MCDHH Business Operations Manager

Job Location: This position will be located at 3216-3218 Emerald Lane, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Business Operations Manager is responsible for managing, monitoring, and reporting on budgetary functions in the office. This position must be familiar with Department policy to make sure the agency functions within those parameters. The Business Office Manager oversees and reports on progress of programs as they relate to the budget and the mandates of the agency.

• Coordinate the financial and accounting functions within the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
• Review and interpret fiscal statutes, regulations, and policy regarding the agency.
• Oversee fiscal accountability of the agency and report quarterly to the Commission.
• Reviews and assists with expenditures and reimbursements (expense reports, DPRs, invoices, etc.)
• Leads the annual preparation and submission of the applicable budget request forms for Core Decision items, Program Descriptions, and New Budget Request forms that are part of the annual DESE Budget Book.
• Assists with the development, tracking, and fiscal monitoring of invoices, contracts, grants, RFPs, MOUs, IFBs, and IFQs.
• Reconcile revolving funds and provide assistance with all business-related activities-such as conferences, workshops, and other recovery projects.
• Develops vendor contracts in accordance with Department protocol and software.
• Collects and interprets fiscal data for program enhancement or efficiency.
• Serve as the agency’s Fiscal Liaison.
• Ensure section policies and procedures for agency activities are implemented and followed with fidelity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field and one year of successful experience in a professional capacity.

OR

• Five or more years’ successful relevant work experience in the financial, accounting, business administration, and/or other progressively closely related experience, and possession of a high school diploma or equivalency.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.



To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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