Facilities and Capital Projects Budget Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the department’s financial operations, including budget development, forecasting, and accounting oversight for facilities and capital projects.
• Manage the development, monitoring, and forecasting of facilities operations, capital renewal, and capital projects using variance analysis.
• Oversee key accounting processes including account set-up, journal entry preparation, invoicing, reconciliation, and accounts payable workflows.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc financial reporting, such as balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly analyses.
• Track and report quarterly on all capitalizable fixed assets generated by facilities operations and capital projects.
• Partner with central finance offices and campus stakeholders to resolve issues, improve processes, and ensure compliance with College policies.

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 proficiency with pivot tables, lookups, and building repeatable models.
• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting concepts and general ledger structures.
• Demonstrated understanding of end-to-end accounts payable (AP) workflows.
• Strong analytical, computer, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or CMA certification.
• Experience operating within month/quarter-end close cycles and responding to audit requests.
• Proficiency in using ERP/finance systems and reporting tools.

Benefits

• A variety of health insurance plans including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• Generous retirement plans (401(a) and 403(b)).
• Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation and 12 days of personal/sick time per calendar year.
• 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.