Business Manager I, II, or III

Mississippi State University; Mississippi; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University seeks a skilled administrator to manage departmental budgets and financial processes within Animal Emergency and Referral Center. The role involves coordinating interdepartmental transactions, preparing budget adjustments, and ensuring compliance with university policies.

The position requires a degree in accounting, finance, business, or management with progressive responsibilities and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or management.
• Experience requirements vary by level; Level I requires none.
• Substitutions Allowed: Bachelor’s degree with 18 business credits, two in Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain department/unit budget and provide budgetary reports to senior management within the unit.
• Coordinates with other University departments to process financial and personnel transactions; communicates with Controller's office, Procurement and Contracts on AR/AP; prepares interdepartmental transfers and budget transfers between units.
• Reconcile and balance financial records with Controller's office; audit for accuracy and funds availability.
• May coordinate financial aspects of research proposals, contracts, and sub-contracts; liaise with university administrators and funding sources.
• Participate in development and maintenance of policies; develop and implement projects to meet goals.
• Communicate with staff about business matters and advise on proper procedures; keep up with university policies.
• Assist in development and management of annual operating budgets; prepare annual budget based on previous expenses and future needs.
• Develop and maintain records on employees, equipment, and compliance activities.
• Supervisory responsibilities including training, evaluating, and making employment decisions.

Skills

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Hiring procedures

Record-keeping

BANNER system

PC software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or management

Substitutions allowed: 18 credit hours in business including Accounting

Tools

BANNER system

Job description

Position Function

Manages and coordinates the business operations of a department/unit. Performs duties required to maintain and administer departmental budgets; administers staff policies and/or procedures; compiles reports; performs administrative procedures.

Salary Grade

15

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are 'Unclassified' and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Area of Specialization

Animal Emergency and Referral Center

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain department/unit budget and provide budgetary reports to senior management within the unit.
• Coordinates with other University departments to process financial and personnel transactions. Communicates with the Controller's office, Procurement and Contracts office on all activities related to accounts receivable and accounts payable for assigned budget. Prepare interdepartmental transfers and budget transfers between budgetary units as required.
• Reconcile and balance financial records with the Controller's office on a regular basis, audit financial records for accuracy, availability of funds and conformance to University and departmental policy and procedure.
• May coordinate financial aspects of research proposals, contracts, and sub-contracts, including the development of budget, proposal preparation, and adherence to funding requirements; serves as a liaison with university administrators, state, federal, and private funding sources.
• May participate in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short- and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in the accomplishment of established goals.
• Communicate with staff concerning business matters and advise of proper procedures. Stay abreast of University financial and personnel policies and procedures. Coordinate and maintain personnel functions for assigned unit/department.
• Participates in the development and implementation of department/unit programs and projects consistent with organizational objectives, contractual arrangements, and/or funding availability.
• Assists with the development and management of annual operating budget(s).
• Assists in preparing annual budget based upon previous year's expenses and future requirements.
• Develops and implements systems to maintain records on employees, equipment and compliance activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training, evaluating, and making or recommending employment decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or management*. No experience required.

Level II Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or management* plus three years’ experience in financial management and/or accounting. For promotions, must meet degree requirement and experience must include at least three years at the preceding level.

Level III Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or management* plus six years’ experience in financial management and/or accounting. For promotions, must meet degree requirement and experience must include at least three years at the preceding level.

Substitutions Allowed:
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 18 credit hours in business (i.e., business, finance, marketing, accounting, or management) as approved by Human Resources Management. Of the 18 credit hours, two (three hour) classes must be in Accounting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively.
• Knowledge of customer service principles, techniques, systems, and standards.
• Skill in budget management.
• Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of business management principles and practices.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Skill using BANNER system.
• Ability to develop and maintain record-keeping systems and procedures.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• No or very limited physical effort required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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