Business Manager

Position Details

Title:

Business Manager I

Job Category:
Staff & Executive
- Other

Department:
Nicotine & Tobacco Institute

The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (formerly Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies) is undergoing dynamic and transformative growth. The Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies is one of the nation's leading tobacco focused research centers and its faculty have received over $50 million in extramural funding over the past two decades. The Institute's efforts are focused on their mission of reducing and ultimately eliminating, tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.

Five Centers or Programs currently operate at the Institute including a Tobacco Center for Regulatory Science, the Center of Excellence for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco, the Tobacco Dependence Program, a Tobacco Industry Marketing Program, and a Tobacco Control Law & Policy Resource Center.

Rutgers is seeking a Business Manager I for the Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (INTS), located in New Brunswick, NJ. With the Senior Administrative Leadership of the Institute, the Business Manager I will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies (INTS). The Business Manager I will provide financial support for INTS grants and contracts as well as support the achievement of financial performance goals for INTS.

This individual will be responsible for providing in-depth analysis of financial data in several systems to support the streamlining of processes and management of INTS' Grants and Contracts performance management. The Business Manager I will work closely with other related financial functions within RBHS and Rutgers Central Administration (e.g., Office for Research (OFR/ORSP/OCC);
Research Financial Services (RFS) to ensure compliance with policies and regulations, streamline workflows, and support organizational initiatives and improved efficiencies while maintaining a collaborative atmosphere that fosters the Institute's mission.

• Provides financial oversight, development, implementation and management of operational budgets, endowments, gifts, program income, and discretionary accounts across the Institute.
  • Supports the development of the Institute's annual operating budget ensuring it aligns with strategic priorities.
  • Monitors performance and explanation of significant variances in the Institute's budget.
  • Reviews trends in revenue and expenses and forecasting financial impacts pertaining to overall Institute-wide activities.
• Responsible for post-award financial implementation and management of sponsored and non-sponsored projects to support Principal Investigators.
  • Formulates sponsored and non-sponsored project budget projections via review of monthly and fiscal year end variance analysis; routinely reports analyses to Principal Investigators and INTS leadership.
  • Supports the thorough review of complex grants and contracts for budgeting and invoicing according to federal regulatory and institutional requirements. Prepares adjusting journal entries, transfers, and allocations of personnel on and off projects via employee charging instructions (ECI).
  • Responsible for the collection of financial information required for management reporting.
• Participates in pre-award activities to facilitates the Institute's research goals.
  • Provides supports to Principal Investigators to develop sound budgets for grant and contract proposals.
  • Acts as the primary finance approver for RAPSS submissions
  • Supports the timely preparation of Other Support documentation for INTS researchers.

Exempt

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The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including…