Business Manager (Full-Time)

Job Description

Salary: annual salary range begins at $75,000 a year and may increase depending on qualifications of applicant

NOW HIRING: Business Manager (Full-Time)

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director, the Business Manager oversees the areas of finance, human resources, personnel, and information technology processes.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establish policies for fiscal controls and daily operation of the District

Prepare reoccurring and/or ad-hoc reports as required by the Executive Director

Assist in the preparation of short and long range financial planning

Assist in the development and control of the annual operation budget

Analyze financial data and create reports for the departments as needed

Provide monthly operating statement and cash report for the second monthly board report

Reconcile monthly bank statements and prepare monthly reconciling statements

Prepare, file, and publish financial reports as required by law

Prepare and file annual tax levy, budget and appropriation, prevailing wage rates ordinances and/or any other ordinances

Supervise the semi-monthly Accounts Payable process, including, but not limited to, reviewing account coding versus budget coding, board approvals, actual payments versus budgeted amounts and checks

Review bi-weekly payroll reports prior to payroll payments

Review, create, and/or post daily income journals as well as periodic expense journals

Prepare monthly Business Manager Board Reports, attend board meetings, and respond to Board member inquiries and requests as needed

Manage cash flow and invest available cash

Assist in preparation of annual bond disclosure

Coordinate all District vendor agreements and contracts

Maintain, move, and set up office and computer equipment

Supervise the Human Resources Supervisor, Bookkeeper(s) and IT Specialist

Complete annual performance evaluations and wage change recommendations for all supervised employees

Process applicable transactions with complete understanding of department Cash Handling Policy and Procedures

Marginal or Additional Responsibilities

Keep abreast of current and ongoing state, federal, and private matching funds programs that relate to park and recreation

Keep current on the development of new state laws and general accounting changes

Perform or assist with other projects or duties at the Executive Director’s discretion

LOCATION: Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W. 171st St, Tinley Park

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in basic accounting or related field is required

Five or more years of work experience in a related field is required

Masters’ Degree in Public Administration and/or CPA designation is desirable

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Exceptional communication skills – both oral and written

Advanced understanding of government fund accounting

Working knowledge of information systems, budgets, planning, and reporting systems

General understanding of the Park District code, which includes Appropriation and Tax Levy Ordinance

Excellent knowledge of accounting and math procedures

INCENTIVES: The annual salary range for this full-time position ranges from $75,000 to $95,000 a year depending on the qualifications of the applicant. Full-time benefits include low-premium medical, dental, vision insurance; agency provided life insurance; IMRF retirement plan; generous PTO; health and wellness programs; complementary program registrations as well as complementary family memberships to Tinley Fitness, Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, Water Park, and Dog Park.

ABOUT US: The Tinley Park-Park District is an award-winning public agency that provides its 55,000 residents with a wide variety of recreation facilities, programs, events, parks, and open spaces. The Park District maintains over 40 parks, 33 ball fields, and several facilities, which include the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, Tinley Fitness, White Water Canyon Water Park, Canine Campus Dog Park, Tinley Junction Miniature Golf & Batting Cages, Vogt Visual Arts Center, and the Tinley Park Performing Arts Center.

CLOSING DATE: Position is open until filled.

* The Tinley Park-Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.