Business Manager 1

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Business Manager performs a broad range of financial and budgetary management duties for the operating units within Auxiliary Enterprises. With an annual budget of $13,000,000, Auxiliary Enterprises provides critical services and products to the campus community through 10 unique retail and service-oriented business units. These units consist of two bookstores, a medical center supply store, student housing, parking services, dining services, campus technology & supply, network wiring & access control, central sterilization and a fitness center. Most units within the department are self-sustaining financially by utilizing cost recovery tactics. This approach requires careful planning to set sales margins to offset operational expenditures, while keeping overall university costs at a minimum. The Business Manager interacts closely with management of all sections in monitoring assets, financial position and fiscal controls for all units within the department. This individual compiles and consolidates fiscal information for operating statements, balance sheets, financial reporting and business projections for each of the 10 functional units. This individual provides leadership over a staff of three and oversees all business and financial transactions. This position requires a high degree of computer knowledge and sophistication in order to reconcile the primary ERP package of LSUHSC (PeopleSoft) with the many software applications and databases utilized by Auxiliary Enterprises. Due to the unique and complex operations of the 10 Auxiliary units, several different systems are utilized to carry out the processing, recording and reporting needs of the department. These systems include IntegraSoft, T2Flex, Quadpoint, Aphelion, CyberSource, Blackboard, Pharos, and Rent Manager. This position requires performing all duties in accordance with sound business practices, generally accepted accounting procedures and maintaining the policies, procedures and security standards of Auxiliary Enterprises, Accounting Services, Computer Services and Supply Chain Management.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, management, or a related field and 3 years of relevant professional experience

A degree in another area will be considered with an additional 3 years of relevant experience

Master's degree in a business-oriented discipline can substitute for 2 years of experience

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: 
 
LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: 
Additional Benefits

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ).