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The Director of Cost and Budget provides strategic financial leadership for the community center, overseeing all budgeting, cost analysis, forecasting, and financial planning functions. This role ensures that financial resources are allocated effectively, expenditures align with organizational priorities, and the center remains compliant with applicable federal, state, and local funding requirements. The Director works closely with senior leadership to support long-term sustainability and operational excellence.

You will get to:

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Budget Development & Oversight

• Lead the annual operating and capital budget development process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and program requirements.
• Maintain a comprehensive budgeting calendar and guide department leaders through budget planning and submission.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance, analyze variances, and provide timely reports to executive leadership.
• Prepare mid-year budget revisions and multi-year budget forecasts.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for programs, services, staffing models, and capital projects.
• Create and maintain cost allocation methodologies that meet grant, federal, and state compliance standards.
• Evaluate operational efficiencies and identify opportunities for cost savings or optimization.
• Provide financial modeling to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal leadership, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the organization complies with federal and Texas-specific reporting requirements, including grant funding rules and procurement guidelines.
• Support the annual audit and ensure accuracy of submitted documentation.
• Monitor financial policies and procedures; recommend updates for improved control and efficiency.
• Supervise budget analysts, grant accountants, or other financial staff as assigned.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to program directors and leadership on financial planning and resource management.
• Provide training to managers on budget management, financial literacy, and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with community partners, government agencies, and funders on budget-related matters as needed.

Cost Management & Analysis

• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for programs, services, staffing models, and capital projects.
• Create and maintain cost allocation methodologies that meet grant, federal, and state compliance standards.
• Evaluate operational efficiencies and identify opportunities for cost savings or optimization.
• Provide financial modeling to support strategic decision-making.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal leadership, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the organization complies with federal and Texas-specific reporting requirements, including grant funding rules and procurement guidelines.
• Support the annual audit and ensure accuracy of submitted documentation.
• Monitor financial policies and procedures; recommend updates for improved control and efficiency.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise budget analysts, grant accountants, or other financial staff as assigned.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to program directors and leadership on financial planning and resource management.
• Provide training to managers on budget management, financial literacy, and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with community partners, government agencies, and funders on budget-related matters as needed.

You'll definitely need:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or related).

Preferred

• CPA, CGFM, CMA, or similar certification.
• A valid Texas State Driver's License.
• Current automobile insurance and the ability to travel when necessary.

We'll also want you to:

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, cost analysis, or financial management.
• Experience in government, nonprofit, or public-sector financial management in Texas.
• Expertise in budget development, cost allocation, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial management systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of federal and state grant funding requirements (e.g., Uniform Guidance).

We're excited to provide:

• PPO health insurance plan with the option to add dependents.
• PPO dental plan and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
• 457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings.
• Generous paid time off for fun and vacations, and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
• An authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other and want to do good in the world

We can pay you:

$102,500 annually and benefits