Business Manager

State of Montana•Great Falls, MT

66d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind (MSDB) is seeking an experienced Business Manager. We are seeking an energetic leader and problem solver with financial management, strategic planning and change management experience. This position manages business and related processes for MSDB, a statewide educational facility providing comprehensive opportunities for Montana’s deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low vision and deafblind children. The Business Manager is the chief financial officer for business services. The Business Manager develops and implements business and other administrative management programs to promote successful business related outcomes for MSDB to further its mission to enhance student’s opportunities for independence and success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting from an accredited college or university preferred.
Five or more years of job related experience, including at least two years of financial management experience.
Direct experience supervising, evaluating and mentoring staff required.
Advanced knowledge of budgeting practice and general accounting principles.
Ability to recognize and solve complex financial accounting.
Knowledge of personnel policy administration.
Understanding of Employment laws.
Strong leadership and relationship skills.
Excellent expressive oral and written communication skills.
Public speaking skills.
Ability to actively listen and respond to the needs and concerns of staff.

Nice To Haves

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Manages business and related processes for MSDB.
Develops and implements business and other administrative management programs.
Manages accounting functions including budgeting, approving purchase orders and expenditures, and revenue collection.
Prepares the Legislative budget for a biennium in the IBARS system.
Manages agency Procurement Cards.
Prepares financial reports for the Administrative Team and the Board of Public Education.
Processes Budget Change Documents (BCD’s) as needed.
Manages payroll for over 100 employees.
Creates payroll offers for new employees.
Approves all timesheet entry into SABHRS.
Manages all state and federal grants.
Processes BCD’s to the Governor’s Office to request authority to receive and spend grant funds.
Submits cash requests as needed.
Monitors grants to ensure they stay in budget and complete spending by deadlines.
Submits final grant reports as needed.
Manages and leads the Accounting Technician, Payroll Technician, Administrative Assistant and the IT Systems Manager.
Serves on MSDB’s collective bargaining process with the agency's two unions the MFPE & UFCW.
Other duties as assigned.