Rutgers University
Business Manager III
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Position Summary:Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution located in Newark, New Jersey, is seeking a Business Manager III. The Newark Chancellor's Budget and Finance department, led by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Budget & Financial Planning, reports to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration, Economic Development, and CFO of the Newark Campus. The department provides business operations support to multiple departments reporting to the Newark Chancellor as well as direct business support to the Office of the Newark Chancellor. The Business Manager will report to the Senior Director.
This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:Review and approve business transactions including requisitions, expense reports, general ledger adjustments, and payroll commitment accounting instructions for multiple departments as assigned by the Senior Director, with a focus on the Honors Living Learning Community.The Business Manager will have broad discretion to approve or reject transactions based on compliance with university policies and procedures.Establish positive relationships with the administrative staff in the departments he/she oversees, ensuring adherence to university policy and communication of changes in policies or procedures.Provide training to new staff on department specific GL and project codes and ensure that they have appropriate access to university business systems needed to perform their job responsibilities.Perform monthly reconciliations of department payroll distribution, outstanding commitment reports, and transaction reports.Analyze reports and assist departments with the interpretation of financial data.Ensure department adherence to budget.Responsible for projects as assigned related to the implementation of Newark wide processes such as annual department budget preparation, forecasting, effort certification, and financial reporting.Maintain positive relationships with department administrative staff, program coordinators, directors, managers, and the Vice Chancellors in the Newark Chancellor's Office.Exercise good judgement and tact in resolving a diverse range of issues.Maintain a high level of professionalism while providing very precise, conscientious attention to details and have the ability to multi-task.Minimum Education and Experience:Requires a bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles and practices.Also requires a minimum of five years of related professional experience in a finance or accounting function, preferably in a leadership or managerial role of increasing responsibility.City:
NewarkState:
NJPosting Number:
24ST2245
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This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:Review and approve business transactions including requisitions, expense reports, general ledger adjustments, and payroll commitment accounting instructions for multiple departments as assigned by the Senior Director, with a focus on the Honors Living Learning Community.The Business Manager will have broad discretion to approve or reject transactions based on compliance with university policies and procedures.Establish positive relationships with the administrative staff in the departments he/she oversees, ensuring adherence to university policy and communication of changes in policies or procedures.Provide training to new staff on department specific GL and project codes and ensure that they have appropriate access to university business systems needed to perform their job responsibilities.Perform monthly reconciliations of department payroll distribution, outstanding commitment reports, and transaction reports.Analyze reports and assist departments with the interpretation of financial data.Ensure department adherence to budget.Responsible for projects as assigned related to the implementation of Newark wide processes such as annual department budget preparation, forecasting, effort certification, and financial reporting.Maintain positive relationships with department administrative staff, program coordinators, directors, managers, and the Vice Chancellors in the Newark Chancellor's Office.Exercise good judgement and tact in resolving a diverse range of issues.Maintain a high level of professionalism while providing very precise, conscientious attention to details and have the ability to multi-task.Minimum Education and Experience:Requires a bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles and practices.Also requires a minimum of five years of related professional experience in a finance or accounting function, preferably in a leadership or managerial role of increasing responsibility.City:
NewarkState:
NJPosting Number:
24ST2245
#J-18808-Ljbffr