Business Manager

Description We are looking for a Business Manager to support financial operations and administrative functions for a mission-driven organization in Bronx, New York. This role blends accounting oversight, budget coordination, payroll support, and human resources administration, making it ideal for someone who can move comfortably between detailed financial work and cross-department collaboration. The successful candidate will communicate confidently with internal leaders and external partners while helping maintain accurate reporting, organized processes, and strong day-to-day business operations.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily accounting and administrative activities, including bookkeeping, payroll coordination, and core HR support functions.

• Oversee organizational and program budgets by tracking spending, monitoring revenue, and helping leaders stay aligned with financial plans.

• Manage payables and receivables processes, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and handled in a timely manner.

• Prepare financial reports and support grant-related documentation for internal stakeholders and external partner organizations.

• Administer employee-related processes such as benefits coordination and onboarding for new hires.

• Work closely with department heads outside of finance to clarify needs, answer questions, and provide practical guidance on budget and operational matters.

• Maintain accurate accounting records through journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

• Use QuickBooks to support financial tracking, reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations. Requirements • At least 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, or business operations with responsibility for multiple functional areas.

• Hands-on knowledge of month-end close, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.

• Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing in a detail-oriented setting.

• Ability to build, monitor, and maintain operational and program budgets with strong attention to accuracy.

• Familiarity with financial statement audit support and preparing documentation for reporting requirements.

• Experience assisting with employee onboarding, orientation, and benefits-related administrative tasks.

• Strong communication skills with the confidence to collaborate across departments and address issues proactively.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks and comfort working in a detail-oriented, deadline-driven environment.

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