Business Operations Manager

The Business Operations Manager will oversee the business operations for the college which may include accounting, budgets, human resources, grant and contract administration, scholarships, financial reporting and office management..Performs one or more of the following duties:Human Resources - Oversee and coordinate all functions related to the hiring of staff and faculty.Grant and Contract Administration - Assist the faculty and departments with grant and contract administration. Review and approve pre-award and post-award financial transactions including budget set-up, budget transfers, personnel assignments, grant invoices and grant close out.Scholarships - Serve as the administrator for the business unitand#x2019;s scholarship program. Train reviewers and coordinate offers with scholarship chairs. Oversee scholarship distributions and tuition award distribution forms and reports.Financial Reporting - Prepare special financial reports as requested for accreditation, the Dean, department chairs, faculty, staff and University administrators.Office Management - Oversees, evaluates and updates the business unitand#x2019;s operating policies and procedures to promote efficient functioning of the department.Accounting Functions:Reconcile the monthly Statement of Accounts; review the business unitand#x2019;s expenditures, budget transfers, interdepartmental transfers and accounting corrections.Manage and train the accounting and administrative staff; monitor workflow, review and evaluate financial and accounting procedures; oversee timekeeping transactions.Design and manage an effective and efficient system of internal controls and produce reliable and accurate financial information which comply with university regulations, policies and procedures.Budget Functions:Assist departments in the business unit with the annual budget preparation, implementation, monitoring and analysis.Prepare monthly itemized reports for programs as requested. Track all budget changes, transfers and corrections; enter and reconcile all budget entries in Hyperion.Prepare budget variance reports for the business units; coordinate budget transfer requests for the business unit and the Budget Office as needed.Other Duties as Assigned.Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related fieldFour (4) years of experience managing budgets and fiscal affairs for a university or non-profit organization or eight (8) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience..Advanced knowledge of accounting procedures, fund accounting, internal controls, Human resources, budget preparation and budget administration.Advanced knowledge of Peoplesoft.