[Hiring] Budget Director @CHESS

Role Description

Manages and oversees the planning and day-to-day administration of College budgets. Applies advanced budgetary and accounting principles to assist and facilitate the creation and execution of the annual budgets. Coordinates submissions to the State of New Mexico of official budget documents, including the annual Operating Budget, Report of Actuals, and adjustment requests. This position assists Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis with position control and compensation matters related to budget and works closely with the Human Resources department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as the lead for non-personnel budgets, performs centralized budget implementation and administration duties.
• Includes budget loading, budget monitoring, analyzing budget variances, and implementing corrective actions.
• Reviews and approves various budget-affiliated transactions, such as requests for budget revision.
• Fosters a culture of fiscal responsibility and understanding through communications and end-user trainings.
• Collaborates effectively with departments and management to gain an understanding of financial needs and build consensus.
• Assists with personnel budget tasks and transactions; serves as backup for SDFPA on compensation transitions.
• Collaborates with internal staff, SFCC administration, external regulating agencies, and others on special data and analysis requests.
• Represents the college as one of the Budget and reporting functional leads on various CHESS workstreams.
• Participates in developing and overseeing the implementation of the Annual Operating Budget and plant fund/capital budget.
• Safeguards conformance to State Higher Education Department (HED) standards, SFCC's budget, and applicable laws.
• Supports the financial health and strategic direction of SFCC operations, providing financial vision and direction.
• Performs research and analysis to evaluate programs, making recommendations for more cost-effective organization or funding mechanisms.
• Assists in preparing multi-year financial plans, compiling scheduled and special reports, analyses, and feasibility studies.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of public sector financials, accounting, and budgeting principles.
• Knowledge of generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of higher education fund accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of Higher Education Department (HED) financial reporting standards and State of New Mexico financial laws.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as Workday.
• Advanced financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and mathematical skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and present complex financial reports and recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design and develop complex financial models.
• Ability to work independently under broad organizational guidelines.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or closely related field with eight (8) years of experience.
• OR a Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or closely related field with six (6) years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of financial, accounting, and budget principles specific to higher education institutions.
• Knowledge and experience in ERP systems, preferably Workday.
• Experience working in a Higher Education Institution.

Physical Demands

• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work is normally performed in a remote typical interior/office work environment.

Schedule Designation

• Typically, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• May be required to work after-hours and/or weekends.
• This role may be eligible for fully remote work in New Mexico as determined by the Associate Vice President of Financial Planning, Analysis and Budget.

Best Consideration Date

10/29/26

Notice of Background Check and Education Verification

All offers for employment with Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

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ADA Statement

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SFCC Recruiting Statement

Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff.