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.

We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things. Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary: 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:

• Oversee and maintain employee payroll ensuring that wages are correct and that time sheets are properly approved.
• Research, compile and analyze financial data for the preparation of budget, reports, lists, and miscellaneous management requests. Report organization's finances to management, and offer suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies, and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
• Make bank deposits, write checks, maintain regular balance controls, and reconcile bank statements.
• Make local purchases and initiate larger purchase requisitions through corporate headquarters.
• Verify calculations to balance receipts and/or to determine taxes, discounts, deductions and additional charges.
• Assist in the distribution of payroll checks and/or reports to employees and management.
• Maintain the petty cash fund.
• Supervise the practice of accurate inventory of all items in the warehouse, food services, maintenance, or any other area where supplies are stored for distribution.
• Manage office clerical staff, including selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training and development, promoting and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• Function in the role of Business Manager in his/her absence.
• Facilitate special projects as directed by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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.