Director of Budget

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Troy, New York, United States

Application closes: 2026-07-05

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

The Director of Budget manages the College’s financial planning, leading budget development, resource allocation, forecasting (revenue/expenses), and financial analysis, while collaborating with administrative and academic leaders, presenting to executives, ensuring compliance, managing staff, and developing long-term fiscal strategies for institutional and strategic goals.

Qualifications for Employment

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, public administration, accounting, public policy, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial planning, or related areas, preferably within a higher education environment
• Strong experience developing financial models, forecasts, and complex analyses to support strategic decision-making
• Demonstrated ability to lead planning and budgeting processes in a collaborative, multi-stakeholder environment
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or similarly complex institutions
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling tools
• Experience supporting executive leadership and/or board-level reporting

Nature and Scope of Duties

The Director of Budget reports to the Vice President for Administration or their designee and performs the following duties:

1. Leads the College’s annual and multi-year budget development process, partnering with senior leadership, the Budget Committee, and the Board of Trustees.
2. Guides strategic planning and resource allocation by evaluating institutional priorities and aligning financial plans with long-term goals.
3. Develops and implements financial planning models, policies, and tools to support data-driven decision-making.
4. Monitors budget performance throughout the fiscal year, providing analysis, forecasts, and recommendations for adjustments.
5. Partners with academic and administrative leaders (including the Provost, Deans and Directors) to support budget planning, clarify needs, and advise on financial strategy.
6. Builds and maintains financial models and scenario analyses to inform institutional planning and assess financial impact.
7. Collaborates with Human Resources on salary and benefits planning, including position control and workforce-related analytics.
8. Support executive leadership and the Board of Trustees with monthly financial statements that analyze cost and revenue trends and other fiscal data, comparing current with previous fiscal years.
9. Partners with the Comptroller’s Office on cash flow projections, reporting, and overall financial health.
10. Serve as a campus-wide resource on budgeting policies, processes, and best practices.
11. Prepares the College’s multi-year fiscal plan incorporating short/long-range enrollment trend data and consequent staffing levels, short/long-range equipment acquisition needs, and other expenditures and revenue projections.
12. Assures accurate and timely filing of the processing of capital construction vouchers to the County of Rensselaer for payment as well as filing and receipt of state aid from the Dormitory Authority and SUNY Capital Facilities with respect to the capital program.
13. Manages the financial portion of the College’s five-year capital construction request to prepare and submit appropriate forms and resolutions to College President, Board of Trustees, County and SUNY.
14. Other duties as assigned.

This is a 12-month, Full-Time position with a salary range of $80,000-$90,000.