Business Manager

Parent Network; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parent Network in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Business Manager to oversee financial activities and provide strategic management. The ideal candidate will have expertise in accounting principles and seven years of relevant experience.

The Business Manager will work closely with executive leadership to prepare budgets and ensure compliance with nonprofit mandates.

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Qualifications

• Seven (7+) years of experience managing accounting and financial systems.
• Experience overseeing government grants and contracts.
• Collaborating with senior staff to develop financial management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and management of the Business Office.
• Plan, organize, and direct financial activities of Parent Network.
• Prepare annual budget and ensure compliance with mandates.

Skills

Expert understanding of accounting principles

Technology skills with finance software

Strong communication skills

Excellent analytical skills

Collaborative work style

Education

BA in accounting or finance

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

The Business Manager provides strategic oversight and management of the Business Office as a member of the Parent Network’s management team. The Business Manager plans, organizes, and directs Parent Network’s financial activities. S/he develops and maintains sound financial practices, working with the Executive Director, the Board’s Audit and Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors to prepare the annual budget and ensure that the organization operates within budget guidelines and complies with federal and state mandates for 501(c)(3) organizations.

Qualifications

• BA in accounting or finance; advanced degree preferred.
• Expert understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures and business and administrative practices within nonprofit environments.
• Seven (7+) years of progressively responsible experience managing accounting and financial systems including reporting for diversely funded nonprofit organizations.
• Experience managing and overseeing local, state, and federal government grants and contracts.
• Experience collaborating with senior staff to develop a robust financial management system.
• Excellent technology skills with finance and accounting management software (QuickBooks, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Google Apps for Business, databases and mobile tools). Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Collaborative work style with demonstrated leadership ability in a flexible, team‑oriented environment.

Additional Information

Full time position