This position offers eligibility for a flexible schedule and telework 2 days per week on a pre-defined schedule. This is a perfect position to develop and learn new technical skills, in addition to other training opportunities.

General Description: This is a professional position. The incumbent performs complex tasks to oversee and manage the financial operations of a department or division.

Organization: The Business Manager reports to a Department Head or designee and may supervise Administrative Assistants and/or Accounting staff.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises employees, performing related human resources functions
and completing necessary paperwork.

• Supports and maintains various departmental programs.

• Serves as a liaison between the department and other entities that
contribute to or use the department’s financial resources.

• Analyzes and projects financial trends related to revenue and
expenditures.

• Manages department functions and programs related to accounts
payables and receivables.

• Develops methods for budgeting and monitoring procedures, records-
maintenance procedures, cost analysis, fee scheduling and accounting
procedures.

• Prepares and provides financial reports.

• Reconciles financial records.

• Performs related work as assigned.

Working Conditions:

A. Hazards

• None Known

B. Environment

• Office

C. Physical Effort

• Minimal

D. Exempt

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of accounting procedures and administrative practices related to billing, required. Ability to plan and manage projects independently, required. Must be able to establish and maintain successful relationships with staff, vendors and citizens. Excellent oral and written communication, required.

Education, Experience and Training: Bachelor’s degree required (concentration in business, accounting or public administration preferred) with at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in related field, one (1) of which must have been in a supervisory position – OR – Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training
sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Special Conditions:

• Criminals Record Check, including fingerprinting

• Work beyond normal work schedule

• Twelve-month probationary period

Revision Date: January 2008