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Director, Capital Budget
Wildlife Conservation Society
- Location not stated
- Manager or above
- 1 day ago
- $155,000 – $185,000
- Excel
- SAP
- ERP
1 day ago
Internal Job Description
Position: Director, Capital BudgetDepartment: Budget and Financial Planning
Reports to: Vice President, Budget & Financial Planning
Location:Bronx Zoo / Hybrid
Category Type: Full Time, Exempt
Schedule & Hours: Monday to Friday
Scope:NY Zoos and Aquarium
Travel: Occasional Travel to other NYC locations
Pay Range:$155,000-$185,000
Position Summary:
The Director, Capital Budgets provides financial leadership for and oversight of WCS’s capital plan, ensuring resources are effectively managed to support the organization’s facilities, infrastructure, and long-term priorities.
The Director leads capital budget development, quarterly forecasting, financial analysis, and monitoring of capital projects from initial funding through completion. The role serves as a key financial partner to project teams and leadership, providing insight into capital spending, funding needs, risks, and opportunities. They serve as a key liaison with government agencies and funding partners.
The Director oversees a team of three staff, including one direct report. They will play a crucial role in defining the requirements for future development of and enhancements to capital planning systems.
Principle Responsibilities:
• Lead the annual capital planning and quarterly reforecasting processes, ensuring accurate oversight of capital investments, expenditures, commitments, and available funding.
• Analyze capital budgets and project spending, identifying financial risks, opportunities, trends, and funding needs to support informed decision-making.
• Partner with senior leadership and key stakeholders on long-range capital planning and investment priorities.
• Monitor the financial performance of capital projects from initial funding through completion and closeout.
• Collaborate with the in-house and external design and construction teams, architects, construction managers, and project managers to manage project budgets, spending, and available funding.
• Oversee the financial components of government funding applications, including budgets, narratives, and required supporting documentation.
• Serve as WCS’s financial liaison with government agencies and other funders throughout the lifecycle of funded capital projects.
• Oversee reimbursement requests, financial reporting, and supporting documentation to ensure timely payment and compliance with funding requirements.
• Partner with the Office of General Counsel on contractual, financial, and compliance matters related to capital projects.
• Identify and implement opportunities to strengthen capital planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial processes.
Internal Qualification Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in capital budgeting
• Strong finance and accounting acumen with demonstrated experience managing complex capital budgets and forecasts.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a strategic financial partner to business leaders and project teams.
• Experience with government-funded capital projects, grants, or reimbursement processes preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with SAP or comparable ERP/EPM systems.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
This position is primarily sedentary and performed in an indoor office environment. The role requires constant sitting, with the ability to stand as needed, and frequent use of a computer keyboard, mouse or other input device, telephone, and other standard office equipment. Frequent finger manipulation and neck movement are also required.
The position occasionally requires walking, climbing stairs, and wrist movement associated with routine activities such as opening doors. Occasional travel to other WCS facilities may be required, generally up to 10% of the time.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
- Salary Range: $155,000-$185,000
Director, Capital Budget · Wildlife Conservation Society