Director of Business
Position Description
The Director of Business is responsible for managing the Fiscal Operations, Personnel, and Switchboard Departments of the University. Responsibilities include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. The Director also reports the organization's finances to management and offers suggestions about resource utilization and assumptions underlying budget forecasts. The Director also oversees all human resources functions at the University. This includes, but is not limited to, the design and implementation of employee benefits programs, analysis of compensation structures, compliance with all relevant Human Resource laws, and processing of employee claims and grievances.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Work closely with the CFO and Budget Managers on the creation of annual spending budgets.
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Ensure spending requests are in line with approved budgets.
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Analyze spending patterns and communicate these trends and ramifications to Budget Managers.
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Accurately prepare and maintain accounting documents, records and reports in a timely manner.
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Complete all accounting functions in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
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Ensure control and accountability of school assets.
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Assume responsibility for effectively researching, tracking and resolving (or properly referring) accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.
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Assist in the preparation of all finance related statistical reports for the schools’ trade organizations (NAIS, CAIS, NAES, IPED, etc).
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Analyze vendor contracts to ascertain potential risks and exposures.
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Assist and advise the CFO on all operations concerning rental property.
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Carry out supervisor responsibilities in accordance with the school’s policies and applicable laws, including: interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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Assume responsibility for performing assigned accounting, related clerical support, and human resources generalist functions as needed, such as performing accounts payable duties.
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Oversee all payroll functions of the University.
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Document established standards, policies and procedures into a Departmental Procedures Manual and update this manual with any changes made.
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Manage and make recommendations regarding all areas of the University’s employee benefits plans. Includes meeting with brokers and doing plan analysis.
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Establish and maintain an equitable pay grid, based on objective internal and external factors. Make recommendations to senior administrators.
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Strive for compliance with all applicable labor laws. Keep abreast of legislative changes and drive appropriate action by the college.
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Facilitates staff and manager training on HR issues.
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Act as internal consultant to employees and supervisors regarding HR issues.
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Receive questions and grievances from staff, facilitating positive resolution.
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Recommend a variety of HR actions, such as merit increases, disciplinary actions, and promotions.
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Assist in long-range planning and budgeting for payroll and benefits.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business or equivalent experience.
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3-5 years of experience managing staff.
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3-5 years of managerial account experience. Non-profit accounting experience preferred.
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Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of supervision, performance management, training and organizational development.
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Principles and practices of human resources administration, including recruitment, classification and compensation.
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Federal and state law pertaining to employment
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The ability to:
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Work independently and balance competing priorities.
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Gather, organize and analyze data, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
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Communicate complex information clearly and professionally to a variety of people.
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Establish and maintain working relationships with administration, faculty and staff.
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Resolve problems creatively and positively.
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Exercise objectivity and independent judgment.
- Maintain confidential information.
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Utilize personal computer applications including spreadsheet software.
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Manage time and resources effectively.
- Interpret an extensive variety of data and deal with several abstract and concrete variables simultaneously.
Lifestyle Standards
Recognize, understand, and agree to live by the moral and ethical standards of Bethany University as outlined in the Assemblies of God Statement of Fundamental Truths and the Bethany University Statement of Faith.
Salary / Compensation
This is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and includes a generous benefits package.
Application Process
Applicants who meet the qualifications listed above may submit a letter of interest, salary history and salary requirements, statement of personal faith and testimony, and a resume to Human Resources using the contact information listed below. The position will remain open until filled.
Contact Information
Human Resource Department
800 Bethany Drive
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
resumes@fc.bethany.edu
Bethany University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.