Business Manager

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Work for Jefferson County and take advantage of six month’s worth of vacation and sick leave upfront and low-cost family health insurance! Enjoy work-life balance.

First application review date 03/23/2026

The Business Manager provides daily management of the fiscal status, grants, contracts, and budgets of the Sheriff, supervises the front office clerical staff, and provides administrative assistance to the Sheriff. This position is also responsible for the maintenance of the department data systems, is the public records liaison and is the department HIPAA privacy officer.

This position works under the direct supervision of the County Sheriff. The Business Manager works independently and must exercise professional judgement on a daily basis to ensure accurate revenue management and billing for programs implemented and/or administered by the department.

• Administrative assistant to the Sheriff.
• Supervises front office clerical staff.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Analyzes previous year’s budget, State projections and department’s needs for coming Fiscal Year in order to prepare the Fiscal Year Budget each year.
• Daily monitoring, maintaining and reconciliation of all grants and county general funds received by the department.
• Interprets state and federal rules and regulations for use of funds.
• Monitors expenditure of funds and submits reimbursement requests to finance department.
• Completes, faxes and mails required grant reports quarterly and annually. Enters information on database and mails signed originals. Manages grant applications & reporting in accordance with County grant policy.
• Reconciles fund projections to general ledger monthly when reports received from finance.
• Maintains budget accounting structure; inputs corrective and deposit entries, assist with cash flow management.
• Develops and maintains monthly financial statements.
• Assists in the preparation of personal services agreements and contracts and develops forms and structures within federal state and county guidelines in consultation with County legal counsel.
• Analyzes past procedures, consults with Sheriff and county finance to determine needs regarding accounting policies and procedures relating to internal and external operations and relating to the monitoring of grant funds.
• Responsible for keeping current with HIPAA rules and regulations and relating same to appropriate department staff and Sheriff.
• General office administration, including managing email, fax, and phone communications, assisting the public, and operating specialized office equipment.
• Participates in collective bargaining sessions.
• Handles and processes various forms of payment, including cash, checks, credit/debit cards, and electronic transactions, in accordance with established financial procedures.
• Adheres to internal controls and cash handling policies to minimize risk and ensure compliance with Finance and audit standards.
• Must complete cashier/financial transaction training (as approved by the Finance Director) upon hire. Periodic refresher training may be required to maintain compliance with financial policies, procedures, and align with current best practices.
• Shares all office personnel files with the County Human Resources Department.
• Administers timekeeping/timesheets for personnel at the Sheriff’s Office.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.

Basic understanding of Human Resources concepts relating to FMLA/OFLA/PLO, Workers’ Compensation and CBA grievance procedures.

Knowledge of accounting software, especially Excel or equivalent, Quick Books and Access.

Proficient in computer setups and network systems.

Basic knowledge of county budget and budget process.

Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

Ability to supervise by providing clear direction, monitoring productivity and supporting a collaborative team environment.

Ability to monitor and maintain multiple projects and programs.

Ability to form and maintain effective,…