Business Manager

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge seeks a Business Manager to direct daily business operations for the LSU Police Department. You will handle financial accounting, budgeting, reporting, and purchasing, ensuring compliance with state statutes and university policies.

Responsibilities include payroll, grants and contracts management, HR liaison, and interdepartmental coordination. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience, with a focus on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field; 3 years of relevant experience.
• LSU values experience in key duties; degree not strictly required if experience qualifies.
• Experience with payroll, grants, contracts and HR liaison is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Expense management: coordinate budgets and track departmental financial data.
• Supervise and manage administrative personnel and payroll processes.
• Payroll and timekeeping, accounts receivable/payable, and grants tracking.
• HR liaison for staffing, reports, and Workday workflows.
• Procurement: contracts, supplier bids, and payment processing.
• Special projects: financial analysis and accreditation support.

Skills

Active Listening

Communication

Customer Service

Database Management

Decision Making

Detail-Oriented

Following Protocols

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Job description

Business Manager# Louisiana State University - Careers## Business ManagerApply: 0124A University Public Safety Building: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 9, 2026 (4 days left to apply): R00121983## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Business Manager## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUAM FA - CSPER - Office of the Campus Police (Marshall Scott Walters (00006595))## Work Location:0124A University Public Safety Building## Pay Grade:Professional## Job Description:The Business Manager directs the daily business operations for the LSU Police Department. Responsibilities include financial accounting and reporting, budget development and management, and purchasing. May be responsible for a variety of areas impacting business operations including but not limited to cost accounting, internal reviews, grant and contract management, payroll/personnel, HR liaison, and facility management. Processes, reviews, and approves accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions. Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures relating to financial management of the department. **Job Responsibilities****Expense Management (30%):** Responsible for coordinating the efforts of the administration and preparation of annual operating and payroll budgets as well as the ongoing tracking and maintaining of departmental financial data. Monitors expenses, revenue matching, and troubleshoots discrepancies. Advises on all matters related to financial affairs, procurement, grants and contracts, inventory management, compliance with Louisiana statutes, fiscal policy, and other administrative issues as appropriate. **Supervise & Manage (20%):** Administers, manages, and coordinates administrative personnel, performs personnel reviews, approves time, schedules work, initiates and follows through with disciplinary action. Maintains productivity of assigned personnel.**Manage** - Payroll and time keeping process for the department, the Accounts Receivable process, and the Accounts Payable process. Tracks grants, gifts, and initiates Payroll Accounting Adjustments as required for FEMA reimbursement. **Human Resources (20%)**: Primary liaison with LSU HRM to address complex personnel matters. Tracks all filled and unfilled personnel positions in organizational charts and maintains employee status. Works with HRM and the Police administration to post open positions and follows the candidates through the hiring process, ensuring that all competencies are scheduled and processed on a timely basis, successful candidates are hired, payroll budgets are updated, and documents are stored in Workday. Follows State guidelines for archiving if required. Prepares reports concerning budget costs for the hiring process and staff turnover. Attends meetings with HRM to stay current on changes in policies or procedures. Works with HRM, Payroll, and staff to develop and monitor payroll components and classifications. **Personnel Budget (10%):** Identifies source of funds for salary expense and prepares necessary personnel documents. Organizes salary expense data to provide personnel reports from a financial perspective and decision-making process. **Procurement (10%)**: Works with LSU Administration, Departments, & Procurement to develop and execute contracts, agreements, terms and conditions, supplier bids, renewals, and department special needs. Creates, monitors, tracks, resolves issues, and processes payment for LSU PD orders for supplies and services. **Special Projects (5%):** Conducts special studies and financial analysis for projects at the request of the department. Such studies may consist of, but are not limited to, researching new funding models and compiling historical data for decision-making and comparison purposes. Attends Department Command Staff meetings and participates in annual strategic planning to assist in ensuring the department goals and mission are met. Serves as Building Coordinator. Other duties as assigned. **Accreditation (5%):** Produces reports and documents required as part of the Department’s annual reaccreditation process through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement. **Additional Requirements**This position is considered operational essential and may be asked to work during an official closure but is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01. This position regularly engages in financial matters, including handling credit cards, cash, grant funds, or other university funds, and must undergo a credit check per FASOP HR-04. **Minimum Requirements**Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field and 3 years of relevant experience. ***LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.*** **Preferred Qualifications**Familiarity with LSU online systems, including Workday. Knowledge of LSU financial policies and procedures.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three professional references, including name, title, phone number, and email address.**Skills Needed:**Active Listening, Communication, Customer Service, Database Management, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Following Protocols, Leadership**Preferred Skills:**## Posting Date:November 3, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):November 9, 2026## Additional Position Information:**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.**Benefits -** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.## Essential Position (Y/N):## LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.## HCM Contact Information:For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.