Business Manager II (8906)

The Salvation Army; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Houston, TX is seeking a senior financial administrator who will provide administrative and managerial support to the Area Commander and oversee the financial operations of the organization. The role requires leadership, budgeting, and grant management skills.

You will develop annual budgets, oversee grant funding administration, supervise staff, and prepare reports for advisory boards and donors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Management, Business Analytics or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Five years progressively responsible financial administration experience, with at least three years supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, recruits, and supervises all assigned staff and volunteers; conducts evaluations and salary/hiring/firing recommendations.
• Plans and supervises the preparation of financial reports to boards and committees; includes income/expenses analyses.
• Oversees administrative of grant funding (United Way, EFSP, ESGP, private foundations) and audits.
• Develops annual budgets for approval and oversees administration; reports projections and adjusts budgets as needed.
• Researches, compiles data, and prepares narratives and statistics for budgets/grant proposals; negotiates contracts and oversees contractors.

Skills

Financial management

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: TX-Houston AC - Houston, TX 77009, Position Type: Full Time Regular, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree, Job Category: Business Operations, This position is responsible for:

• Provides administrative and managerial support to the Area Commander and Commanding Officer; directs, manages, administers, and supervises the financial operations of the Area Commander; researches, compiles data, and composes program narratives and statistics for major budgets and grant proposals; oversees the proper financial administration of grant funding including United Way, EFSP, ESGP, and private foundations; ensures that financial records for the same are in proper order for audits.

Essential Functions

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Supervisory Responsibilities (40%)

• Plans, directs, recruits, and supervises all assigned staff and volunteers; trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; conducts performance evaluations & provides salary & hiring/firing recommendations.
• Supervises the preparation of all financial reports to the Advisory Boards, Executive Committee, United Way and Commanding Officer including special reports on income and expenses monthly and year-to-date basis.
• Takes on additional decision-making responsibilities in the absence of the Commanding Officers.

Operations Management Responsibilities (40%)

• Works in close cooperation with the Commanding Officers and other Department Heads in setting priorities and recommendations for the Area Commander operation, including budgets, communications, security, staffing, scheduling, replacement of equipment; plans for maintenance, and identity of strategies that will expand and/or improve program and services over time.
• Develops annual budgets for approval and oversees the administration of same; reports on projections and implements adjustment to the budgets when necessary.
• Researches, compiles, interprets, and summarizes information for various reports, spreadsheets, surveys, and special projects; researches files, accounts, records, etc. to resolve problems and/or correct documented information; informs appropriate people of discoveries.
• Researches, compiles data and composes program narratives and statistics for major budgets and grant proposals; oversees the proper administration of grant funding including United Way, EFSP, ESGP, and private foundations; ensures that financial records for the same are in proper order for audits.
• Researches and secures all outside contractors for both routine service and special services; explains maintenance and repairs desired/needed; negotiates contracts and annual re-bids; maintains oversight of all contracts.

Liaison Responsibilities (20%)

• Serves as liaison to outside organizations, vendors, local businesses, donors, and the Advisory Board; attends local meetings and other community involvements; performs public speaking to promote awareness and support for Salvation Army programs.

Working Conditions

Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Management, Business Analytics or related field, with a Master’s degree in the same preferred, AND
• Five years progressively responsible financial administration experience, with at least three years supervisory experience, OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications

• Valid State Driver’s License

Equal Opportunity Employer

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