Business Manager III

The work we do matters

Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:
Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:
$27.587

Job Posting:
JR2025-00021179 Business Manager III (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
12-15-2025

Job Description:
Do you love working with numbers and creating complex Financial Reports?

If you are a results-driven individual with a passion for financial analysis and a knack for effective communication,

we invite you to apply for the Business Manager III position.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Health Division seeks a charismatic and innovative Business Manager III. This position is responsible for overseeing all business functions of the Lincoln Regional Center including Whitehall and the Norfolk Regional Center.

We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.

You have the passion; we have the opportunities - let's make a difference for Nebraskans.
What we can offer you:
• Stable Employment Opportunity
• Career Development and Learning
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Accruals and benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a caring organization
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Respect as a valued team member

"The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics."

As a Business Manager III, you will be responsible for overseeing all business functions at the Lincoln Regional Center, including Whitehall and the Norfolk Regional Center. Your tasks will include:

• Preparation and tracking of facility annual budgets, with monthly reporting and analysis.
• Ensuring appropriate accounting functions, including coding of invoices and preparation of third-party IBT billings.
• Working with and approving purchasing requests, including monitoring purchase card activity.
• Tracking and reporting of fixed assets and inventory.
• Preparation of information for year-end-reporting, including per diem rate calculations and annual state audit reporting documents.
• Overseeing fiscal management procedures for the facilities.
• Conducting bank and petty cast reconciliations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and consolidate financial data.
• Identify opportunities for financial improvement and efficiency in financial reporting.
• Ability to collaborate with facility administrators, operating officers, and directors to plan and operationalize financial data for smooth facility operation.
• Supervising business office staff.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hiring Rate:

$27.587 Per Hour.

$28.966/Minimum permanent rate.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field plus four years related experience, two of which must be in a responsible supervisory capacity. Related work experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of successfully applying accounting or business principals in a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in working with computerized accounting systems.
• Strong skills in using Microsoft Office programs.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivots and formulas, to manipulate and interpret financial information.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare accurate and efficient financial and operational reports and schedules.
• History of analyzing internal processes, providing insightful recommendations, and implementing procedural or policy changes to enhance overall operations.
• successful experience in establishing and maintaining contractual relationships.

Other: Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Active listening and effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective time management of duties and task for self and others.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems in a timely manner.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates clearly by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Skills in:
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources to make informed decisions and establish practices and policies.
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Abilities to:

Get members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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