Assistant Director, Budget and Financial Planning

Job Description:

Where creativity meets financial strategy.

Berklee is seeking an Assistant Director for Budget and Financial Planninga key role within our Finance team supporting a global institution dedicated to shaping the future of music performing arts and creative education.

At Berklee we believe the artsand the people who support themcan change the world. This role is for a strategic thinker and collaborative problem-solver who is excited to align financial resources with institutional vision and values.

What Youll Do:

• Coordinate and develop Berklees annual operating budget partnering with budget managers across departments
• Monitor performance analyze variances forecast results and recommend smart timely actions
• Develop multi-year forecasts for compensation benefits student employment and work-study programs
• Partner with HR and Academic Affairs on staffing budgets and position control
• Deliver financial insights reports and recommendations to senior leadership
• Support capital budgeting and long-term strategic planning efforts
• Help streamline processes automate reporting and improve systems like Workday and Adaptive Insights
• Contribute to institutional presentations and planning conversations that guide Berklees future

What You Bring:

• Bachelors degree required (finance/accounting focus preferred); advanced degree or equivalent experience is a plus
• 5 years of professional finance or budgeting experienceideally in higher ed or the nonprofit sector
• Strong working knowledge of financial principles data analysis and budget forecasting
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems (experience with Workday or Adaptive Insights a bonus)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the confidence to interact with senior leaders
• A collaborative spirit and high cultural competenceyou thrive in diverse mission-driven teams
• Commitment to accuracy transparency and process improvement
• A positive attitude problem-solving mindset and attention to detail

Why Berklee:

This isnt just a finance jobits a chance to help shape the future of arts education while working in a creative student-centered environment that values innovation and balance.

We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Generous time off holidays and wellness resources
• Tuition benefits for employees and families
• Access to world-class performances and events
• Professional development opportunities in a supportive culture

At Berklee we believe that the arts and those who support them can change the world. Join us in helping artists achieve their dreams one budget at a time. Apply now!

This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will employment relationship.

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit qualifications experience ability and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty staff students and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion ancestry age national origin place of birth gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability genetic information or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

As part of this commitment Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact the Human Resources Team at or call .

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

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