What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Services - Program Administrator, Finance and Strategic Initiatives position at Berks County Intermediate Unit?
- Supervise and monitor assigned Business Services staff including:
- Planning, coordinating, and appraising staff members’ assigned daily activities.
- Establishing goals and performance criteria and evaluating staff.
- Coaching, counseling, disciplining, and developing staff.
- Manage assigned state and federal grants and proprietary programs by:
- Preparing, monitoring, revising, and closing budgets for existing or new programs and assisting with grant proposals in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Pennsylvania Department of Education State Accounting Code, and applicable grant/program guidelines.
- Regularly reviewing, analyzing, and projecting grant activity and communicating status of budgets with program staff.
- Completing monthly, quarterly, annual, and final financial reports accurately and within deadlines.
- Approving expenditures and initiating revenue invoices as required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. An advanced degree and/or CPA (or progress toward either) is preferred.
- Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a business or financial setting and five (5) years of supervisory experience required.
- Ten (10) years of accounting experience with at least five (5) years of supervisory experience will be considered in lieu of education requirement.
- Experience with budgeting, fund accounting, internal control, and auditing procedures.
- Experience with federal and state grant management, budget analysis, financial projections, compliance, and reporting.
JobID: 2320
Position Type:
Admin Business Office/Program Administrator, Business Services
Admin Business Office/Program Administrator, Business Services
Date Posted:
10/20/2025
10/20/2025
Location:
BCIU Administration Main Office
BCIU Administration Main Office
Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000 students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!
Summary of position:
To manage and maintain a sound budgetary and accounting system while working collaboratively with the Chief Financial Officer to develop, implement, and monitor short- and long-range financial plans and objectives for the Office of Business Services which are aligned with the organizational goals of the Berks County Intermediate Unit.
Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details):
Qualifications:
Schedule:
Full-time, 12 month/year
Salary:
Salary range is $91,471 - $123,754/year as established by the Intermediate Unit Board of Directors per the Compensation and Benefits Plan for Middle Management.
Salary : $91,471 - $123,754
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