Manager of Capital Accounting & Special Projects

Manager of Capital Accounting & Special Projects

Salary

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Location

Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202300436

Core

Fiscal Health Core

Department

Business Services

Opening Date

07/23/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

MN

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Description

About Ramapo College of New Jersey

Ramapo College of New Jersey is the state's premier public liberal arts college, where students build the confidence, skills, and perspective to thrive in a changing world. Located on a breathtaking 300-acre campus in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains and just a short trip from New York City, Ramapo blends the best of both worlds: natural beauty, state-of-the-art facilities, and access to one of the world's most dynamic job markets.

With approximately 6,000 students, Ramapo offers a personalized, student-centered experience defined by a 16:1 student-faculty ratio, small classes, and faculty who mentor, challenge, and inspire. Students can explore over 40 undergraduate majors and a growing portfolio of graduate programs in fields such as Business Administration, Data Science, Nursing, Educational Leadership, Social Work, Special Education, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice. Across every discipline, Ramapo emphasizes hands-on learning through internships, co-ops, study abroad, faculty research, service projects, and real-world experiences that prepare students for meaningful careers.

Our campus is home to cutting-edge academic spaces, including the Anisfield School of Business, the Adler Center for Nursing Excellence, the Sharp Sustainability Education Center, the Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts, the Les Paul Music Studio, and the Peter P. Mercer Learning Commons. Ramapo's award-winning residence halls are consistently ranked among the best in New Jersey.

Nationally recognized for excellence and value, Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public colleges by College Choice, named a Best Regional University North by U.S. News & World Report, and celebrated byKiplinger's, Money Magazine, Colleges of Distinction, and Victory Media's Military Friendly rankings.

At Ramapo, students don't just earn degrees; they discover their strengths, explore new possibilities, and build the foundation for bold futures.

Working at Ramapo

Ramapo College of New Jersey has been recognized as a "Great College to Work For," where our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We foster an equitable and fair workplace where ideas are welcomed, contributions are valued, and individuals are encouraged to grow both professionally and personally. Employees benefit from meaningful work, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a lasting impact on students' lives every day.

At Ramapo College, we believe excellence is achieved through teamwork, respect, accountability, innovation, and a shared commitment to learning. Our all-hands-on-deck culture requires leadership at all levels to ensure we achieve our mission, implement our goals, and invest in our future one student at a time. We are proud to offer a supportive environment that values well-being and continuous improvement. We believe in being bold, being kind, and being good teammates, making Ramapo not just a place to work, but a great place to belong.

Ramapo College offers outstanding benefits through the New Jersey State Benefits system, generous PTO, professional development opportunities, wellness programs, tuition discounts for employees and their dependents, and much more.

Examples of Duties

Compensation:

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Salary Range - $112,500-$119,400

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Ramapo College (RCNJ) Assistant Vice President / Controller, this position will be responsible for financial analysis related to capital projects, leases, software agreements, investments, and other operational areas as deemed necessary. Responsibilities will also include the supervision of one staff accountant in the preparation of fixed asset accounting for the college as well as the review of operational projects for potential capitalization in accordance with the college's policies and procedures. This position will liaise heavily with the Capital Planning, Facilities and Technology teams providing guidance on proper project tracking and compliance with GASB standards covering fixed assets, leases, and other standards as they become applicable.

In addition to the Capital Projects duties, this position will also be responsible for tracking, analyzing, and reporting on the college's investment portfolio. This role will also be involved with Special Projects designed to help maximize use of the colleges Banner ERP system and help review and drive process improvements related to day-to-day activities in the Business Services area.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of accounting for capital projects, including clear communication with all stakeholders, including but not limited to project managers and the RCNJ Controller and Budget and Planning office.
• Devise/enhance reports in formats that are useful and understandable for stakeholders in order to evaluate the financial status of capital projects.
• Act as the gatekeeper and advisor on financial treatment of capitalizable vs non-capitalizable expenditures.
• Provide budget to actual analysis for all capital accounts, helping to ensure projects stay within allotted funding.
• Coordinate and assist in preparing project status reports including budget to actual analysis for review with the RCNJ Controller and key stakeholders on a quarterly basis with a drive towards monthly reporting.
• Recommend and assist in the development and enforcement of policies and procedures to help ensure fiscal stability and budget adherence for relevant operational units.
• Responsible for coordination with the College's Budget department with regard to capital planning, long-term capital forecasting, and debt analysis.
• Supervise one staff account in relation to fixed asset accounting, ensure capital grant and capital-related debt accounts are properly reconciled and reflected in the general ledger.
• Provide assistance to the staff accountant with reconciliation of project expenditures, proper classification of capitalizable vs non-capitalizable expenditures, and verify compliance with the College's capitalization policy and supervise drawdowns of bond funds for project spending.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as needed. Specifically contribute to process improvements for day-to-day tasks within the Fiscal Core area to streamline processes, strengthen the control environment, and create proper redundancies.
• Provide accounting/project support to other areas within Fiscal Core (Ex., Ramapo Foundation) covering areas such as major account reconciliations and external audit work.
• Support and participate in college-wide events such as commencement activities, proclamation ceremonies, and lecture series.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; a Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in an accounting or finance team setting.
• Project accounting
• Expansive knowledge of accounting and financial accounting principles, especially in the areas of capital and fund accounting, revenue recognition and investment accounting.
• Solid understanding of key business processes and an understanding of the requirements of a strong financial control environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform process improvement reviews concluding with recommending process modifications.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with strength in multitasking and prioritizing workflow and decisions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal communication skills required with an attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Technical skills including advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and Ellucian Banner are required. Some proficiency in Access and Adaptive Planning a plus.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Must have the ability to review, understand, interpret and apply accounting principles including GAAP and GASB standards and make recommendations about adoption and implementation.
• Knowledge of investment accounting including tracking and performance reporting.
• Must communicate effectively with associates, subordinates and the staff as well as outside personnel.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze data, develop strategies, and interpret findings related to capital accounting matters.
• Ability to speak publicly and present to campus, if required.
• Demonstrated ability to be a true business partner helping to resolve conflicts, provide solutions, and move projects to completion.
• Supervisory experience a must.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

Organizational Security Responsibilities: This position requires adherence to the organizations information security policies and procedures. All employees share responsibility for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's mission essential IT assets, regardless of role. Individuals in this role are expected to apply appropriate safeguards, participate in required security awareness training, and promptly report potential security incidents in accordance with institutional policies.

Ramapo offers a comprehensive benefits package through the State of New Jersey to full-time employees including health care, dental, prescription drug plans, retirement, pension, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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Employer Ramapo College of New Jersey

Address 505 Ramapo Valley Road

Mahwah, New Jersey, 07430

Phone 2016847782

Website https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ramapo?