BUSINESS MANAGER (Accounting)

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group is seeking a seasoned finance operations professional to join our Charlotte facility. This role develops and manages accounting procedures, payroll, purchasing, and related support services to ensure accurate fiscal reporting and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include budgeting, cost management, and safeguarding compliance across finance functions. You will lead a team, oversee billing, and coordinate with the Warden to meet monthly targets while maintaining data accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business related field and at least five years in a finance-related role with budget prep/control or government contracts administration preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and decision-making skills for a supervisory role.
• Ability to operate computers and typical department software.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and monitors annual budget and informs management of budget status.
• Monitors staffing roster, overtime, medical costs and coordinates with Warden to help achieve monthly budget.
• Directs work of other employees including hiring, evaluating, training, promotions and disciplinary actions.
• Maintains recording and control procedures for accounts collection, evaluation, processing, submission, and reconciliation.
• Participates in overall facility planning activities.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Finance experience

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting

Job description

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary:

Develops, manages, and implements operational procedures and policies for the business and support services functions of the facility. This includes establishing and maintaining accounting procedures, fiscal reporting methods, procedures for payment of invoices and other related activities. Additional support services functions may include: payroll, purchasing, communications, food services, warehouse, commissary, inventory property control, laundry, information technology and insurance.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and monitors annual budget. Advises management of budget status.
• Monitors staffing roster, overtime, medical costs and coordinates with Warden to assist in achieving monthly budget throughout the year.
• Directs the work of other employees. This would include selection, hiring, evaluating performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• Directs the maintenance of recording and control procedures involving the collection, evaluation, processing, preparation, submission and reconciliation of accounts.
• Participates in overall facility planning activities.
• Prepares and approves billing documents and submits invoices for payment.
• Reviews and approves all financial and accounting records, transactions, and functions of the facility and inmates.
• Provides for receiving, storing, and accountability of supplies, services, and equipment.
• Maintains census figures, meals served, man-day figures, and other pertinent data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in business related field such as Business, Finance, or Accounting required and a minimum of five (5) years of work experience in a finance-related role required with budget preparation/control or administration of government contracts preferred, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education. (Master's degree Business or public administration can substitute for one year of the required supervisory experience).
• Must exhibit leadership qualities to gain the respect of all employees. Must have the ability and desire to work in a cooperative manner and to make management decisions.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

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