Business Manager II

Overview

The Business Services team at Utah State University is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Business Manager II to support the S.J. & Jesse E Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (QANR). This role will oversee the financial and operational management of academic departments within the college. This position is integral to ensuring smooth operations, sound financial management, and compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations across these diverse units.

The Business Manager II will serve as the primary financial consultant to the department head and faculty, manage complex funding sources, and oversee activities such as budget preparation, grant accounting, and accounts payable/receivable. The role also includes supervising business services staff, coordinating with university departments, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead critical operational functions and contribute to the success of QANR's academic and research missions.

• Financial and Budget Management: Oversee budget preparation, reconciliation, and monitoring for the department. Approve financial transactions, including purchasing, travel, payroll, and scholarships, ensuring compliance with university policies and regulations. Manage revenue reconciliations, sales tax reporting, and management of cash clearing. Provide strategic recommendations to grow and support department and university-wide missions.
• Operational Oversight: Supervise and support business services staff, manage daily financial activities, maintain account hierarchies, and ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Grant and Contract Coordination: Coordinates financial aspects of proposals, contracts, and grants. Works with faculty members to show effort on each grant and spend according to sponsor requirements and budget categories. Follows guidelines specified in Uniform Guidance.
• Leadership and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as the primary consultant and liaison for department heads, faculty, and university offices on financial, human resources, and operational matters. Train and mentor staff to foster a collaborative and efficient work environment. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a business field plus three years of experience or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Contract and grant experience
• Experience working in USU Business Services and knowledge of processes and policies
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Names and contact information for three professional references to be provided at the beginning of your application in the candidate profile.
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.

Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.

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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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