Business Manager, Law School Business Services

Position Summary:

Rutgers University Law School seeks a Business Manager, reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Administration. This position is responsible for a variety of business services such as budgeting, accounting, forecasting, grant administration, financial reporting and human capital management for Rutgers Law School (Camden-Newark). This position has responsibility for providing business acumen to the Senior Associate Dean with respect to the school's accounting, contracts, grants etc.
Key responsibilities for this position include the following:

Provides leadership, organization, direction, and administration of all division business services, including accounting, cash accounting, finance, budget, and grant accounting, as well as the administration of policies, physical plant construction and renovations, grant administration, and purchasing. Develops a coordinated plan for the administration of such services. Manages revenues, cash operations, and/or budgets.

Provides independent accounting to support directors, principal investigators and research staff as well as guidance/counsel regarding various funding agency guidelines and requirements. Supporting directors, PI's and research staff regarding expenditures and budgeting. Overseeing and administering salary allocations to grant and non-grant accounts as necessary. Assisting with the resolution of a diverse range of fiscal issues consistent with an understanding of accounting, vision, roles and goals of the law school and consistent with a comprehensive understanding of accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Develops, communicates, and enforces policies and procedures to complete required financial processes and prepare records necessary to safeguard assets and provide reliable financial information to a wide range of internal and external clients. Interprets, communicates, and implements fiscal policies and practices to meet the law school's needs.

This position will prepare the annual budget and provide oversight of the day-to-day administration of the law school budgets across both campuses. This position leads the monthly and fiscal year-end closing processes, reconciliations, and financial forecasting for the law school. Providing monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for internal Law School, Chancellor's Office, University Budget and Controller's Office, and external constituencies. Ensuring travel, expense reimbursements, and credit card spending for faculty and staff are in accordance with the university policy/guidelines and budgetary constraints. Serving as the reviewer/approver of departmental purchases while ensuring adherence to university policy, along with departmental budgets. Reviews and approves all journal entry transfers.

Ensures the accurate and timely completion of documents for the creation of accounts and processing of financial transactions, and professional, prompt, and courteous service to clients by resolving or directing employees to resolve financial issues. Ensures security of funds received and disbursed by implementing and auditing procedures for proper controls and timely deposits/disbursements.

Takes an active role in the development and meeting of planning strategies, and works independently to meet objectives with minimal supervision. Identifies and manages financial, operational and regulatory risks. Communicates risks and resolutions to the Senior Associate Dean.

This position is responsible for the management and development of the business manager positions across both campuses. The span of control for this position includes (either directly or through reporting relationships) budget, payroll, grants, disbursements/procurement, accounting, and reporting. The position is a key strategic partner to Human Resources, Research & Sponsored Programs, Grants & Contract Accounting, and the Chancellor's Offices in Camden and Newark, particularly as it relates to position control.

This position may frequently travel between the Camden and Newark campuses of the Rutgers University Law School, but there may be flexibility as to which campus becomes the incumbent's primary office location.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that fully demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. It also requires a minimum of five years relevant experience, with a demonstrated track record of progressive growth, that indicates successful leadership and management skills.

City: Camden

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

N/A

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Prolonged computer utilization and long periods in sedentary positioning.

Salary: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.

Posting Number: 26ST1021