Business Manager

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave accrual

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement benefits SDRS

Job summary

South Dakota Game Fish & Parks seeks a finance leader to coordinate and manage an annual operating budget of over $6.9 million and oversee revenue from park fees of about $8 million annually. The role supervises administrative staff at Custer State Park, reviews contract processes, and handles HR, payroll and procurement functions.

Customer service and event support are also involved. Ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field, with GAAP/GAAS knowledge and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business finance or closely related field preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and governmental fiscal processes.
• Experience with payroll and accounts payable processing.
• Strong supervisory and leadership experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Access).
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of and manage annual operating budget.
• Oversee revenue collection and reporting of park and concession fees.
• Supervise administrative staff at Custer State Park.
• Manage procurement, contracts, and purchasing controls.
• Provide HR functions and staff training.
• Handle customer service, inquiries, reservations, and events.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

GAAS knowledge

Payroll experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Budget development

Customer service

Financial analysis

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Access

Job description

Location: Custer, S. 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.

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

If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, 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.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

'An Equal Opportunity Employer'