Capital Finance and Real Estate Operations Manager

Job Posting Description

The Capital Finance and Real Estate Operations Manager will be responsible for:

• Preparing and updating detailed and summary reports of the Capital Program by funding source, operating department, and VP area.
• Managing and controlling the annual routine capital budgeting process.
• Providing direction and analysis to Financial Reporting in support of creating the annual Depreciation budget; responsible for analyzing variances related to Depreciation.
• Taking primary responsibility for capital reconciliation and reporting from the Capital budget system; preparing reports and reconciliations monthly as part of the financial close process.
• Working closely with the Project Management team to ensure capital projects reconcile between the budget system and the project management system.
• Maintaining the Capital budget system to ensure accurate project coding, funding sources, and budget transfers.
• Evaluating, recommending, and implementing system changes or upgrades as appropriate.
• Overseeing Administration and Finance responsibilities for capital expenditure reclassifications.
• Tracking Capital budget transfers and the addition of new projects to the Capital portfolio.
• Monitoring and reporting on projects approved by governing boards to ensure compliance with approved spending limits.
• Forecasting project spend to assist with cash flow projections and depreciation planning.
• Serving as liaison to the Accounting Department for classification and treatment of capital projects.
• Supporting classification of projects as construction-in-progress, fixed assets, other assets, and assessing project status.
• Developing monthly financial reports and narratives for executive leadership on capital spending, projections, and budget performance.
• Providing strategic support and addressing management needs through routine and ad hoc financial reports and analysis.
• Monitoring and maintaining department recordkeeping systems, including sensitive or critical administrative and financial data.
• Overseeing input of information into databases and spreadsheets, monitoring data integrity, and compiling/distributing periodic reports.
• Creating presentations for leadership and executive audiences.
• Developing and maintaining policies and procedures related to capital oversight.
• Participating in administrative and policy discussions and offering recommendations for improved management of Hospital capital and real estate operations.
• Collaborating with IT on system maintenance, support, and ongoing improvements.
• Serving as an institutional resource for supporting efficient and appropriate use of capital funding.
• Partnering with Strategic Business Planning to develop capital plans for the Long-Term Planning model.
• Working closely with the Treasury department on short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts related to capital.

In order to qualify, you must have:

• CPA license is preferred
• Bachelor's degree is required
• Master's degree is preferred
• 7 years of related experience with focus on capital budget creation, reporting and analytics is required
• 5-10 years of public/private accounting experience preferable, particularly with large academic medical center experience is preferred
• Leadership and supervisory experience; project management expertise.is preferred
• Working knowledge of the accounting treatment of capital expenditures and fixed assets.
• Previous use of a large ERP system.

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.