Business Manager

Kent State • Kent, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Manager provides business and financial support to a director, chair, or department head of a moderate-size department or unit. The role performs business support functions, compiles and reports financial information, maintains and balances accounts, and coordinates with University departments and external entities about business operations. The Business Manager also uses and maintains automated reporting systems, investigates problems, reconciles solutions, and prepares replies. Other related duties may be assigned. A security check is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, plus at least two years of relevant experience; or education, training, and experience equivalent to an Associate degree in business plus 10 years of progressively responsible experience monitoring budgets and reconciling accounts in a multi-department or complex business environment.
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting principles, and personal computer applications.
• Skill in written and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all components of the University and external constituents, and to manage people and projects.
• Must pass a security check.

Responsibilities

• Perform business support functions, such as purchasing, records management, grants management, and budget preparation.
• Compile and report financial information.
• Maintain and balance accounts.
• Correspond with University departments and outside entities regarding business operations.
• Utilize and maintain automated reporting systems.
• Investigate problems, reconcile solutions, and prepare replies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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