Business Manager

Position Summary Rutgers University Law School seeks a Business Manager, reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Administration. This position is responsible for a variety of business services such as budgeting, accounting, forecasting, grant administration, financial reporting and human capital management for Rutgers Law School (Camden-Newark). This position has responsibility for providing business acumen to the Senior Associate Dean with respect to the school's accounting, contracts, grants, etc. Provides leadership, organization, direction, and administration of all division business services, including accounting, cash accounting, finance, budget, and grant accounting, as well as the administration of policies, physical plant construction and renovations, grant administration, and purchasing. Develops a coordinated plan for the administration of such services. Manages revenues, cash operations, and/or budgets. Provides independent accounting to support directors, principal investigators and research staff as well as guidance/counsel regarding various funding agency guidelines and requirements. Supports directors, PI's and research staff regarding expenditures and budgeting. Oversees and administers salary allocations to grant and non‑grant accounts as necessary. Assists with the resolution of a diverse range of fiscal issues in accordance with accounting principles and the law school’s goals. Develops, communicates and enforces policies and procedures to complete required financial processes and prepare records necessary to safeguard assets and provide reliable financial information to a wide range of internal and external clients. Interprets, communicates and implements fiscal policies and practices to meet the law school’s needs. This position will prepare the annual budget and provide oversight of the day‑to‑day administration of the law school budgets across both campuses. It leads the monthly and fiscal year‑end closing processes, reconciliations, and financial forecasting for the law school. Provides monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for the internal Law School, Chancellor’s Office, University Budget and Controller’s Office, and external constituencies. Ensures travel, expense reimbursements and credit card spending for faculty and staff are in accordance with university policy, guidelines and budgetary constraints. Serves as reviewer/approver of departmental purchases and ensures adherence to university policy, along with departmental budgets. Reviews and approves all journal entry transfers. Ensures the accurate and timely completion of documents for the creation of accounts and the processing of financial transactions, and provides professional, prompt and courteous service to clients by resolving or directing employees to resolve financial issues. Ensures security of funds received and disbursed by implementing and auditing procedures for proper controls and timely deposits/disbursements. Takes an active role in the development and meeting of planning strategies, works independently to meet objectives with minimal supervision, identifies and manages financial, operational and regulatory risks, and communicates risks and resolutions to the Senior Associate Dean. Responsible for the management and development of business manager positions across both campuses. Span of control includes, either directly or through reporting relationships, budget, payroll, grants, disbursements/procurement, accounting and reporting. Serves as a key strategic partner to Human Resources, Research & Sponsored Programs, Grants & Contract Accounting, and the Chancellor’s Offices in Camden and Newark, particularly as it relates to position control. May frequently travel between the Camden and Newark campuses of Rutgers University Law School; flexibility exists as to which campus becomes the incumbent’s primary office location. Minimum Education and Experience Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that fully demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Requires a minimum of five years of relevant experience, with a demonstrated track record of progressive growth that indicates successful leadership and management skills. City: Camden State: NJ Physical Demands and Work Environment: Prolonged computer utilization and long periods in sedentary positioning. Salary: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets. Posting Number: 26ST1021 #J-18808-Ljbffr