Facilities and Capital Projects Budget Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the department’s financial operations, including budget development, forecasting, and accounting oversight.
• Manage budget monitoring and forecasting for facilities operations, utilities, construction, and major maintenance.
• Oversee key accounting processes such as account set-up, journal entry preparation, invoicing, reconciliation, and accounts payable workflows.
• Perform variance analysis and provide financial decision support to identify 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 operations and capital projects.
• Partner with central finance offices and campus stakeholders to improve processes and ensure compliance with College policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, 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 proficiency with pivot tables, lookups, and building repeatable models.
• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting concepts, journal entries, and general ledger structures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex operating budgets and analyze budget-to-actual results.
• Strong analytical, computer, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with end-to-end AP workflows and ERP/finance systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or CMA certification.

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.
• 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 students, faculty, and staff to thrive.