Business Manager

About the role

The Business Manager is responsible for managing business operations for the Division of Academic Affairs including finance and budget, purchasing and procurement, and liaising with human resources regarding academic appointments.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily business operations of the Division of Academic Affairs, ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal guidelines.
• Managed all financially related business matters related to accounting, budgeting, financial management, contracts, hiring, etc. for the division.
• Manage human resources activities (FTE tracking) and coordinate personnel-related matters with the Office of Human Resources.
• Manage the creation, maintenance, and reconciliation of accounts using Workday.
• Ensure implementation of internal control policies and procedures as required to support cash/revenue collection, account requirements, and financial reporting.
• Provide reports for all departmental accounts to the Provost.
• Aid the Provost with the preparation of the annual departmental budget.
• Serve as liaison with the University Controller’s Office and meet regularly to discuss current business and accounting issues.
• Analyze areas of expenditures and revenues, identify problem areas and recommend changes.
• Provide advice and assistance on adherence to budget and financial management procedures.
• Evaluate effectiveness of office operations; implements approved policies and procedures.
• Identify, implement, and track cost-saving opportunities focusing on operational improvement.
• Coordinate annual, internal audits, etc., and assist auditors with their examination of departmental records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Management, or financial management discipline required.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in a combination of budget management, grant administration, accounting, purchasing and staff management is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience with Workday preferred.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of business processes, policies, and nomenclature of the academy.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Thorough knowledge of and skill in the use of Microsoft office (word processing, database, and spreadsheet software) to produce documents and maintain information.
• Skill in applying analytical skills to review expenditures and revenues, prepare forecasts, and reconcile accounts.
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively and to prioritize new and on-going projects.
• Ability to respond to diverse stakeholders on/off campus with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Ability to remain tactful and professional during busy periods and during stressful situations.
• Ability to manage confidential information.
• Possess strong oral/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Coppin State University offers a competitive benefits package to include health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave and federal holidays for all regular employees. Please see the link below to view the benefits that Coppin State University has to offer. View Benefits.