Business Manager

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee seeks a Business Manager to oversee financial operations within the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. You will manage budgets, procurement, expense and payroll corrections, reconciliations, financial analysis, and forecasting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university guidelines.

This role collaborates with executive leadership, program directors, staff, and students to meet financial and administrative needs, drafts SOPs, supports year-end

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and university financial guidelines.
• Experience with post-award accounting and budgeting.
• Ability to manage budgets, reconciliations and financial forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Supports financial operations including budget management, procurement, expense and payroll corrections, reconciliations, financial analysis and forecasting.
• Reviews transactions for accuracy and compliance with university guidelines; approves travel, purchasing, and PCard transactions.
• Maintains Contracts and Grants financial tracker; supports year-end close-out and carryforward planning.
• Drafts SOPs, implements financial tools and institutional reporting; supports scholarship administration.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Post-award experience

Budget management

Financial analysis

Procurement practices

Advanced administrative support

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with two years of experience

High school diploma or equivalent + six years of experience

Job description

Job Title: Business Manager

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63658

Department

Florida Institute for Child Welfare

Responsibilities

Supports financial operations and implements efficient workflow processes. This includes budget management, procurement, expense and payroll corrections, reconciliations, financial analysis, and budget forecasting.

Reviews transactions for accuracy and compliance. Must demonstrate clear knowledge of financial and accounting practices and university financial guidelines. Reviews and approves travel, purchasing transactions, and PCard transactions, ensures accurate chart field information, appropriate expenditures, and compliance with University requirements.

Assists with post-award activities with the responsibility of maintaining the Contracts and Grants financial tracker, prepares financial and encumbrance reports, and supports year-end close-out, carryforward planning, and contract budget allocations. Drafts standard operating procedures, implements financial tools, completes institutional reporting requirements, and manages scholarship administration. Provides administrative and financial support to the Associate Director of Administration and completes assigned special projects. Works closely with executive leadership, program directors, staff, and students to meet financial and administrative needs while ensuring adherence to University guidelines. Participates in Institute initiatives, staff meetings, events, and professional development activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with two years of experience or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. (Note: or a combination of post high school education and relevant experience equal to six years)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of financial accounting principles (GAAP), post-award experience, budget management and reconciliation, financial and data analysis, knowledge of procurement practices, advanced-level administrative support experience, excellent communication (verbal and written).

Helpful

The Florida Institute for Child Welfare is housed at the Florida State University College of Social Work. The purpose of the institute is to advance the well-being of children and families by improving the performance of child protection and child welfare services through research, policy analysis, evaluation, and leadership development. Suggested to visit Florida Institute for Child Welfare for more information.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news! Learn more about Florida State University and our campuses.

Anticipated Salary Range

Anticipated salary of $60,000, commensurate with education and experience.

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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.