Business Services Manager

Georgia Public Library Service; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Public Library Service in Statesboro, GA is seeking a Business Services Manager to provide leadership in financial operations, budgeting, and reporting. This full-time role also oversees payroll, grants, procurement, inventory, and staff development, reporting to the Regional Library Director.

A degree in accounting and supervisory experience are essential, with strong accounting knowledge required.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting.
• At least three years of accounting and budgeting experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, public finance, and procurement.
• Excellent attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment, manage competing priorities, and work collaboratively with staff, vendors, boards, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Prepare budgets and financial information for leadership and boards.
• Coordinate state grant budgets and reporting; liaise with funding agencies as needed.
• Oversee payroll, required state and federal reporting, personnel records, and benefits.
• Supervise Business Services staff and manage procurement, inventory, and fixed assets.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Budgeting

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Professional judgment

Collaborative work

Education

Degree in accounting

Job description

Business Services Manager
Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Salary: $65,000 – $80,000 – Commensurate with Experience
Typical Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Overall Responsibility & Essential Position Functions
As Business Services Manager, you will provide leadership in four key areas:

Financial Leadership & Reporting
Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, investments, cash management, and the library system’s financial accounting processes. Prepare and present financial information to library leadership and boards.

Grants, Compliance & Audit
Coordinate State Grant budgets and reporting, prepare information for Agreed Upon Procedures, assist with required GPLS reporting, and communicate with funding agencies as needed.

Payroll, Benefits & Personnel
Oversee payroll functions, required state and federal reporting, personnel records, employee benefits, and related staff communications.

Business Operations & Team Leadership
Supervise and develop Business Services staff while providing financial oversight for purchasing, inventory, fixed assets, insurance, policies, and formal procurement activities.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in accounting
• At least three years of accounting and budgeting experience
• Supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, financial planning, public finance, and procurement
• Excellent attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to exercise sound professional judgment, manage competing priorities, and work collaboratively with staff, vendors, boards, and community partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with governmental fund accounting
• Master’s degree in business or related field
• Knowledge of MIP accounting software
• Knowledge of library operations
• Knowledge of current State of Georgia Employee Benefit Plans
• Knowledge of labor laws

Physical Skills

• Ability to sit and use computer for extended periods and operate standard office equipment, daily
• Ability to lift and move up to forty (40) pounds and push one hundred (100) pounds, occasionally

Training, Supervision, and Evaluation
The Business Services Manager has the latitude and the responsibility to exercise independent professional judgment within the scope of the library policy. The Business Services Manager is responsive to directions given by the Regional Library Director. Formal evaluation and review of the Business Services Manager’s performance is provided by the Regional Library Director.

Working Conditions

• Majority of work performed in general office and library environment
• Requires periodic participation and attendance at events and training

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the Statesboro Regional Public Libraries. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a qualifying disability to perform the essential functions of the position.