Business Manager

Position Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Business Manager within the Finance Department at the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Under the direction of the Associate Directors of Finance, and in close collaboration with the Program Lead(s), the Business Manager is responsible for the business management of the Assigned Programs. The incumbent maintains thorough knowledge of Program plans, goals, and activities, works closely with the Program Lead(s) on business and financial planning, and ensures that pre‑ and post‑award activities comply with Federal, State, University, and Sponsor requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serves as the primary business partner of and maintains close communication with the Assigned Program Leader(s). Participates in Assigned Program(s) planning and operating committees and meetings to ensure a thorough understanding of Center goals, objectives and activities and to provide well‑informed business guidance. Maintains the integrated financial profiles of the Assigned Program(s) and all investigators within the program. Produces meaningful data analysis to support decision making and develops financial forecasting and reporting. Provides accounting management involving accountability for effective internal systems and controls within University financial policy for tracking income and expenditures. Responsible for oversight and management of Assigned Program(s) operating budgets, department operating budgets (expenses and revenue), sponsored research, contract and gift funds, federal funds, and endowments. Provides relevant reports for department leadership including financial, clinical, research and teaching productivity. Creates effective work plans and works closely with staff by supervising and addressing their training needs to achieve competency of work performance and understanding of personnel and non‑personnel operating budgets. Oversees and reviews personnel requests for unfilled positions (new and replacement positions) as they relate to the established budget, providing fiscal pre‑approval or alerting department and Senior Leadership of insufficient funding. Meets with faculty to review existing budgets and map out goals and strategies for the new fiscal year; works with PIs on annual requests for institutional research support, as needed. Oversees creation of “Just in time” documentation for NIH applications as well as any formal communications (e.g., No Cost Extension requests) regarding submissions or progress inquiries to respective implementing agencies. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree is required. Five (5) years of related experience involving research and sponsored programs administration, budgets, and financial analyses is required, ideally in an academic environment. Two (2) years of experience in personnel supervision required. Extensive experience with research and sponsored programs administration, budgeting, and financial analyses, ideally in an academic environment. Equivalent education and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement. Required knowledge and expertise: Federal and State agency regulations, policies, procedures and laws applicable to sponsored program activities; deep understanding of proposal development, funding acquisition, Institutional Review Board regulations, clinical procedures and protocols, accounting/finance, and other grant related activities. Maintaining confidentiality is required. Proficiency in advanced computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong communication, interpersonal, and resourceful skills are essential. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related field is preferred. The ability to supervise in a unionized environment is preferred. The ideal candidate will have excellent business acumen, accounting skills, detail‑oriented focus, and excellent organizational skills. Benefits Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage. Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs. Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options. Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable). Life insurance coverage. Employee discount programs. Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands: Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing; no special vision requirements; lifting up to 25 lbs. Work Environment: Office environment with moderate noise. Location Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), Downtown New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ. 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