Facilities and Capital Projects Budget Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the department’s financial operations, including budget development, forecasting, and accounting oversight.
• Manage the development and monitoring of budgets for facilities operations, utilities, construction, and major maintenance.
• Oversee key accounting processes such as account set-up, journal entries, invoicing, reconciliation, and accounts payable workflows.
• Perform variance analysis and projections to identify financial risks and recommend adjustments.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc financial reporting, including balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly analyses.
• Track and report on all capitalizable fixed assets generated by facilities and capital projects.
• Partner with central finance offices and campus stakeholders to improve processes and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field (or equivalent years of experience).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an accounting environment or with a public accounting firm.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and building repeatable models.
• Strong working knowledge of accrual accounting concepts and general ledger structures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex operating budgets and end-to-end AP workflows.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to present financial data to non-finance audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or CMA certification.
• Experience working within an ERP/finance system.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental).
• Generous retirement plans including 401(a) and 403(b).
• Paid Time Off including 20 days of vacation and 12 days of personal/sick time.
• Paid parental leave (available after one year of service).
• Access to College facilities, including the gym and pool, plus free fitness and wellness classes.

About the Company

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin College is a preeminent liberal arts college located in Brunswick, Maine. We are committed to excellence, community, and diversity, providing a beautiful natural setting for our students, faculty, and staff to thrive.