Manager, Capital Construction Finance

Job Description

Position: Manager of Capital Construction Finance

Reports to : Director, Capital Budgets

Position Managed: None

Location: Bronx Zoo / Hybrid

Department: Office of Budget and Financial Planning

Scope: Multi-Site

Position Type: Full Time

WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Job Summary

The Manager of Capital Construction is a key member of the New York Aquarium Restoration (NYAR) project team and is responsible for the financial reporting for the project and timely submission of reimbursement requests for government funded expenditures.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage the reimbursement process for the NYAR project and other FEMA funded projects. Prepare and compile highly detailed and complex payment request forms and documentation required for timely reimbursement of work performed on governmental grant funded projects. Make recommendations for sequencing and packaging of reimbursement requests.
• Monitor assigned capital project finances for the NYAR project and other capital and emergency projects as needed.
• Review and analyze design and construction related invoices, with emphasis on AIA G702 and G703 format. Liaise with the construction manager on scope review and billing cycles for the NYAR project and other projects as necessary to resolve issues and ensure proper billing and documentation.
• Manage relationships with government agencies on issues related to government funded projects. Respond to agency comments and requests for other information as required.
• Collaborate cross-functionally within WCS to manage capital project finances and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Manage, prepare, and submit timely reimbursement requests of Direct Administrative Costs (DAC) for the NYAR project.
• Develop, implement, and adapt new policies and procedures as needed to ensure efficient management of project finances.
• Prepare project reports, including but not limited to quarterly reports, budget vs. actual, cash flow, change order, and variance analysis reporting for the NYAR project as well as other projects as needed.
  
  

Qualification Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• Demonstrated capital project and construction accounting experience required with an emphasis on G702 and G703 format and construction experience.
• Detail oriented with excellent analytical skills and comfortable with highly complex work.
• Knowledge of New York City, New York State and FEMA procurement and reimbursement processes highly preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with ERP systems a plus.
  
  

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities.

Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.

Salary Range

$66,800 - $100,000