BUSINESS MANAGER

The GEO Group • Big Spring, TX

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About The Position

The Business Manager develops, manages, and implements operational procedures and policies for a facility’s business and support services functions. Responsibilities include establishing and maintaining accounting procedures, fiscal reporting methods, invoice payment procedures, and related activities. Support services may include payroll, purchasing, communications, food services, warehouse, commissary, inventory and property control, laundry, information technology, and insurance. The role also directs employees and contributes to facility planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as Business, Finance, or Accounting, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.
• At least five years of work experience in a finance-related role, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.
• Leadership qualities sufficient to gain the respect of employees.
• Ability and desire to work cooperatively and make management decisions.
• Ability to use computers and software typically used by the department.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with budget preparation or control, or administration of government contracts, is preferred.
• A master’s degree in business or public administration can substitute for one year of the required supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor the annual budget and advise management of budget status.
• Monitor the staffing roster, overtime, and medical costs, and coordinate with the Warden to help achieve the monthly budget throughout the year.
• Direct employees, including selection, hiring, performance evaluation, training and development, promotion, and disciplinary action, including termination.
• Direct recording and control procedures for collecting, evaluating, processing, preparing, submitting, and reconciling accounts.
• Participate in overall facility planning activities.
• Prepare and approve billing documents and submit invoices for payment.
• Review and approve the facility’s financial and accounting records, transactions, and functions, including those involving inmates.
• Provide for the receipt, storage, and accountability of supplies, services, and equipment.
• Maintain census figures, meals-served figures, man-day figures, and other pertinent data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager