Budget Supervisor

The Budget Supervisor is a transformational finance leader responsible for building and leading a high-performing, centralized budgeting function that elevates financial planning across the organization. This role goes beyond oversight-driving the shift from fragmented processes to a unified, strategic model that delivers clarity, consistency, and real-time insight into financial performance.
As a key partner to senior leadership team, the Budget Supervisor brings structure, discipline, and forward-looking analysis to the budgeting process, ensuring resources are aligned with organizational priorities. The role leads and develops budget staff, establishes best-in-class processes and governance, and fosters strong collaboration with department leaders to strengthen accountability and financial ownership.
With direct visibility to Vice Presidents and executive director leadership, this position plays a critical role in shaping financial narratives, delivering actionable insights, and supporting high-stakes decision-making. Through a combination of analytical rigor, leadership, and influence, the Budget Supervisor drives transparency, improves performance, and helps position the organization for long-term success.
Why Join Us
This is a rare opportunity to build something that matters. You'll lead the creation of a centralized budgeting function from the ground up, influence enterprise-wide decision-making, and partner closely with senior leadership on high-impact financial strategy. If you're motivated by transformation, visibility, and the chance to leave a lasting imprint on how an organization plans and performs, this role delivers.

What we offer you:

Hybrid work environment (3-4 days/week onsite)
Distance-based relocation assistance available
Competitive compensation with a base salary + performance bonus
Robust benefits package, including:

Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Wellness programs, including an onsite gym
Free coffee at our onsite café
Flexible work hours
Employee Business Networks

A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters

How you will make an Impact

Budget Planning & Development

Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads.

Budget Monitoring & Control

Track actual expenditures against approved budgets and identify variances.

Financial Operations (Fin Ops) Oversight

Oversee Fin Ops practices to ensure efficient use of financial resources, including cloud/cost optimization processes if applicable.

Financial Analysis

Conduct forecasting, trend analysis, and scenario planning.

Coordination & Support

Serve as the primary contact for budget-related inquiries across departments.

Reporting & Documentation

Prepare financial and budget reports for leadership and stakeholders.

Tax & Compliance Support (Form 990)

Coordinate the collection and preparation of financial data required for the annual IRS Form 990.

Provide effective leadership to department staff in the operation of the department

Supervise, train, and mentor budget and finance staff.

Other

Perform as SME for all other audits (external and internal)
Other duties as assigned

What you need to be successful

Bachelor's degree and/or MBA in Finance or Accounting.
5+ years of budgeting, financial analysis, or accounting experience
Supervisory or team leadership experience required
Proficiency with budgeting software, financial systems, and Excel. Skill in other programming languages a plus such as: (SQL, BI or other data analytics tools)
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences, both within ISO-New England and outside the company
Strategic thinker; pragmatic problem solver; creative; flexible.
Author and deliver reports to a variety of levels of staff, technical staff, Board of Directors, regulatory staff and Senior Management
Desired not required

Utility experience preferred: including knowledge of the preparation of Rate or Tariff filings and the development of supporting testimony and cost of service base rate making at the federal level

Experience with Fin Ops practices or cost optimization
Familiarity with nonprofit financial reporting and IRS Form 990
CPA

This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H-1B, F-1/CPT/OPT, O-1, E-3, TN, J, etc.).

The expected salary range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000 per year. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision), flexible spending and health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions and a student debt benefit, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, critical illness and hospital indemnity benefits, paid time off, paid leave, a wellness program, an employee assistance program and other great company perks.

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