Job Description
We have an outstanding career opportunity for a
Business Manager to join a leading Company located in the
Chicago, IL surrounding area.
Plans, directs, and coordinates all activities of a large technical and clerical staff. Helps the Director of the department establish policies and procedures relevant to all units within the department. Reviews and evaluates all facets of departmental operations, acts in an advisory capacity, and provides technical assistance to other major administrative officials in preparation of budgets and implementation of new policies and procedures. Oversees all procurement, payment, and employee timekeeping activities for the department. Assists the Director in hiring, identifying, selecting, and arranging training for department staff. Serves in a confidential role to the department's Director.
Responsibilities :
- Reviews reports and takes action to follow up on deficiencies in operations
- Assists the Director in the formulation and implementation of new and updated departmental policies and procedures
- Aids in preparation of department budgets and performance of special financial studies
- Assists Director in managing all aspects of the hiring and recruitment of employees to the department
- Oversees all purchasing and payment activities, including the drafting of procurement documents
- Oversees the review and certification of employee timekeeping records and payroll
- Assists department Director with identifying, selecting, and arranging training for department staff
- Assists senior department staff with maintaining and updating department asset inventories
- Confers with top administrative officials of the department regarding matters that may be confidential in nature
- As assigned, represents the department in County business meetings
Basic Hiring Criteria :
- Graduation from an accredited college or university PLUS a minimum of one (1) year experience in public administration, business, purchasing, or corporate transaction, OR an equivalent combination of professional work experience, training, and education
Desired Qualifications :
- Knowledge of all systems and procedures employed in the department
- Knowledge of modern business systems accounting practices as they relate to large-scale organizations
- Knowledge of County purchasing policies and practices
- Knowledge of County payroll and timekeeping systems and policies
- Skilled in business management
- Skill utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, including (without limitation) Excel, Office, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
- High degree of decision-making ability
- Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise activities of technical and clerical staff and to receive the cooperation of other county executives and administrators
- Ability to manage multiple projects and groups of people
- Ability to work in a highly confidential environment
- Ability to effectively communicate with others in written and oral form
Job Requirements
Minimum Security Clearance:
No Clearance
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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