Business Manager I

Utah State University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University is seeking a Business Manager I to support the Division of Student Success. The role manages day-to-day financial operations, advises unit financial managers, and contributes to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance activities.

The position emphasizes accuracy, data integrity, and collaboration with finance teams to align funding with the unit's mission and strategic goals. A bachelor’s degree and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency with financial systems and data entry tools.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret financial policies and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets and spending plans.
• Track revenues, expenditures, and commitments to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Assist in forecasting financial needs and variances.
• Provide budgeting assistance to department leaders.

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Accounting principles

Financial systems proficiency

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Policy interpretation

Time management

Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Business Services at Utah State University is seeking a Business Manager I to support the Division of Student Success. The Business Manager I provides day-to-day financial management, analysis, and operational support within Student Success. This position reports to the Financial Officer and serves as a key financial advisor to unit financial managers. The role supports budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance activities; ensures the accuracy of financial transactions; monitors expenditures; and contributes to financial planning to support the unit’s mission and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets and spending plans
• Track revenues, expenditures, and commitments to ensure fiscal responsibility and adherence to approved budgets.
• Assist in forecasting financial needs and variances to inform planning and decision-making.
• Provide budgeting assistance to the department or unit leader with short and long-term planning.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Perform financial analyses to support unit operations and funding decisions.
• Provide regular financial reports that provide a clear picture of the department or unit’s financial health.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure data integrity and update financial records.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate corrections in collaboration with finance and accounting teams.

Compliance & Transaction Oversight

• Advise the department or unit financial managers on relevant laws, regulations, or policies that may impact the use of funding and/or financial operations.
• Review purchasing, payroll, and travel transactions for accuracy, allowability, and allocability on the funding source.
• Maintain internal records and documentation for audit readiness.
• Review of contracts and agreements to ensure alignment of the department or unit’s budget and availability of funding.

Customer Service & Collaboration

• Serve as the primary financial contact for assigned departments and programs.
• Provide guidance on financial procedures, budget use, and transaction processes.
• Participates and attend staff/division meetings and training to stay current on policies and tools.
• Proactively meet and review activity, at least every month, with financial managers and other stakeholders and make necessary adjustments.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Familiarity with budget management and expense tracking practices.
• Proficiency in financial systems, spreadsheets, and data entry tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.

Advertised Salary

Minimum of $50,000; commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

As Utah’s student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world. With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nation’s second-oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address critical societal challenges.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, which it joined July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when it named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at 435-797-0122 or [e-mail].

*updated 10/26

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*updated 08/2026