Business Manager

Business Manager I

Utah State University Business Services seeks a Business Manager I for the College of Veterinary Medicine. The incumbent will provide day-to-day financial management, analysis, and operational support for a department, program, or small unit within a college or division. This position reports to a Financial Officer. They will serve as a key financial advisor to a department head or unit financial manager.

The role supports budgeting, grants, forecasting, reporting, and compliance activities; ensures the accuracy of financial transactions, monitors expenditures, and contributes to financial planning to support the unit's mission and strategic goals. U.S. work authorization is required for the duration of employment.

Budgeting & Forecasting (20%)

• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets and spending plans under guidance of financial operations leadership.
• Track revenues, expenditures, and commitments to ensure fiscal responsibility and adherence to approved budgets.
• Assist in forecasting financial needs and variances to inform planning and decision-making.
• Provide budgeting assistance to the department or unit leader with short and long-term planning.

Financial Analysis & Reporting (25%)

• Perform financial analyses to support unit operations and funding decisions.
• Provide regular financial reports that provide a clear picture of the department or unit's financial health.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure data integrity and update financial records.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate corrections in collaboration with finance and accounting teams.

Compliance & Transaction Oversight (35%)

• Advise the department or unit financial managers on relevant laws, regulations, or policies that may impact the use of funding and/or financial operations.
• Review purchasing, payroll, and travel transactions for accuracy, allowability, and allocability on the funding source.
• Maintain internal records and documentation for audit readiness.
• Review of contracts, grants, and agreements to ensure alignment of the department or unit's budget and availability of funding.

Customer Service & Collaboration (20%)

• Serve as the primary financial contact for assigned departments and programs.
• Provide guidance on financial procedures, budget use, and transaction processes.
• Participate in Finance department meetings and training to stay current on policies and tools.
• Proactively meet and review activity, at least every three months, with financial managers and other stakeholders and make necessary adjustments.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or related field plus one year of experience; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Familiarity with budget management and expense tracking practices.
• Proficiency in financial systems, spreadsheets, and data entry tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.

Commensurate with experience, plus 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.

The Business Manager I will be joining the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at an exciting point of transformation. In 2022 the state of Utah approved the creation of a full four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program  CVM has received approval through its accrediting agency, the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education, to admit its inaugural class of 40 students in the fall of 2025, and cohorts of 80 veterinary students in subsequent years.

The new college is the only veterinary medical education program in Utah. The CVM is dedicated to providing top-tier education and training to the next generation of veterinarians. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, innovative teaching methods, and a commitment to excellence in veterinary care. Join our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of veterinary medicine.