Budget Director; hybrid or remote WA State

Budget Director (hybrid or remote within WA State)

Salary Range: $113,792 to $157,140 annually (depending on experience).

Opportunity is open until filled; first review of materials will begin January 19th, 2026.

Seattle Colleges District Office is looking to hire a Budget Director in the department of Finance and Business Affairs.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director of Budget and Financial Reporting, the Director of Budget is responsible for the development, implementation, and fiscal monitoring of the District Office's budgets. This includes district wide reporting, complex analyses, reconciliation of state appropriations, providing financial analyses for all divisions, and supporting divisional leaders in managing their budgets. The role may also involve supervising student, hourly, or temporary employees and works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday (7 am‑5 pm) in a 100% remote or hybrid model within Washington State.

Senior level:
Mid‑Senior.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Finance and Sales.

• Current resume
• Cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job
• Document with YES/NO answers to the following questions:
  • Do you have a bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration that includes at least 18 quarter hours or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting?
  • Do you have demonstrated advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, experience with writing SQL or other queries and/or similar analytical tools? (An Excel test will be administered as part of the hiring process)
  • Do you have demonstrated experience working with principles and procedures of governmental budgeting and accounting; internal auditing principles, procedures and practices; financial records and reports; recognized methods used in affecting internal control; and methods of accounting systems design?

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.

Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post‑completion optional practical training (OPT) to F‑1 students who receive STEM degrees.

• Manage the comprehensive financial oversight of the operating budget and fiscal activities in local/auxiliary funds by accurately and efficiently processing transactions, monitoring activities and providing timely and accurate financial information to management.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure activity across divisions and program areas to ensure compliance with budgeted funding; communicate variances and their implications to management. Ensure that state appropriated funds are on target to be spent fully and report any variances or concerns that arise.
• Manage the annual budget development process by working with divisional leadership to create a balanced and accurate budget. Maintain a comprehensive position control system that reconciles to the board approved budget, human resources organization charts and actual payroll transactions.
• Provide expert guidance, training and/or support for all budgeting functions, including reading budget reports, navigating ctcLink queries and approval queues, budget transfers, understanding chart strings and payroll combo codes.
• Prepare the monthly Budget Status Report for each of the divisions and conduct a preliminary assessment and summarize concerns or unusual trends for management review or action.
• Review and approve financial transactions to ensure accuracy in chart of accounts usage and availability of budgeted funds. Transaction examples include invoice vouchers, purchase orders, personnel chart strings and combo coding, stipends, travel, receivables, etc. Consult with requestors as required to resolve issues through training and/or budget…