Senior Business Manager

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 103175
Title: Business Manager
Functional Title: Senior Business Manager
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.00
Unit: AGNR-Animal & Avian Sciences
Campus/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.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Administrative Services, the Senior Business Manager oversees financial, procurement, travel, and capital inventory control – delivering portfolio oversight and management to the department.
Benefits Summary Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
Experience: 
  • Five years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, forecasting, accounting, payroll, and purchasing. 
  • Candidates with experience in financial management, supervisory experience, and oversight of multiple state and sponsored accounts are highly preferred. 
  • Candidates with knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Uniform Guidance with highly competent communication skills and a keen regard for confidentiality are essential. 


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • The successful candidate must be able to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple and continuing assignments on an occasional deadline-driven basis. 
  • Possesses the proficiency to work independently: interacting effectively and comfortably with internal and external stakeholders. 
  • The successful candidate will have a working knowledge or capacity to manipulate various University systems, including BA4, KR, CONCUR, and Workday. 
  • Competencies in forecasting and financial analysis to review expenditures and revenues, prepare budgets and reconcile accounts. 
  • The candidate must demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret University policies and procedures regarding purchasing, finance, HR payroll, and sponsored programs. Supervisory experience and competence are also essential.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • A Master’s degree in Business Administration, accounting, business, or a related field is strongly preferred.
  • Candidates with 5 years of experience in financial management and oversight of multiple state and sponsored accounts are highly preferred.
  • Supervisory experience or a demonstrated potential to lead.
  • Extensive experience and working knowledge of BA4, KFS, and the University’s Purchase Card Management System is preferred.
  • Experience in CONCUR and knowledge of Workday are highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of University of Maryland policies for financial management and research administration.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Salary range: $69,720 – $87,150
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 85% of the time; Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer; Capable of 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; Substantial repetitive movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers from computer entry work. Must have visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading. Must be able to maneuver around the campus to attend meetings and pick up time-sensitive or valuable items from other departments. Frequently communicates with faculty, staff and students who have inquiries at the business office. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Posting Date: 12/07/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 01/08/2024
Diversity 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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