demonstrate that you can translate complex financial data into decisions executives and board members can act on.
Can you get a budget director job without direct experience?
Moving into a budget director role without prior budget leadership is difficult, but candidates who have managed a department's budget as part of a broader finance or operations role often make a credible case. Emphasize the dollar scope you have overseen, any staff you have guided through the budget cycle, and proficiency with the financial systems the employer uses.
What does the budget director interview process look like?
Most budget director interviews involve an initial screening call, a panel interview with finance leadership and department heads, and a technical exercise such as a budget scenario analysis or a presentation of a past budget cycle you managed. Final rounds often include a meeting with an executive or board member to assess communication style and strategic thinking.
Where can I find and apply to budget director jobs?
You can find and apply to budget director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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