Business Manager

South Dakota AG; Custer (SD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Game Fish & Parks in Custer, SD seeks a full-time financial administrator to coordinate annual budgets and oversee revenue reporting for park and concession fees. You will supervise administrative staff at Custer State Park and ensure proper accounts payable, purchasing controls, and contract administration.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance and strong GAAP/GAAS knowledge, with emphasis on fiscal processes, HR procedures, and customer service in a government setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business finance or closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GAAS.
• Experience with budgeting, revenue tracking and accounts payable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of and manage an annual operating budget.
• Oversee collection and reporting of revenue from park and concession fees.
• Supervise administrative staff at Custer State Park.
• Manage accounts payable, purchasing controls and contract administration.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

GAAP

GAAS

Budgeting

Payroll

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job ID: 38257

Agency: Game Fish & Parks

Location: Custer, SD

Salary: $29.97 - $35.66 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: GH- J

Closing Date: 11/11/2026

This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Game Fish & Parks. For more information on the Game Fish & Parks, please visit https://gfp.sd.gov/ .

Summary

Coordinate development of and manage an annual operating budget in excess of $6.9 million and oversee collection and reporting of $8 million in revenue from park and concession fees annually. Provide budget reports and analysis as needed. Supervising the administrative staff at Custer State Park. Oversight of revenue collection/processing and accounts payables and monitoring purchasing for compliance and resolving discrepancies; contract administration: reviewing/revising processes and procedural controls; preparing financial reports, and human resources functions and procedures. Serves as the volunteer and seasonal employee coordinator. Provide indirect supervision and training to park staff responsible for revenue collection at Custer State Park. Customer service - answering phones and dealing with customers inquiries, reservations, etc. Involved in special events - Buffalo Round Up, Arts Festival, Buffalo Auction, Seasonal/Volunteer Orientation.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, business finance or closely related field preferred.

Knowledge Of

• leadership skills/supervisory experience;
• human relations skills sufficient to create/maintain positive work environment and deal successfully with all levels of staff, personnel issues and the public;
• and experience with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), practices, and standards;
• and experience with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS);
• and experience with governmental fiscal administrative processes such as budget development and disbursement, and purchasing;
• and experience with personnel policies, procedures, applicable employment laws, sufficient to hire, promote, discipline and evaluate employee performance;
• or experience with payroll;
• professionalism/Confidentiality.

Ability To

• evaluate and modify accounting systems, procedures, records and controls.
• analyze and interpret financial data and information and reach conclusions.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and representatives of other agencies or departments.
• communicate information clearly and concisely.
• strong knowledge of computer systems and applications – Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, etc.
• capable of exercising independent judgment to evaluate situations and make decisions.
• ability to plan and project future operating needs in terms of fiscal needs and staffing changes
• interact with visitors and meet their customer service needs.

Additional Requirements:

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"