Business Manager I

Business Manager I

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the supervision and management of business and support service activities of a state agency, institution or facility. This includes establishing and maintaining accounting procedures, fiscal reporting methods, procedures for payment of invoices and other expense vouchers, and other related activities. It may also include supervision of other business functions such as personnel, supply, procurement, and administrative services.

Plans, organizes and directs agency, institution or facility business functions; establishes and maintains accounting procedures, fiscal reporting requirements, and budget work program.

Analyzes expenditures and other financial data; prepares monthly operations reports, financial statements, schedules, and statistical data.

Supervises accounting functions and staff or maintains accounting records; responsible for preparation of payrolls, application of various benefit programs for employees, completion of various business reports, and payment of invoices and other expense vouchers.

Processes requisitions for supplies, materials and equipment; conducts inventories and maintains records of agency or institutional property; supervises supply activities; schedules repair, maintenance or alteration of buildings and equipment.

Maintains personnel records or supervises personnel staff; conducts employment interviews; serves as a member of internal personnel boards.

Co-signs checks and vouchers concerning purchase orders, travel expenses, vendor claims and other expenditures.

Employees at this level are assigned responsibilities involving the direction and supervision of business and support services and activities for an agency, institution or facility which is limited in size and scope. This includes those with less than 200 FTE, an operating budget of less than five million dollars, or an average monthly client / patient census of less than 300. The primary responsibilities assigned involve not only directing, performing and supervising financial operations and accounting activities, but also include directing or performing other activities such as supply, inventory management, personnel or administrative functions, and providing direction to professional, technical or administrative staff if required.

Education and experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelors degree in accounting, business or public administration plus one year of professional experience in business management, accounting, or procurement; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform duties assigned at this level include knowledge of accounting principles and practices; of business and public administration; of supply and procurement laws and regulations; of personnel management practices; of managerial functions and techniques; and of the principles and techniques of supervision. Ability is required to maintain and report financial data; to direct and supervise the work of others; to communicate effectively; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.