Director Capital Management

Universal Technical Institute•Overland Park, KS

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Capital Management leads the strategy and execution of the organization’s annual capital portfolio, ensuring disciplined investment in alignment with the Division’s growth objectives, including the launching of new campuses and new programs each year. This role drives both strategic planning and day‑to‑day oversight of capital spending while partnering closely with senior leaders across Construction, Real Estate, IT, Marketing, Procurement, and Launch to optimize capital deployment for growth, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (required)
Ten (10) years of progressive finance experience, with at five (5) years in a Senior FP&A or capital management role (required)
Knowledge base and experience should include managing large capital budgets ($50M+), ideally in multi-site expansion environments
Strong system orientation with ERP/project accounting tools
Independently manage complex tasks and projects
Coach and mentor junior team members
Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions
Present ideas in a compelling and structured format to diverse audiences
Demonstrate refined listening skills and emotional intelligence
Facilitate training sessions and cross-functional meetings
Drive consistent results in a fast-paced environment
Leverage enterprise-level tools and systems to streamline processes
Create new and better ways for the organization to succeed
Develop people to achieve their goals and support organizational success
Navigate complex policies, processes, and organizational dynamics with ease
Work independently, escalating complex or high-impact issues
Drive innovation to improve organizational success
Develop others to achieve individual and organizational goals
Navigate complex organizational dynamics with confidence
Perform effectively amid uncertainty and ambiguity
Able and willing to: Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Use fine and large motor skills to operate a motor vehicle
Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision) to operate a motor vehicle
Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises
This position is designated as Remote. Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.
Overnight and/or Local travel required (up to 25%)

Nice To Haves

MBA or relevant advanced degree (preferred)
Experience in Construction, Real Estate, or Launch-related finance role (preferred)
Broad knowledge of designing or enhancing capital governance frameworks, approval workflows, or portfolio management processes
Experience with Workday Project Management (preferred)
Occasionally (up t0 15% of workday)

Responsibilities

Lead the development, setting, and execution of annual capex budgets, ensuring alignment within the Division’s growth objectives
Collaborate with Construction, Real Estate, IT, Marketing, Procurement and Launch senior leaders to support capital planning for new campus and program launches
Work closely with the accounting team to ensure construction spending is accurately categorized between capital and operating expenses, and that all related month‑end and quarter‑end accruals are properly recorded
Identify and drive cost reduction and optimization opportunities across all capital projects
Monitor, analyze, and report on month-to-date, quarter-to-date and year-to-date actual capex spend and remaining budget, providing actionable insights to executive leadership
Develop and maintain forecasting models and tools to accurately estimate spend and support strategic decision-making
Influence the capital roadmap by balancing long-term investment priorities with short-term tactical needs
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and external regulatory requirements related to capital spending
Prepare and present clear, concise analyses and recommendations to senior management
Other duties as assigned