ACCOUNTING BUSINESS MANAGER

The GEO Group•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation. Who We Are: GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes. Why Work for GEO: We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful. Summary: The Business Manager develops, manages, and implements operational procedures and policies for the business functions of the facility. This includes establishing and maintaining accounting procedures, fiscal reporting methods, procedures for payment of invoices and other related activities. Additional support services function may include payroll and purchasing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with supplemental coursework in accounting required and a minimum of five (5) years of work experience in a finance-related role required with budget preparation/control or administration of government contracts preferred, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.
Master's degree in business or public administration can substitute for one (1) year of the required supervisory experience.
Must exhibit leadership qualities to gain the respect of all employees.
Must have the ability and desire to work in a cooperative manner and to make management decisions.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

The Business Manager prepares and monitors annual budget and advises management of budget status.
The Business Manager directs the work of other Business Support employees. This includes selection, hiring, evaluating performance, employee training/development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
Directs the maintenance of recording and control procedures involving the collection, evaluation, processing, preparation, submission and reconciliation of accounts.
Participates in overall facility planning activities.
Prepares and approves billing documents and submits invoices for payment.
Reviews and approves all financial and accounting records, transactions, and functions of the facility and inmates.
Provides for receiving, storing, and accountability of supplies, services, and equipment.
Maintains census figures, meals served, man-day figures and other pertinent data.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

401 (k) + 401(k) Matching
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Employee Discounts
Dental Insurance
Jury Duty
Flexible Spending Account
Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Reduced Tuition Rates
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Paid Training
Farmers Auto Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Legal Shield services
Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
Bereavement Leave
Norton LifeLock benefits
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
VACATION TIME: 80 Hours - One (1) year but less than five (5) years 120 Hours - Five (5) years but less than ten (10) years 160 Hours - Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years 200 Hours - Fifteen (15) years and above SICK TIME: Earn one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours worked.