Category: : Full-time Staff Subscribe: : Department: : Finance - Business Office Locations: : Bedford, MA Posted: : Jun 27, 2024 Closes: : Sep 1, 2025 - 11:59 PM EDT Type: : Full-time Position ID: : 178245 About Middlesex Community College:

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan .

As an Affirmative Action employer, MCC strongly encourages members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence to apply.

Job Description:

Title: Director of Budgeting & Internal Reporting

Unit: Non-Unit Professional (NUP)

Department: Finance

Reports to: Vice President of Finance and CFO

Date: August 11, 2025

General Summary: The Director of Budgeting & Internal Reporting, reports directly to the Vice President of Finance and CFO, and is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the development and maintenance of internal reporting systems and managing the organization's budgeting processes. This individual ensures financial transparency, drives process improvement, and fosters collaboration across departments to support strategic decision-making.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Budget Development & Oversight

Lead the annual organizational budgeting process, including timelines, templates, stakeholder engagement, and approvals. Collaborate with department leads to develop, monitor, and revise departmental and project budgets. Track actuals vs. budget and provide variance analysis on a regular basis. Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements. Develop budgetary controls for negative budget reports, budget transfers/additions, and systematic distribution of budget reports. Enhance payroll budgeting processes by developing more robust methodologies for full-time and part-time staffing projections. Collaborate with the budget accountant to implement and promote budgetary self-service functionality within Banner. Work toward the long-term goal of producing and publishing an annual budget book for MCC that promotes transparency and strategic alignment.

Internal Reporting & Analytics

Design, implement, and manage comprehensive internal reporting tools and dashboards to support organizational decision-making. Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Develop and deliver regular reports to senior leadership, program managers, and other stakeholders. Ensure reports are timely, accurate, and aligned with strategic objectives. Become the subject matter expert (SME) for MCC's internal reporting tool, serving as the primary point person for developing and customizing internal reports that inform strategic and operational decision-making across the college. This includes creating high-quality reports and visualizations for executive leadership and board presentations.

Other Duties

Lead and support consistent process improvement efforts across reporting and budgeting functions to increase efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with institutional goals. Maintain and annually update internal policies, procedures, and documentation related to this position's areas of oversight. Collaborate with the finance team to develop and implement a financial framework for micro-credential programs, including budgeting, tracking, and reporting mechanisms. Work closely and frequently with the Comptroller to align on institutional financial strategy, compliance, and reporting. Train internal stakeholders on budget and reporting tools, processes, and compliance. Serves on internal and external committees, groups, and professional associations as needed and appropriate. Promotes and maintains responsive community relations. Maintains current knowledge of trends and practices in the field through peer association, attendance at seminars, study, and review of literature. Performs other related duties

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master's preferred). Minimum 5-7 years of experience in financial management or budgeting Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with financial software Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate across departments. Detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities. Knowledge of the College's needs in relation to financial affairs. Leadership, planning, management, organizational, and supervisory skills. Extensive knowledge of state and college accounting practices and procedures. Commitment to the mission and philosophy of the College with a strong understanding and respect for the goals of college activities. Ability to develop relevant and realistic plans, programs, and goals for the College. Ability to recognize College-wide priorities and work cooperatively to support their accomplishment. Ability to market programs and ideas; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to establish positive public relations, and to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Supervises Budget & Grant Analyst

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $100,000 - $105,000 actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:

High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC) Competitive Dental and Vision Plans Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs Low-cost basic and optional life insurance Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b). 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Location: Bedford campus with occasional travel to Lowell as needed

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, schedule to be determined upon hire. This position will be eligible for a maximum of one day of telework in accordance with the College's telework policy .

Expected Start Date: September 2025

Application Deadline: September 1, 2025

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

Cover Letter Resume Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.mass.edu .

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.mass.edu .