Job Description:
Where creativity meets financial strategy.
Berklee is seeking an Assistant Director for Budget and Financial Planning—a key role within our Finance team, supporting a global institution dedicated to shaping the future of music, performing arts, and creative education.
At Berklee, we believe the arts—and the people who support them—can change the world. This role is for a strategic thinker and collaborative problem-solver who is excited to align financial resources with institutional vision and values.
What You’ll Do:
- Coordinate and develop Berklee’s annual operating budget, partnering with budget managers across departments
- Monitor performance, analyze variances, forecast results, and recommend smart, timely actions
- Develop multi-year forecasts for compensation, benefits, student employment, and work-study programs
- Partner with HR and Academic Affairs on staffing budgets and position control
- Deliver financial insights, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership
- Support capital budgeting and long-term strategic planning efforts
- Help streamline processes, automate reporting, and improve systems like Workday and Adaptive Insights
- Contribute to institutional presentations and planning conversations that guide Berklee’s future
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree required (finance/accounting focus preferred); advanced degree or equivalent experience is a plus
- 5+ years of professional finance or budgeting experience—ideally in higher ed or the nonprofit sector
- Strong working knowledge of financial principles, data analysis, and budget forecasting
- Proficiency in Excel and financial systems (experience with Workday or Adaptive Insights a bonus)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to interact with senior leaders
- A collaborative spirit and high cultural competence—you thrive in diverse, mission-driven teams
- Commitment to accuracy, transparency, and process improvement
- A positive attitude, problem-solving mindset, and attention to detail
Why Berklee:
This isn’t just a finance job—it’s a chance to help shape the future of arts education while working in a creative, student-centered environment that values innovation and balance.
We offer:
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
- Generous time off, holidays, and wellness resources
- Tuition benefits for employees and families
- Access to world-class performances and events
- Professional development opportunities in a supportive culture
At Berklee, we believe that the arts – and those who support them – can change the world. Join us in helping artists achieve their dreams, one budget at a time. Apply now!
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
