Job Purpose:
The Business Manager manages the business activities of the ministry unit including financial, personnel, administrative, IT and property issues.
Characteristic Job Duties:
The incumbent is responsible for the following range of job duties:
Reviews, approves, & analyzes financial statements and financial results.
Prepares and reviews budget(s) for presentation to the management board of the ministry unit, management of the audit process.
Participates in the establishment of a Ministry Unit strategic plan; consults with stakeholders on various issues concerning the ministry unit.
Responds to complex inquiries both internal and external to the organization.
Ensures sufficient cash balances, and approves cash flow budget; approves government reports.
Authorizes expenditures and/or payment authority in the purchase of goods and services.
Maintains accounting systems, test upgrades, and evaluates system enhancement opportunities; takes responsibility for oversight of all systems.
May assist in funding and contract negotiations.
Oversee the HR, IT, and office management functions for the ministry unit.
Ensures appropriate building maintenance as well as development of a capital plan for the facility; maintains current fixed asset inventory.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Level Attained:
The successful job applicant will have completed up to two (2) years of Community College.
NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable.
Minimum Prior Related Experience:
The incumbent must have the following experience before hire:
One year but less than three years of prior related experience, including, accounting operations, supervisory, labour relations, and property management experience.
Experience with using Agresso.
Physical Effort/Dexterity Required:
The performance of the job requires sitting for long periods of time and keyboarding.
Responsibility for Financial Resources:
The incumbent prepares annual budgets or revenue projections for the department; monitors departmental expenditures and may liaise with auditors or funding officials. He/She has input to new policies and procedures pertaining to the management of financial resources.
Responsibility for Human Resources:
The incumbent is responsible for the direct supervision of non-supervisory personnel, including volunteers and students. He/She has input into supervisory decisions within the established guidelines.
The incumbent directly supervises between 1-5 full-time employees, part-time employees, and/or volunteers.
Work Environment:
The incumbent’s work environment is typically in an office.
The incumbent works in generally agreeable conditions such as those found inside offices or equivalent work areas.
Please send your cover letter and resume in confidence to:
Hiring Committee
2044 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS B3K 3A9
Fax: 902-492¬-0319
Email: bill_preston@can.salvationarmy.org