Business Manager

City of Dayton; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dayton seeks a seasoned financial professional to manage the annual budget and oversee department expenditures, ensuring funds are allocated effectively.

As Business Manager, you will supervise accounting staff, prepare reports, and provide cost analyses for special projects across Economic Development, Central Services, Recreation and Public Works, with a focus on the Recreation department.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 6 years of accounting/administrative experience or
• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of accounting/administrative experience
• Master's may substitute for one year of experience

Responsibilities

• Prepares and monitors the annual budget.
• Maintains records of department expenditures and encumbrances.
• Supervises staff in general accounting functions and report preparation.
• Provides cost analyses and recommendations for special projects.

Skills

Budgeting experience

Cost analysis

Financial record keeping

Staff supervision

Education

Associate degree in Business and Finance equivalency

Bachelor's degree in Business and Finance equivalency

Master's in Public/Business Administration may substitute for one year

Accredited by US DOE North Central Association or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

The incumbent prepares and monitors the annual budget. Prevents budget overruns and
keeps department personnel informed of available funds by maintaining records of all department expenditures
and encumbrances. Special projects are routinely assigned that involve cost analysis and recommendations.
Supervises staff by assigning general accounting functions, report preparation and maintenance of accurate
records. The Business Manager will always demonstrate quality customer service to our partners, external and
internal customers that promotes continuing economic development for the City. The various departments that
utilize this position are: Economic Development, Central Services, Recreation and Public
Works. The current opening is in Recreation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business and Finance equivalency AND 6 years of experience in accounting, office management, business administration or a related field.
• OR
• Bachelor's degree in Business and Finance equivalency AND 4 years of experience in accounting, office management, business administration or a related field.
• Master's Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities or equivalent region.

License Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.

Notes

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

Background Check

A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.

Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing

Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

M/F/H

Benefits

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