Budget Manager For Capital And Treasury

FHLB Des Moines; Williamstown (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams College seeks a Budget Manager for Capital and Treasury to lead the College’s capital budgets and cash management. You will develop projections and forecast models for capital projects and cash needs from the Long Term Investment Pool.

Responsibilities include liquidity forecasting, debt capacity analysis, and working with Facilities on project budgets. This full-time, hybrid role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a pay range of $95,000–$110,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or related field with 5+ years in treasury, cash or budget management.
• Experience designing and executing strategy-based financial analyses, including scenario modeling.
• Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills with the ability to manage large amounts of data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cash flow and liquidity forecasts, while modeling cash impacts under multiple operating and capital scenarios. Utilize AI tools and assist the team in using AI to build financial models and treasury reports.
• Support debt affordability and capacity modeling and analyze the impacts of potential debt issuance, capital timing and fundraising goals.
• Collaborate with Facilities and Planning, Design and Construction on a quarterly and annual basis to report on major construction and renewal project budgets and actuals. Set up new projects and budgets in Workday for reporting to Senior Leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Support the Senior Budget Manager and the Director of Planning and Analysis with the development, collection and summarization of operating requests for review by Senior Staff and the Committee on Priorities and resources.

Skills

Financial analysis

Scenario modeling

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in finance or related field

MBA, MPA or Masters in Finance preferred

Tools

Workday

AI-assisted modeling

Job description

Williams College is seeking a Budget Manager for Capital and Treasury to join the College’s Budget team. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will be responsible for creating and managing the College’s capital budgets and cash management. This position will lead the development of projections and forecast models for capital projects and cash needs from the Long Term Investment Pool.

Responsibilities

• Liquidity and Cash Flow Analysis: Develop and maintain cash flow and liquidity forecasts, while modeling cash impacts under multiple operating and capital scenarios. Utilize AI tools and assist the team in using AI to build financial models and treasury reports.
• Capital and Debt Analysis: Support debt affordability and capacity modeling and analyze the impacts of potential debt issuance, capital timing and fundraising goals.
• Project Management: Collaborate with Facilities and Planning, Design and Construction on a quarterly and annual basis to report on major construction and renewal project budgets and actuals. Set up new projects and budgets in Workday for reporting to Senior Leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Operating Budget: Support the Senior Budget Manager and the Director of Planning and Analysis with the development, collection and summarization of operating requests for review by Senior Staff and the Committee on Priorities and resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or related field, with a minimum of 5 years experience in treasury, cash or budget management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with designing and executing strategy-based financial analyses, including scenario modeling.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and creative problem solving skills with the ability to manage large amounts of data.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, MPA or Masters in Finance preferred.
• Experience in higher education, Workday and cash management tools preferred.

Remote Work Policy

Hybrid on-site/remote work arrangements may be available for up to 2 days of remote work per week for employees based in MA, NY, CT, or VT. Flexible work arrangements may be considered contingent on operational needs and other factors, and must be reviewed and approved via the appropriate college processes.

Employment Details

This full-time, year-round position is eligible for Williams College’s robust benefits package designed to support you in your work and overall health and wellness.

Pay range is from $95,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at [phone] or email at [e-mail].

About the College

The mission of Williams College, “to provide the highest quality liberal arts education,” is advanced by the rich variety of backgrounds and experiences that faculty, staff, and students bring to the work that we do together. The college is committed to building and sustaining a learning and working environment where members from all backgrounds can learn, live, and thrive. We are deeply committed to our employees, providing tuition assistance, excellent benefits, and a warm and welcoming professional environment. We are looking for candidates who share our values in prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and sustainability.

Located in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Williams offers a rich academic environment in a beautiful setting. The Berkshires - known as a cultural corridor - are a great place to live, work, and play. With natural beauty, rich history, and top-notch schools, there Berkshires hosts an array of recreational opportunities from world-class museums to hiking trails. The New York Capital Region, Albany International Airport, and Albany- Rensselaer Amtrak Train Station are just an hour away, and Boston and New York City are within a three-hour drive. The college's vibrant 450-acre campus is home to approximately 2,000 students who bring vibrancy to picturesque Williamstown. Many people relocate here for their job at Williams but stay for the community connections that they build. We hope you’ll take some time to explore the resources here and get to know more about our community - the one here on campus as well as the broader communities of Williamstown and the Berkshires.