Business Manager I

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and various?

Competitive retirement benefits

Employee and dependent educational B

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a dynamic Business Manager I to lead FP&A for the School of Arts and Sciences. Reporting to the Director of Budget, Planning and Financial Assessment, you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and resource allocation to sustain the school's academic mission.

In this role you will partner with deans and department chairs, align financial strategies with strategic priorities, ensure policy compliance, and serve as the primary liaison to

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in a financial/accounting function.
• Strong communication, advanced computer literacy, and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for the School of Arts and Sciences.
• Oversee annual operating budget, monthly/quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning.
• Provide executive-level analyses and scenario models for strategic decisions.
• Coordinate with central offices to ensure policy compliance and reporting standards.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

Oracle

EPBCS

PeopleSoft

Jaggaer

Job description

Ranked #43 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University- Camden seeks a dynamic Business Manager I. The Business Manager I reports to the Director of Budget, Planning and Financial Assessment, with a strong collaborative relationship to the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences – Camden. As the Camden Campus’s largest academic unit, SASC offers the broadest portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs and requires proactive financial leadership to support its diverse academic mission. The Business Manager serves as the lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) partner for the School of Arts and Sciences and functions as the principal financial advisor to the Dean and academic leadership. The position is responsible for leading the school’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial performance analysis, and resource allocation activities to support strategic decision-making and long-term financial sustainability.

Working in partnership with the Dean, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, Director of Operations, and the Director of Budget, Planning and Financial Assessment, the Business Manager provides financial leadership by translating institutional and academic unit priorities into financial strategies, evaluating the financial impact of new initiatives, identifying risks and opportunities, and developing recommendations that support the school’s academic and operational objectives.

The Business Manager oversees the financial stewardship of the school’s operating resources by ensuring sound fiscal management, compliance with University policies, and effective coordination with Accounting & Shared Services, Procurement, Human Resources, Payroll, Financial Aid, Student Accounting, the University Budget Office, the University Controller, Internal Audit, and other central administrative offices.

The position leads the development of the annual operating budget, monthly and quarterly forecasts, financial performance reviews, and long-range financial planning for the school. The Business Manager develops executive-level financial analyses, scenario models, and recommendations that support informed decision-making by school and campus leadership.

The Business Manager is accountable for the consolidated financial position of the assigned school or division, integrating departmental and portfolio-level budgets, forecasts, financial analyses, and resource needs into comprehensive financial plans and recommendations for executive leadership.

As the senior FP&A leader for the School of Arts and Sciences, the Business Manager supervises the school’s embedded financial planning staff, establishes priorities for financial planning activities, promotes continuous improvement of financial processes, and strengthens financial literacy among the school’s academic and administrative leaders. The position serves as the primary liaison between the school and central finance offices, ensuring consistent application of institutional and campus financial policies, planning methodologies, and reporting standards while fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and strategic financial stewardship.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Grade

Grade 08

Salary Details

Salary Details Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.

Minimum Salary

108670.000

Mid Range Salary

137547.000

Maximum Salary

166424.000

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

37.5

Standard Hours

37.50

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Union Description

Admin Assembly (MPSC)

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that fully demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. It also requires a minimum of five years of relevant experience in a financial/accounting function, good communication skills, advanced computer literacy, and a customer service attitude.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft EXCEL , Word and PowerPoint is required. Must be skilled in understanding database structure and can manipulate data imports and exports for financial reporting and analysis. Ability to work independently and professionally with limited supervision, while exercising sound financial judgment, is mandatory for this position. The ability to manage staff effectively, work closely with a variety of personnel and assist them with their daily problems/questions is a critical component of this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or CPA preferred. Experience working in a higher education environment strongly preferred. An in-depth understanding of the current Rutgers University Systems: Oracle, EPBCS , PeopleSoft and Jaggaer preferred. Strong preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of Responsibility Center Management, Tableau, Oracle ERP Cloud, and Oracle Enterprise Budget Planning Cloud software.

Specialized equipment for the incumbent will be in the shape of the software identified above.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Prolonged computer utilization and long periods in sedentary positioning.

Posting Number

26ST2039

Posting Open Date

10/27/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers University-Camden

Home Location Campus

Rutgers University-Camden

City

Camden

State

NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Business Manager I Job Category Staff & Executive Department Budget & Finance Office Overview.

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV
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Optional Documents

• Other Document

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