Business Operations Manager

The Business Operations Manager oversees Accounting, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Payroll, Procurement, and Accounts Payable functions while interfacing with the owners’ project office staff. This role ensures timely and accurate accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and local HR support. The position is part of the station’s management team and reports to the Conemaugh General Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage accounting requirements for Keystone and/or Conemaugh Stations.
• Direct development of the station’s five-year business plan, including O&M and Other Energy budgets, integrating performance projections, fuel supply, environmental strategies, safety, and staffing.
• Develop annual forecasts and monitor monthly spending.
• Manage O&M and CapEx budgets to minimize operating costs and achieve financial targets.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports and variance analyses.
• Oversee financial reporting and journal entries for accurate expense tracking.
• Ensure compliance with payroll requirements and respond to external auditor inquiries.
• Develop and enforce accounting, administrative, and control policies.
• Direct HR activities including organizational planning, recruiting, and employee relations; serve as liaison with CAMS HR.
• Represent management in labor relations, including negotiations, grievances, and arbitrations.
• Supervise administrative staff in purchase order administration, payroll, fixed asset management, and HR services.
• Support procurement and document retention programs.
• Track station performance goals and serve as community relations coordinator.
• Provide support to the station’s General Manager as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Personnel Management, or related field; CPA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in HR, Business Administration, and/or Accounting, including supervisory experience.
• Expertise in accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and staff supervision.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of MS D365 a plus.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills; strong problem-solving and collaboration abilities.

Other Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with FERC accounting principles.
• MS Access experience and power plant experience are a plus.
• Experience working with labor unions preferred.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record, as this position requires occasional travel for company business. Candidates should be comfortable operating a vehicle as part of their job responsibilities and must meet any applicable company and insurance requirements.

CAMS offers a variety of excellent benefits. Full-time employees are offered the following: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and Life insurance plans. You can even select additional “al la carte” benefits to meet all your needs. You can also enroll in our 401k, flex spending accounts for medical and childcare needs, and participate in our employee referral and tuition reimbursement programs.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

We believe in transparency and providing candidates with important information to make informed decisions. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and relevant qualifications.

This range represents the base salary and does not include other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, benefits, or equity, which may be offered in addition to the base pay. The company reserves the right to modify compensation ranges at any time in accordance with business needs and market conditions.