ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER

Assistant Business Manager

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

The Assistant Business Manager assists in managing all accounting functions of the facility to include cash control, funds disbursement, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. Prepares facility financial reports, analyzes trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to predict future revenues and expenses.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Assistant Business Manager oversees and maintains employee payroll ensuring that wages are correct and that time sheets are properly approved.
• Researches, compiles and analyzes financial data for the preparation of budget, reports, lists, and miscellaneous management requests. Reports organization's finances to management, and offers suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies, and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• The Assistant Business Manager makes bank deposits, writes checks, maintains regular balance controls, and reconciles bank statements.
• Makes local purchases and initiates larger purchase requisitions through corporate headquarters.
• The Assistant Business Manager verifies calculations to balance receipts and/or to determine taxes, discounts, deductions, and additional charges.
• Assists in the distribution of payroll checks and/or reports to employees and management.
• Maintains the petty cash fund.
• Supervises the practice of accurate inventory of all items in the warehouse, food services, maintenance, or any other area where supplies are stored for distribution.
• Manages office clerical staff, including selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training and development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• Functions in the role of Business Manager in his/her absence.
• Facilitates special projects as directed by management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and a minimum of three (3) years of work experience in a finance-related role, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education required.
• Must exhibit leadership qualities to gain the respect of all employees. Must have the ability and desire to work in a cooperative manner and to make management decisions.