Business Manager II (Academic & Administrative Operations)

Position Summary:

• Financial Operations Management | Oversees unrestricted, endowment, and gift fund operations, ensuring fiscal integrity and compliance with University and GAAP standards.
• Data-Driven Decision Support | Manages financial reporting, reconciliation, and forecasting to provide clear, actionable and resource allocation.
• Transactional Oversight: | Serves as approver for unrestricted activities and ensures smooth execution of daily business functions, including purchasing, payroll, travel activity, and reimbursements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration | Builds and maintains strong partnerships with University Central Offices, SSW program leads, and external stakeholders to facilitate timely, compliant, and customer-focused operations.
• Customer Service Excellence | Provides responsive, solution-oriented support, modeling a high level of professionalism while fostering an environment that values learning, collaboration, and mutual support.
• Operational Efficiency | Continuously evaluates and refines business processes, implements best practices, and contributes to a culture of innovation and service that enables the School's academic and administrative success.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and at least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in a financial/accounting/business function; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of general accounting principles and practices.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Standard office equipment.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Smartsheet, Teams, Zoom, & other University systems & Applications.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Typical office environment.

Special Conditions:

• May occasionally require support for in-person or virtual events outside of standard business hours.

Posting Number: 25ST2335