Manager of Financial Planning

Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

Under the supervision of the Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance/CFO, the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for overseeing the prospective financial management functions, including budgeting, forecasting, planning, coordination, and control of these processes, as well as financial and predictive analysis and benchmarking.

• Work with the AVP for Finance/Controller to plan, coordinate, and control the annual budget process, which begins in December and culminates in a budget package submission to the Board of Trustees in April.
• Plan, coordinate, and control the semi‑annual forecasting process, culminating in a forecast package for the President of the College and Board of Trustees.
• Engage with the College’s Senior Leadership and budget managers to provide strong communication and cross‑functional teamwork across all levels of the College.
• Analyze and document actual vs. budgeted and forecasted financial results on a monthly basis (“MD&A” process), researching operational information across departments and condensing it into executive‑level summaries.
• Assist the AVP for Finance/Controller in preparing financial analyses for the annual audit, internal and external financial and tax reporting.
• Maintain all macro‑enabled worksheets that support monthly accounting close and internal financial statements.
• Maintain enrollment models together with enrollment management.
• Maintain aid strategy models in collaboration with financial aid.
• Research and compile competitive and benchmark information for comparative analysis purposes.
• Continue updating and refining the College’s long‑term (e.g., 5‑Year) Financial Model.
• Support the broader college community in ad‑hoc requests to create financial models and perform other necessary financial analyses.
• Prepare and submit industry‑related surveys to IPEDS/NCHE and others.
• Perform additional financial analyses as needed.
• Evaluate and improve the budget reporting process in collaboration with the AVP for Finance and the EVP for Admin & Finance to provide efficient, timely, and informative reports.
• Develop management reports for the Board decision‑making process, coordinating with the President and EVP for Admin & Finance, and implement modifications to existing board report systems as needed.

• Respect and maintain confidentiality, professional protocols, and individual privacy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or their designee.

• Proactive, self‑directed, and results‑oriented, with the ability to define and execute projects independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent time‑management skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• High degree of initiative for completing tasks and achieving goals.
• Clear, purposeful, and effective communication in one‑on‑one and group settings, both verbal and written.
• Healthy self‑motivation and self‑confidence, strategic thinking combined with a “hands‑on” detail orientation; intelligence; strong work ethic, tact, and diplomacy.

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5–7 years experience in financial analysis and accounting for a non‑profit organization, preferably in higher education.
• Financial management experience necessary to analyze, monitor, and forecast revenue and expenses.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.

• Provide administrative, professional, or technical services as needed in accordance with the Executive VP for Administration and Finance/CFO’s expertise for any issue, project, or program assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or their designee.
• Experience in Banner systems and advanced Excel, including programming in Visual Basic for Excel.

$90,000 to $95,000 annually

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain inclusive, equitable, and welcoming learning environments.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre‑employment background checks.

Curry College (the “College”) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment. The College is committed to ensuring a safe and harassment‑free work environment in accordance with Title IX guidelines.