Director of Budget and Analysis

Job DetailsJob Location: Bridgewater College - Bridgewater, VA 22812DIRECTOR OF BUDGET & ANALYSIS Bridgewater College is looking for a thoughtful, data-driven professional to help guide the College’s financial future. In this role, you’ll partner closely with the Vice President for Finance and campus leaders to turn data into clear, strategic decisions. If you enjoy connecting numbers to strategy—and explaining insights in a way people actually understand—you’ll fit right in. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Lead the College’s annual budgeting process from planning through implementation Provide financial analysis and forecasting to support leadership decisions Turn complex data into clear, actionable insights and presentations Support long-term financial planning tied to institutional goals Monitor budget performance and communicate trends across campus Oversee Accounts Payable and Student Accounts Serve as a key resource within the Finance team WHAT YOU BRING: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field 5+ years of relevant experience (higher ed or nonprofit a plus) Strong skills in financial modeling and analysis Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial audiences Experience with Excel and financial systems (Ellucian Colleague a plus) Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package Tuition benefits for eligible dependents A collaborative environment where your work makes a visible impact GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to a total student body of approximately 1,450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study more than 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 26 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu      APPLY: Complete the online application. DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Email humanresources@bridgewater.edu COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.bridgewater.edu/legal/non-discrimination-notice/   ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT AND ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT: The Bridgewater College Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report summarizes policies on campus security and personal safety, crime prevention, fire safety, and crime reporting, and includes crime and fire statistics for the past three years:https: //bridgewater.app.box.com/s/4ma6tlh30y8cat9un192ugo3dm6n29y9 To request a printed copy, please call 540-828-5761 E-VERIFY AND RIGHT TO WORK: https://bridgewater.box.com/s/479yflkelh9xjxi32ekzbre2wer5fsmz  https://bridgewater.box.com/s/zqyfln3uwpfebahz4drdc37afh4du3im Bridgewater College has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to obtain resources to enhance the College’s facilities, including the recent addition to and renovation of the College’s primary athletic facility.  The College is posting the following Notice as required by federal law for organizations which benefit from the USDA’s funding program: NOTICE If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form.  You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form.  Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax at (202) 690-7442, or email at program.intake@usda.gov.     Qualifications