Business Manager II

Overview

The Financial and Administrative Services (FAS) Business Services Team is seeking two Business Manager II positions to manage and coordinate business operations for departments within Financial and Administrative Services. This role provides day‑to‑day leadership for financial and administrative functions, including budget development and oversight, human resources administration, accounts payable and receivable, service center/auxiliary accounting, and appropriated fund accounting.

Reporting to the Financial Officer and the Financial Operations Manager for Finance and Administrative Services, the Business Manager II works closely with leadership and staff within FAS to ensure sound financial management, accurate reporting, and efficient operational support.

• Functions as a primary resource and business consultant to the Executive Director, Director, Department Head, faculty, and business services staff in the assigned area.
• Oversees and manages daily activities and transactions within assigned area, including p‑card, financial banner, travel, and personnel processes.
• Performs functions such as budget preparation, budget reconciliation, monthly projections update, monthly budget updates to financial managers, data management, and fiscal information support.
• Ensures payroll is properly recorded and processed.
• Develops and maintains databases.
• Maintains annual budget using proper accounting/budgeting methods and retains records of financial figures for comparison with estimated budget.
• Coordinates, designs, and implements financial/management systems and monthly reports.
• Communicates and coordinates with other colleges and departments within and outside USU regarding financial matters.
• Reconciles and reviews financial statements and indexes to ensure accuracy.
• Develops new concepts and approaches to issues.
• Adapts procedures, processes, and tools to meet the more complex requirements of the position.
• May train, guide, and mentor business services staff, as assigned.
• Work with Coordinators to ensure timely invoices with correct information included on it. Work with campus partners to ensure proper invoice and payment processes.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business‑related field plus three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with management reporting tools.
• Professional, self‑directed, and able to manage increasingly complex projects.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and make timely, sound decisions.
• Team‑oriented, proactive, and committed to meeting unit goals.
• Detail‑oriented with strong integrity, initiative, and work ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Working knowledge of USU systems including Banner, Aggie Time, EZBuy, and Argos.
• Experience with USU travel processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with USU policies and procedures.
• Advanced understanding of financial principles, practices, and concepts.

Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with experience and excellent benefits.

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

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