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Business Manager
Job Description
Position Number:
111412Title:
Business ManagerFunctional Title:
Business ManagerCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
DIT-Business Support ServicesCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Division of Information Technology (DIT) is looking to hire a Business Manager to provide financial tracking and analysis as well as operational support to various units and accounts within the division. This position provides support for a variety of activities, including, but not limited to: budgeting, reconciliation, accounting, procurement, purchasing, travel, ordering, contract and grant accounting, financial forecasting, billing, revenue tracking and collection, funding tracking, and other activities related to the running of the operational and financial aspects of the division.
This position will assist with implementing and monitoring various business practices, policies, and procedures within DIT to ensure the highest level of accountability and customer service is provided. This position must adhere to University financial management standards, general management and accounting principles, practices, methods, and techniques. A successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to apply various policies and procedures to real-world situations. In addition, a successful candidate must be enthusiastic, positive, customer-oriented, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have a demonstrable ability to take initiative. Excellent communication skills and computer skills are essential to this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, project management, auditing, contract/grant management, or related fields (including 1-2 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, and revenue tracking).
- Experience in providing excellent customer service.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in Excel to prepare and analyze complex spreadsheets.
- Highly developed organization skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail.
- Friendly, flexible, service-oriented manner.
- Ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills over a variety of platforms.
- Ability to summarize financial information.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Degree in accounting.
- Audit experience.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
- Experience in higher education.
- Experience at University of Maryland system (including knowledge of various systems such as KFS, Workday, CONCUR).
- Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance.
Additional Information:
Benefits Included:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to help you and your family live a healthy lifestyle.
- Flexible work opportunities
- UMCP Tuition Remission for employees, and their dependents to grow and achieve greatness.
- Generous paid time off package to address work/life balance and maintain well-being.
- Retirement Benefits created to aid employees in reaching future retirement goals.
- And many more…
Salary range high $70,000s – low $80,000s
**This position does not provide sponsorship for Visas.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Posting Date:
07/25/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
08/15/2023Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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