Business Manager

Kent State • Kent, OH

7d • $46,977 - $57,185 • 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 communicates with University departments and external entities about business operations. The position also utilizes and maintains automated reporting systems, investigates problems, reconciles solutions, prepares replies, and performs related duties as assigned. The position is located at Kent Campus in Kent, Ohio, and requires passing a security check.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business and a minimum of 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.
• Written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all components of the University and external constituents.
• Ability to manage people and projects.
• Must pass a security check.

Responsibilities

• Perform business support functions, including purchasing, records management, grants management, and budget preparation.
• Compile and report financial information.
• Maintain and balance accounts.
• Correspond with University departments and outside entities on matters related to 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