Associate Director of Budget Services

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Associate Director of Budget Services

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Pikes Peak State College

Location: Colorado Springs

Salary Range: $78,000 - $82,000 annual gross

 

Who We Are:

Pikes Peak State College is the largest and most diverse college in the Pikes Peak region, serving students with a wide range of goals, experiences, and responsibilities. Our students include recent high school graduates, working adults, military-affiliated students, parents, first-generation students, career changers, transfer students, and lifelong learners.

Our mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all, with a focus on student success and community needs. We fulfill that mission by creating affordable, flexible, and accessible pathways that help students transfer to four-year institutions, enter the workforce, advance their careers, and build better futures close to home.

As the needs of our students, employers, and communities continue to evolve, so do we. PPSC embraces innovation that is human-centered, ethical, and focused on student learning. Through strong workforce partnerships and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, we prepare students not only for today's opportunities, but for what's next.

We're looking for people who are passionate about access, collaboration, innovation, and student success. Whether you work in the classroom or behind the scenes, your contributions help create opportunities that change lives. At PPSC, our vision is simple: Students Succeed at PPSC.

 

Job Summary:

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity and is exempt from the State Classified Personnel System. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.   

The associate director of budget services assists in overseeing the development, implementation, management, compliance oversight, and financial reporting of the college’s budgets and expenditure of funds. The duties performed by the associate director of budget services require compliance with the college’s strategic plan, the CCCS strategic plan, Colorado fiscal rules, and CCHE and SBCCOE policies. The associate director has direct, hands-on responsibility and assists in the oversight of budgetary control and financial reporting as delegated by the senior director of budget services.

Reports To: Senior Director of Budget & Business Services

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Budget development and management
• Compliance and reporting
• Assurances with applicable federal, State, CCCS and private funders fiscal compliance and reporting
• Assist financial services and accounting in compliance of internal and external regulations, policies, procedures, and practices
• Ability to understand and work with a large complex budget with multiple funds.
• Assist the senior director in preparing the official PPSC staffing Pattern including analysis of accuracy, personnel cost, utilization and budget impacts.
• Coordinate and work with internal stakeholders in reviewing, adjusting, and submitting formal fee requests to CCCS for inclusion in SBCCOE approved fee tables.
• Assist the senior director in the development, implementation, and evaluation of college procedures and policies.
• Oversee and may implement local budget training utilizing Self-Service Banner (SSB9) and other available training mechanisms to ensure stakeholder knowledge of PPSC budget processes and procedures.
• Work with internal stakeholders to address budgetary concerns or questions, to include providing guidance and analysis of department and division budgets.
• Prepare, oversee and verify accuracy of annual budget entries in Banner software.
• Work collaboratively with college and external partner staff to develop and report forecasts, updates, variance and compliance reports.
• Identify and perform critical analysis, develop recommendations, and generate standard and ad hoc reports.
• Assist the senior director in the development of budget & financial models for planning and decision making.
• Perform systematic reviews/internal audits of financial data for compliance with college and/or fund requirements.
• Adhere to system requests and deadlines for reports including Budget Data Book, Board Budget Template, Revenue and Enrollment Estimate, Institutional Fee Plan including additional data requests.
• Conduct other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the success of the Business Services Office and its service to the college.
• Serves on and supports college committees and ad hoc task forces.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Working knowledge and understanding of governmental and managerial accounting principles.
• Independently applies expert use of Excel including calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, Banner Finance, and COGNOS software.
• Ability to work independently within guidelines in developing and using financial systems and in analyzing and reporting financial/budgetary data.
• Ability to think analytically, to apply financial/quantitative tools in the analysis of data, and prepare and present clear and concise summary reports of financial data, including sound recommendations.
• Ability to translate financial information into high quality presentation materials.
• Develop training and solicit input for continual improvement in budgetary matters.
• Maintain diplomacy, confidentiality, and trust while working effectively with all constituents.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and operational management skills.
• Ability to interpret policies, rules, and regulations, apply sound judgement, and develop and implement procedures.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships throughout the college and with all related college partners.
• Ability to navigate differences effectively and respectfully in the workplace.
• Adhere to college policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution in accounting, business, finance, or another related field.
• Three years of finance or budget management experience.
• Three years of financial data extraction, data analysis, and interpretation experience.
• Three years of supervision of budget or finance staff.
• Demonstrated experience researching and interpreting state and federal rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated organizational management practices.
• Demonstrated training and collaboration experience.
• Demonstrated advanced Excel including calculation, computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, PowerPoint, and budgeting/accounting/financial software platforms.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in business, accounting, finance, or another related field.
• Active CPA, CMA, or other national certification related to financial management.
• Four or more years of progressive finance or budget management experience including supervision.
• Three or more years of progressive data analysis and interpretation experience.
• Progressive organizational management experiences.
• Experience in higher education environment.
• Five years of supervision of budget or finance staff.
• Expert knowledge in Excel, PowerPoint, and data extraction using an ERP platform for accounting budget and finance.
• Knowledge of Colorado Fiscal Rules and CCHE Policy.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent Spanish 

Selection Process:

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. MST on November 6, 2026.

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions: 

Pikes Peak State College will conduct reference checks and a criminal background check on the selected candidate. Employment offers and continued employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Positions with access to Federal Tax Information require a fingerprint-based criminal history record check as part of the pre-employment process.

Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Work Life Balance

Pikes Peak State College offers a generous amount of annual leave and sick leave. Depending on your employment category and full or part-time status, Pikes Peak State College offers 15 hours a month of annual leave and 10 hours a month of sick leave accrual. There are paid holidays and alternate paid holidays which allow the college to be closed Christmas Day through New Year's Day. Eligibility is defined by your employment FTE status.

Tuition Reimbursement

Education and your success are a priority at Pikes Peak State College. We encourage you to develop job skills and abilities which will benefit you as well as our college. Eligible employees, their eligible dependents, and spouse/domestic partners may enroll in credit courses at any of the Colorado Community College System. Eligibility is defined by your employment FTE status.

Health, Dental & Vision

Pikes Peak State College offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide you and eligible dependents, spouse/domestic partner, with a broad range of employer paid and employee paid benefit options. In addition to medical coverage, the college offers dental and vision insurance plans to choose from. Eligibility is defined by your employment FTE status.

Retirement

Pikes Peak State College participates in Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates. State employees are required to a mandatory contribution of a percentage of their salary to the plan, and the college contributes a percentage as well. While you are enrolled in PERA, you do not pay Social Security. In addition, there are supplemental retirement plans available through three other vendors.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) offer you an easy way to pay for eligible medical and childcare expenses with money that's set aside with a pre-tax benefit. Eligibility is defined by your employment FTE status.

Disability Coverage

Pikes Peak State College offers disability insurance to help you meet needs should you become unable to work due to an illness or injury.

Life Insurance

Pikes Peak State College offers life insurance paid for by the college to eligible employees. Supplemental life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance policies are available for those interested in additional coverage. Eligibility is defined by your employment FTE status.

Additional Leave Programs

Pikes Peak State College offers additional leave programs such as bereavement leave, jury leave, community and parental academic leave, Family and Medical Leave (FML), and Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI).