Budget Director
Nichols College, Dudley, MA, United States
and the job listing Expires on April 10, 2026
The Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) is seeking an independent and experienced Budget Director to join our finance team. Reporting directly to the AGE Chief Financial Officer, this position will serve as an individual contributor who is responsible for managing the development, preparation and implementation of the agency budget of approximately $1 Billion. The incumbent is responsible for reporting on budget expenditures and ensures compliance with the relevant requirements and guidelines of the Office of the State Comptroller, Administration & Finance, federal awards, and other regulations and laws that apply. The Budget Director is a thought partner to the CFO on all issues related to budgeting for AGE, tracking expenditures and analyzing trends for all appropriations.
Roles and Responsibilities include:
Advise the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on issues related to budget development, actual and forecasted spending projections, and revenue.
Facilitate budget process through all phases of development, including spending plan, Governor’s budget, Ways and Means, and GAA implementation.
Support the CFO in budget meetings with EHS and A&F.
Make recommendations to the CFO regarding potential savings areas by integrating the agency’s policy objectives with its resource constraints.
Facilitate annual, monthly, and weekly budget functions.
Manage AGE’s bi-weekly payroll, cost allocations, employee reimbursements, and necessary adjustments in accordance with best practices set by the Comptroller’s Office.
Maintain annual salary chart, adjustments for collective bargaining and other increases, and turnover savings. Approve all AGE invoices in the e-invoicing system.
Manage all state and federal appropriations, grants, and other revenue sources. This includes developing spending plans for all programs.
Develop monthly and quarterly spending reports for programs, all contract allocations, and communicate to the Director of Contracts and Accounting.
Support federal grant applications and renewals, ad hoc budget requests, and other duties as assigned.
The Budget Director is an independent contributor who does not oversee staff. Due to the nature of this role, work outside standard hours to meet budget exercise deliverables may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with the principles and practices of financial management, including financial analysis, budgeting, procurement, forecasting, and regulations as they relate to health and human service programs.
Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices applied to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and related accounting methods promulgated by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
Strong competencies in modeling and forecasting, analytic review, and analysis, as well as strategic and critical thinking.
Demonstrated knowledge of state finance law, regulations, processes, and procedures.
Solid written and oral communication skills and proficiency in establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships with a variety of staff, organizations, and stakeholders.
Capacity to apply and explain pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies, and programs.
Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products, including Access, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge and experience using MMARS (Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System)
Agency Mission The Executive Office of Aging & Independence provides quality aging-related resources, tools, and support through a network of regional non-profit agencies and municipal agencies across the state. The Agency partners with providers, caregivers, and the 1.7 million older adults in Massachusetts to help individuals live and thrive throughout the aging process.
Pre-Offer Process A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on “Information for Job Applicants.”
Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
For questions, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.
Applicants should upload a cover letter and resume for the Budget Director requisition.
Qualifications MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in financial management work (i.e. budgeting, accounting, auditing, management analysis, program evaluation, financial reporting of program results), of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
II. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
III. A Graduate degree or higher in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
An Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
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The Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) is seeking an independent and experienced Budget Director to join our finance team. Reporting directly to the AGE Chief Financial Officer, this position will serve as an individual contributor who is responsible for managing the development, preparation and implementation of the agency budget of approximately $1 Billion. The incumbent is responsible for reporting on budget expenditures and ensures compliance with the relevant requirements and guidelines of the Office of the State Comptroller, Administration & Finance, federal awards, and other regulations and laws that apply. The Budget Director is a thought partner to the CFO on all issues related to budgeting for AGE, tracking expenditures and analyzing trends for all appropriations.
Roles and Responsibilities include:
Advise the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on issues related to budget development, actual and forecasted spending projections, and revenue.
Facilitate budget process through all phases of development, including spending plan, Governor’s budget, Ways and Means, and GAA implementation.
Support the CFO in budget meetings with EHS and A&F.
Make recommendations to the CFO regarding potential savings areas by integrating the agency’s policy objectives with its resource constraints.
Facilitate annual, monthly, and weekly budget functions.
Manage AGE’s bi-weekly payroll, cost allocations, employee reimbursements, and necessary adjustments in accordance with best practices set by the Comptroller’s Office.
Maintain annual salary chart, adjustments for collective bargaining and other increases, and turnover savings. Approve all AGE invoices in the e-invoicing system.
Manage all state and federal appropriations, grants, and other revenue sources. This includes developing spending plans for all programs.
Develop monthly and quarterly spending reports for programs, all contract allocations, and communicate to the Director of Contracts and Accounting.
Support federal grant applications and renewals, ad hoc budget requests, and other duties as assigned.
The Budget Director is an independent contributor who does not oversee staff. Due to the nature of this role, work outside standard hours to meet budget exercise deliverables may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with the principles and practices of financial management, including financial analysis, budgeting, procurement, forecasting, and regulations as they relate to health and human service programs.
Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices applied to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and related accounting methods promulgated by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
Strong competencies in modeling and forecasting, analytic review, and analysis, as well as strategic and critical thinking.
Demonstrated knowledge of state finance law, regulations, processes, and procedures.
Solid written and oral communication skills and proficiency in establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships with a variety of staff, organizations, and stakeholders.
Capacity to apply and explain pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies, and programs.
Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products, including Access, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge and experience using MMARS (Massachusetts Management Accounting and Reporting System)
Agency Mission The Executive Office of Aging & Independence provides quality aging-related resources, tools, and support through a network of regional non-profit agencies and municipal agencies across the state. The Agency partners with providers, caregivers, and the 1.7 million older adults in Massachusetts to help individuals live and thrive throughout the aging process.
Pre-Offer Process A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on “Information for Job Applicants.”
Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
For questions, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.
Applicants should upload a cover letter and resume for the Budget Director requisition.
Qualifications MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in financial management work (i.e. budgeting, accounting, auditing, management analysis, program evaluation, financial reporting of program results), of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.
II. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.
III. A Graduate degree or higher in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.
IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
An Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
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