Director Capital Management - FP&A
Overview:
The Director Capital Management – FP&A, will play a pivotal role in overseeing Universal Technical Institute, Inc.’s capital spending strategy and execution. Reporting to the Senior Director FP&A of the company’s UTI Division, this leader will drive both strategic and tactical management of a ~$60-100M annual capex budget, directly supporting the UTI Division’s ambitious expansion goals of launching approximately 2 new campuses and 10 new programs each year. The role partners closely with senior executives across Construction, Real Estate, IT, Marketing, Procurement and Launch teams to ensure capital deployment is optimized for growth, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Pay Range: $122,000 - $163,000 What We Offer: Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campusesPaid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 daysPaid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new babyCompetitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependentsPet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCAHealth Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment
Responsibilities:
Lead the development, setting, and execution of annual capex budgets, ensuring alignment within the Division’s growth objectivesCollaborate with Construction, Real Estate, IT, Marketing, Procurement and Launch senior leaders to support capital planning for new campus and program launchesWork 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 recordedIdentify and drive cost reduction and optimization opportunities across all capital projectsMonitor, 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 leadershipDevelop and maintain forecasting models and tools to accurately estimate spend and support strategic decision-makingInfluence the capital roadmap by balancing long-term investment priorities with short-term tactical needsEnsure compliance with internal controls, policies, and external regulatory requirements related to capital spendingPrepare and present clear, concise analyses and recommendations to senior managementOther duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education / ExperienceBachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (required); MBA or relevant advanced degree (preferred)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 environmentsExperience in Construction, Real Estate, or Launch-related finance role (preferred)Broad knowledge of designing or enhancing capital governance frameworks, approval workflows, or portfolio management processesExperience with Workday Project Management (preferred)Strong system orientation with ERP/project accounting toolsValid, state-issued driver's license (required)CPA, CFA, or CMA (preferred)Certificate in Project Management (PMP) (preferred) SkillsIndependently manage complex tasks and projectsCoach and mentor junior team membersAnalyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutionsPresent ideas in a compelling and structured format to diverse audiencesDemonstrate refined listening skills and emotional intelligenceFacilitate training sessions and cross-functional meetingsDrive consistent results in a fast-paced environmentLeverage enterprise-level tools and systems to streamline processesCreate new and better ways for the organization to succeedDevelop people to achieve their goals and support organizational successNavigate complex policies, processes, and organizational dynamics with easeWork independently, escalating complex or high-impact issuesDrive innovation to improve organizational successDevelop others to achieve individual and organizational goalsNavigate complex organizational dynamics with confidencePerform effectively amid uncertainty and ambiguityAbilitiesAbility to travel to worksite locationsOccasionally (up to 15% of workday)Use fine and large motor skills to operate a motor vehicleUse hearing and sight (both near and far vision) to operate a motor vehicleCommunicate, think, learn, and reasonUse computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasksSafely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locationsDemonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibilityAbility to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretionAbility to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneouslyAbility to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the positionAbility to foster long-term relationships with stakeholdersWork EnvironmentWork is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premisesThis position is designated as Remote. Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.Overnight and/or Local travel required (up to 25%)
The Director Capital Management – FP&A, will play a pivotal role in overseeing Universal Technical Institute, Inc.’s capital spending strategy and execution. Reporting to the Senior Director FP&A of the company’s UTI Division, this leader will drive both strategic and tactical management of a ~$60-100M annual capex budget, directly supporting the UTI Division’s ambitious expansion goals of launching approximately 2 new campuses and 10 new programs each year. The role partners closely with senior executives across Construction, Real Estate, IT, Marketing, Procurement and Launch teams to ensure capital deployment is optimized for growth, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Pay Range: $122,000 - $163,000 What We Offer: Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campusesPaid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 daysPaid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new babyCompetitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependentsPet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCAHealth Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment
Responsibilities:
Lead the development, setting, and execution of annual capex budgets, ensuring alignment within the Division’s growth objectivesCollaborate with Construction, Real Estate, IT, Marketing, Procurement and Launch senior leaders to support capital planning for new campus and program launchesWork 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 recordedIdentify and drive cost reduction and optimization opportunities across all capital projectsMonitor, 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 leadershipDevelop and maintain forecasting models and tools to accurately estimate spend and support strategic decision-makingInfluence the capital roadmap by balancing long-term investment priorities with short-term tactical needsEnsure compliance with internal controls, policies, and external regulatory requirements related to capital spendingPrepare and present clear, concise analyses and recommendations to senior managementOther duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education / ExperienceBachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (required); MBA or relevant advanced degree (preferred)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 environmentsExperience in Construction, Real Estate, or Launch-related finance role (preferred)Broad knowledge of designing or enhancing capital governance frameworks, approval workflows, or portfolio management processesExperience with Workday Project Management (preferred)Strong system orientation with ERP/project accounting toolsValid, state-issued driver's license (required)CPA, CFA, or CMA (preferred)Certificate in Project Management (PMP) (preferred) SkillsIndependently manage complex tasks and projectsCoach and mentor junior team membersAnalyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutionsPresent ideas in a compelling and structured format to diverse audiencesDemonstrate refined listening skills and emotional intelligenceFacilitate training sessions and cross-functional meetingsDrive consistent results in a fast-paced environmentLeverage enterprise-level tools and systems to streamline processesCreate new and better ways for the organization to succeedDevelop people to achieve their goals and support organizational successNavigate complex policies, processes, and organizational dynamics with easeWork independently, escalating complex or high-impact issuesDrive innovation to improve organizational successDevelop others to achieve individual and organizational goalsNavigate complex organizational dynamics with confidencePerform effectively amid uncertainty and ambiguityAbilitiesAbility to travel to worksite locationsOccasionally (up to 15% of workday)Use fine and large motor skills to operate a motor vehicleUse hearing and sight (both near and far vision) to operate a motor vehicleCommunicate, think, learn, and reasonUse computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasksSafely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locationsDemonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibilityAbility to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretionAbility to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneouslyAbility to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the positionAbility to foster long-term relationships with stakeholdersWork EnvironmentWork is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premisesThis position is designated as Remote. Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.Overnight and/or Local travel required (up to 25%)