Senior Budget & Accounting Manager/ Capital Bond Program Construction Projects

Capital Program Management Inc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Program Management seeks a senior Budget and Accounting Manager to lead the financial lifecycle of large-scale public works programs in California. This role drives strategic planning, bond compliance, multi-year forecasting, and reporting to governing boards and regulatory agencies.

Responsible for directing financial strategy, planning, and administration for multi-million dollar capital bonds, collaborating with project managers and external stakeholders to ensure funds are allocated

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in public sector finance, government budget or capital construction/bond accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business or related field.
• Knowledge of GASB and CAAP standards and construction costing.
• Strong financial modeling and ability to present to boards and committees.
• Advanced MS Excel/Office skills and proficiency in budgeting tools.

Responsibilities

• Design multi-year capital budgets and long-range financial plans.
• Establish baseline budgets for projects considering escalation and funding sources.
• Present financial updates to School Boards, Directors, and public committees.
• Monitor budgets, contracts, expenditures and funding fluctuations; analyze variances.
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure GASB and regulations compliance.
• Supervise and mentor Budget Analysts and support staff.

Skills

Public sector finance

Financial modeling

Oral & written communication

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Public Admin

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Capital Program Management (CPM) seeks a senior level Budget and Accounting Manager for our public works clients within California. This position oversees the financial lifecycle of large-scale construction and infrastructure initiatives. This role requires strategic financial planning, strict bond compliance, multi-year forecasting and regular reporting to governing boards, the public and regulatory agencies.

The Senior Budget and Accounting Manager directs the overall financial strategy, planning, and administration for multi-million dollar capital bond programs. This position works in tandem with project managers, procurement, executive leadership, and external stakeholders to ensure public funds are allocated optimally, spent efficiently, and audited in complete compliance with municipal or governmental regulations.

Responsibilities include:

• Using advanced Excel functionality, design and execute comprehensive multi-year capital budgets and long-range financial plans that align with the client’s strategic goals for budgeting and tracking expenditures.
• Establish baseline budgets for individual projects, factoring in construction escalation, contingency funds and aligning with available funding sources
• Prepare and present transparent financial updates and comprehensive reports to School Boards, Directors, School Administrators and/or Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committees.
• Continuously monitor project budgets, contracts, expenditures and funding fluctuations, analyzing variances and mitigating financial risks.
• Coordinate with external auditors and maintain documentation supporting compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), California state agencies and voter approved bond language.
• Overseeing a department of Budget Analysts and delegate roles and responsibilities. Supervise, train and mentor support staff and foster a collaborative and performance-driven environment.

Qualifications needed:

• 5-7+ years of progressively responsible experience in public sector finance, governmental budget or capital construction/bond accounting. Familiarization with Public School accounting systems a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of principles of governmental accounting and financial reporting (CAAP/GASB) and construction job cost accounting
• Strong financial modeling and excellent oral and written communication skills to present effectively before executive boards and public committees.
• Advanced expertise with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook
• Understanding of California SACS a plus

About Capital Program Management

Established in 1999, we are a consulting firm specializing in the planning and management of capital outlay building programs for public and institutional clients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as a company-wide commitment to the continued professional development of each and every one of our team members.

CPM is voted among Best Places to Work by the Sacramento Business Journal since 2016.