Finance & Operations Manager — Budget & HR Lead

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University seeks a Business Manager in Baton Rouge to oversee budgets, HR, and administrative functions for the Office of Testing & Evaluation Services (OTES). You will supervise staff, manage cost centers, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with university policies and external regulations.

Responsibilities include developing budgets, monitoring expenditures, coordinating contracts and purchasing, and supporting strategic planning to sustain departmental growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience.
• Experience managing budgets, financial transactions, or HR processes.
• Ability to interpret university policies and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide budget oversight for all OTES accounts and supervise staff.
• Act as Cost Center Manager for OTES and manage multiple accounts.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze departmental budgets and financial reports.
• Oversee procurement, purchasing, and contracts within policy and regulation.
• Coordinate payroll, timekeeping, and HR-related processes for staff.
• Assist with compliance audits and documentation for reviews.

Skills

Budget oversight

Financial management

HR administration

Staff supervision

Cost center management

Budget planning

Analytical skills

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial systems

PeopleSoft (or equivalent)

Job description

Louisiana State University seeks a Business Manager in Baton Rouge to oversee budgets, HR, and administrative functions for the Office of Testing & Evaluation Services (OTES). You will supervise staff, manage cost centers, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with university policies and external regulations.

Responsibilities include developing budgets, monitoring expenditures, coordinating contracts and purchasing, and supporting strategic planning to sustain departmental growth.