Senior Business Administrator — Budget & Grants

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Flexible Spending health/childcare

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, invites applications for a full-time Business Administrator III in Concord. This role oversees financial management, budgeting, and administrative policies for assigned programs and serves as the liaison between OBM and program directors.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination, plus supervisory experience and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 9 years education and experience after high school.
• Education and experience must be in accounting, fiscal management, public administration, or business administration, including three years of supervisory or administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors financial and administrative policies and procedures, including planning and supervising program budgets, interpreting federal and state laws, and accounting standards, to assure that agency is in compliance with accounting and fiscal mandates.
• Establishes and implements internal controls to monitor revenue and expenditures; including ensuring state appropriations and grant funds are aligned and programmatic goals are met.
• Ensures accurate financial management and reporting aligned with federal and state requirements; completes federal and state financial reports; assists with audits as required.
• Implements and evaluates current and long-range program operations for proper allocation of grants; prepares and provides reports with detailed analysis and implements necessary fiscal and programmatic changes.
• Collaborates with Program Administrators on the development and finalization of federal allocations for school districts; develops and monitors MOE and matching allocations and reports for compliance.
• Oversees and administers financial procedures to ensure effective operation of grants and programs; develops guidelines for policies; creates statewide procedures.
• Plans and manages the biennial budget for assigned programs; directs budget development process and prepares ad hoc reports.
• Researches and interprets federal and state laws to assure expenditures are compliant and allowable.
• Reviews and oversees grant proposals and budget compliance; monitors documentation and obligations.
• Serves as a member of the Bureau/Program management team; attends trainings and supervises employees if assigned.

Skills

Excel

NH First experience

IBARS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years exp OR 9 years education/experience

Tools

Office software

Job description

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, invites applications for a full-time Business Administrator III in Concord. This role oversees financial management, budgeting, and administrative policies for assigned programs and serves as the liaison between OBM and program directors.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination, plus supervisory experience and a valid driver's license.