District Director of Budget & Planning

District Director of Budget & Planning

Job no: 20255055B

Work type: Administrator

Location: Spokane

Categories: Administrative & Executive

Location: Spokane CollegesDistrict Office Spokane

Department: District Budget/Finance Office

Salary Range: $122,014 - $137,249

Starting salary for this position is: $122,014 (Annually)

The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges.

About Us

Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County.

Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 06/16/2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the District Director of Budget & Planning

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the District Director of Budget & Planning serves as the district's senior leader for budget development, financial planning, forecasting, and fiscal decision support. This position provides strategic leadership for the Spokane Colleges' operating and capital budget processes, long range financial planning, tuition and revenue forecasting, and districtwide financial analysis supporting institutional sustainability.

The Director leads districtwide budget development and monitoring for Spokane Community College (SCC), Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC), and district operations; oversees financial planning models and scenario analysis; provides executive level analysis and recommendations to the Chancellor, Presidents, and the Board of Trustees; and ensures compliance with federal and state law, Washington Administrative Code, SBCTC requirements, district policies, and applicable accounting standards (GAAP/GASB).

The District Director of Budget & Planning functions as a primary fiscal advisor to executive leadership and represents the district on statewide budget, finance, and planning councils.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Budget Planning, Development & Strategic Financial Leadership

• Serve as the primary advisor to the Chief Financial Officer on districtwide budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and financial strategy. *
• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of annual and long-range budgets, financial policies, and work processes to ensure efficient and effective financial services. *
• Provide districtwide leadership for financial accounting, budgeting, reporting, revenue, and expense management across Spokane Colleges' major reporting units. *
• Forecast and project revenues and expenditures; monitor and analyze variances compared to authorized budget levels. *
• Facilitate development of student fee proposals and budgets for SCC, SFCC and District Athletics. *
• Oversee preparation of operating, capital, contracted programs, student funds and other required budgets. *
• Prepare, organize, and present annual Board of Trustees budget materials and monthly budget to actual reports. *
• Deliver budget and financial guidance to the Chancellor, Presidents, District Officers, administrators and other designated personnel. *

Financial Operations, Reporting & Compliance

• Support preparation and posting of financial revenue and expense data for annual financial statement. *
• Maintain district accounting chart strings and combo codes; approve budget availability for personnel actions and purchasing transactions. *
• Ensure integrity, accuracy, and GAAP compliance of financial data submitted to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and external auditors. *

Grants & Contracts Financial Management

• Provide districtwide oversight of federal and state grants and contracts fiscal accounting, invoicing, draws, and required financial reporting to ensure regulatory compliance. *

Staff Leadership, Supervision & Organizational Support

• Direct and support budget and accounting staff, including college level budget planning, transfers, accruals, and financial analysis. *
• Supervise exempt and classified staff, including hiring recommendations, training, scheduling, evaluation, discipline, and grievance response, in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and district policies. *
• Conduct training for Spokane Colleges employees on budget development, processes, and fiscal accountability. *
• Attend district and statewide meetings as required. *
• Ensure staff understand behavioral and performance expectations, receive timely feedback, and address performance issues promptly. *
• Represent or act for the Chief Financial Officer as assigned. *
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges' strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned. *

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Mindset
• Financial Acumen
• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Manages Complexity
• Plans and Aligns
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Builds Effective Teams
• Organizational Savvy

Learn more about our competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or related finance field from an accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience managing or overseeing budget and accounting functions in a governmental, higher education or complex organizational environment.
• At least two years of supervisory experience managing multiple functions and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop financial models and forecasts to support institutional planning and decision making. Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting principles.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex rules, regulations, and applications of the State of Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Federal Grant guidance and the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency extracting and analyzing data from ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with individuals and other groups.
• Ability to present complex financial information to boards, executives, and non-financial audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a unionized environment. Ability to work with constant change and interruptions.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration or related field.
• Certification as a Public Accountant (CPA), Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or Management Accountant (CMA) or similar professional certification.
• Experience working in a Washington State community or technical college or another public agency.
• Knowledge of Washington State accounting policies and public finance regulations.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or similar integrated financial reporting systems.
• Demonstrated experience supervising a unionized workforce.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in an office environment.
• Work is sedentary.
• Frequent use of computers and exposure to terminal screens.
• Visual focus and strain.
• Work involves constant interruptions and requirement to answer on demand questions by phone, in person, or electronically.
• Frequent repetitive hand/wrist motions and finger manipulation.
• Frequent oral and auditory communication with others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 12-month position
• Position is exempt from Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Criminal background check is required.
• Ability to travel locally between campus sites as well as occasional out-of-town travel.

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.


Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

Benefits Information

This is a contracted, exempt management position. Medical, dental life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan. Vacation leave accrues at the rate of 14.67 hours per month (22 days per year) and sick leave accrues at the rate of 8 hours per month, effective upon employment. (For positions that are less than full time, leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.)

Public Employees Benefits Board

Additional benefits information

Required Application Materials

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
• Resume.
• References - the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
• College transcript(s) - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.

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Equal Opportunity Institution

Spokane Colleges provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Spokane Colleges complies with applicable federal and state civil rights laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Washington state nondiscrimination laws.

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to:
Frederick Davis, MA
Chief Human Resources Officer
Spokane Colleges
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
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Advertised: 26 May 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: 16 Jun 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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