Business Manager I

Oklahoma State Government•Oklahoma City, OK

24d

About The Position

Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the supervision and management of business and support service activities of a state agency, institution or facility. This includes establishing and maintaining accounting procedures, fiscal reporting methods, procedures for payment of invoices and other expense vouchers, and other related activities. It may also include supervision of other business functions such as personnel, supply, procurement, and administrative services. Typical Functions Plans, organizes and directs agency, institution or facility business functions; establishes and maintains accounting procedures, fiscal reporting requirements, and budget work program. Analyzes expenditures and other financial data; prepares monthly operations reports, financial statements, schedules, and statistical data. Supervises accounting functions and staff or maintains accounting records; responsible for preparation of payrolls, application of various benefit programs for employees, completion of various business reports, and payment of invoices and other expense vouchers. Processes requisitions for supplies, materials and equipment; conducts inventories and maintains records of agency or institutional property; supervises supply activities; schedules repair, maintenance or alteration of buildings and equipment. Maintains personnel records or supervises personnel staff; conducts employment interviews; serves as a member of internal personnel boards. Co-signs checks and vouchers concerning purchase orders, travel expenses, vendor claims and other expenditures. Level Descriptor Employees at this level are assigned responsibilities involving the direction and supervision of business and support services and activities for an agency, institution or facility which is limited in size and scope. This includes those with less than 200 FTE, an operating budget of less than five million dollars, or an average monthly client/patient census of less than 300. The primary responsibilities assigned involve not only directing, performing and supervising financial operations and accounting activities, but also include directing or performing other activities such as supply, inventory management, personnel or administrative functions, and providing direction to professional, technical or administrative staff if required.

Requirements

bachelors degree in accounting, business or public administration plus one year of professional experience in business management, accounting, or procurement; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
knowledge of accounting principles and practices
knowledge of business and public administration
knowledge of supply and procurement laws and regulations
knowledge of personnel management practices
knowledge of managerial functions and techniques
knowledge of the principles and techniques of supervision
Ability to maintain and report financial data
Ability to direct and supervise the work of others
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and directs agency, institution or facility business functions
Establishes and maintains accounting procedures, fiscal reporting requirements, and budget work program
Analyzes expenditures and other financial data
Prepares monthly operations reports, financial statements, schedules, and statistical data
Supervises accounting functions and staff or maintains accounting records
Responsible for preparation of payrolls, application of various benefit programs for employees, completion of various business reports, and payment of invoices and other expense vouchers
Processes requisitions for supplies, materials and equipment
Conducts inventories and maintains records of agency or institutional property
Supervises supply activities
Schedules repair, maintenance or alteration of buildings and equipment
Maintains personnel records or supervises personnel staff
Conducts employment interviews
Serves as a member of internal personnel boards
Co-signs checks and vouchers concerning purchase orders, travel expenses, vendor claims and other expenditures