UNM Press Business Manager

Business Manager

UNM Press seeks a Business Manager to join the premier publisher of academic, regional, literary, and trade books in New Mexico. The Business Manager serves as a strategic partner to the Press Director, manages day‑to‑day accounting, budgeting, royalties processing, and financial reporting, and oversees the Press accounting team. The role participates in strategic decision‑making, long‑range financial planning, and serves as a liaison with university finance, accounting, and distribution partner Simon & Schuster.

• Directs financial reporting, analysis, and the budget cycle for UNM Press
• Assists the Director and Assistant Director with strategic planning and daily management
• Oversees and manages the UNM Press business department
• Represents the Press’s financial interests with Simon & Schuster Distribution Services; reconciles all revenues and expenses
• Develops financial policies and strategies to support key initiatives
• Oversees routine and ad hoc decision support analysis
• Prepares annual and specialized budgets, financial forecasts and reports, and position budgeting, recommending adjustments for efficiency
• Ensures financial transactions and reporting align with accounting principles, publishing‑industry standards, and UNM fiscal policies
• Works with UNM Press managers to plan and control departmental expenses
• Collaborates with the UNM Foundation to track gifts and endowments, ensuring proper fund allocation
• Oversees royalty accounting, including the preparation and dissemination of royalty statements
• Prepares Association of University Presses (AUP) quarterly and annual reports
• Engages in some travel as needed

UNM is a Tier I Research Institution committed to diversity, fairness, and access. The College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences (CULLS) affirms its commitment to honor diversity, ensure fairness and access, and create an environment where all employees are treated respectfully. CULLS includes the Organization, Information and Learning Sciences (OILS) academic program and the UNM Press. University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, and the New Mexico Consortium of Academic Libraries.

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• 4-plus years in a business, accounting, or finance role
• 2-plus years of experience with sales and inventory data and reporting
• 2-plus years in a management role
• Demonstrated experience and/or interest in book publishing, finance, and accounting
• Familiarity with publishing royalties accounting
• Familiarity with university-based accounting principles and practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse population of students, staff, faculty, and community members

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The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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