Business Manager

Reports To

Dean, Martin Tuchman School of Management

Business Manager

MT School of Management

Staff

The Business Manager provides fiduciary oversight, strategic financial planning, and day‑to‑day management of the Martin Tuchman School of Management’s financial resources. The position is responsible for overseeing more than 100 individual budgets totaling approximately $12M, including operating funds, grants, endowments, start‑up funds, seed grants, and other restricted and unrestricted accounts. This role ensures compliance with university, state, sponsor, and donor guidelines while supporting school priorities through sound financial analysis, reporting, and planning.

The Business Manager serves as the primary financial resource for the Dean and represents MTSM in university‑level financial systems, committees, and reporting processes.

• Provide comprehensive oversight of all MTSM budgets, including operating, grant, endowed, and restricted accounts; ensure appropriate use of funds and compliance with applicable policies and restrictions.
• Review and analyze financial activity on a regular basis to identify discrepancies, correct misallocations, and ensure timely and accurate processing of charges, deposits, transfers, and journal entries in Workday and Banner.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the annual school budget in alignment with strategic priorities; prepare forecasts and scenario analyses to support planning and decision‑making.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports and analyses for the Dean, including budget status, trends, and recommendations for optimal resource allocation.
• Process and approve financial transactions, including purchases, reimbursements, travel expenses, payroll actions, budget transfers, recasts, journal vouchers, and related documentation using Workday, Banner, and Chrome River.
• Oversee personnel‑related financial actions, including adjunct and part‑time faculty contracts, summer research pay, secondary assignments, graduate assistant nominations, and student payroll.
• Ensure adequate funding and financial oversight for PhD students, research assistants, and grant‑supported personnel; coordinate with faculty, Associate Deans, Sponsored Research, and other university offices as needed.
• Serve as the primary liaison with central administrative units including Budget, Finance, Sponsored Research, Human Resources, Development, and General Accounting.
• Support procurement activities, including vendor identification, quote solicitation, and cost analysis for major purchases; ensure best value and adherence to procurement policies.
• Train, guide, and support faculty and staff on financial policies, procedures, and best practices; develop and maintain written financial process documentation.
• Lead data collection and reporting for AACSB accreditation and other external requirements, coordinating financial, personnel, and resource data across university offices.
• Participate in university financial systems training, including Workday, and serve on relevant financial committees as the MTSM representative.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean in support of school and university operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible financial or budget management experience, preferably in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple budgets with approval authority over financial transactions and budget adjustments.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with budget planning, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Workday, Banner, Chrome River, and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and funding restrictions accurately.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and senior leadership.
• At the university’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an…