Capital Projects & Asset Accounting Manager

Ramapo

Mahwah, Northern (NJ, KY)

Hybrid

USD 113,000 - 119,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ramapo College of New Jersey is seeking a Finance Manager to lead capital project accounting, investments, and related financial analysis. The role supervises one staff accountant and partners with Capital Planning, Facilities, and Technology teams.

Responsibilities include budgeting, reporting, and ensuring GASB/GAAP compliance, with opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the Banner ERP system, while delivering accurate financial information for decision-making.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 10 years in accounting/finance team setting.
Experience in project accounting and capital projects.
Solid GAAP and GASB knowledge; strong internal controls.
Investment accounting knowledge and reporting.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of accounting for capital projects and related expenditures.
Develop reports for stakeholders to monitor capital project financial status.
Serve as gatekeeper for capitalizable vs non-capitalizable expenditures.
Provide budget-to-actual analyses for capital accounts.
Coordinate project status reports with Controller and Budget office quarterly; drive monthly reporting.
Support policy development to ensure fiscal stability and adherence to budgets.
Coordinate with Budget department on capital planning and debt analysis.
Supervise one staff accountant and ensure proper reconciliations of capital-related accounts.
Assist staff accountant with reconciliation of project expenditures and capitalization policies.
Participate in ad hoc projects to improve day-to-day processes in Fiscal Core.
Support Ramapo Foundation and other areas with major account reconciliations and audits.