Business Manager II

Overview

The Financial and Administrative Services (FAS) Business Services Team is seeking two Business Manager II positions to manage and coordinate business operations for departments within Financial and Administrative Services. This role provides day-to-day leadership for financial and administrative functions, including budget development and oversight, human resources administration, accounts payable and receivable, service center/auxiliary accounting, and appropriated fund accounting.

Reporting to the Financial Officer and the Financial Operations Manager for Finance and Administrative Services, the Business Manager II works closely with leadership and staff within FAS to ensure sound financial management, accurate reporting, and efficient operational support.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a primary resource and business consultant to the Executive Director, Director, Department Head, faculty, and business services staff in the assigned area.
• Oversees and manages daily activities and transactions within assigned area, including p-card, financial banner, travel, and personnel processes.
• Performs functions such as budget preparation, budget reconciliation, monthly projections update, monthly budget updates to financial managers, data management, and fiscal information support.
• Ensures payroll is properly recorded and processed.
• Develops and maintains databases.
• Maintains annual budget using proper accounting/budgeting methods and retains records of financial figures for comparison with estimated budget.
• Coordinates, designs, and implements financial/management systems and monthly reports.
• Communicates and coordinates with other colleges and departments within and outside USU regarding financial matters.
• Reconciles and reviews financial statements and indexes to ensure accuracy.
• Develops new concepts and approaches to issues.
• Adapts procedures, processes, and tools to meet the more complex requirements of the position.
• May train, guide, and mentor business services staff, as assigned.
• Work with Coordinators to ensure timely invoices with correct information included on it. Work with campus partners to ensure proper invoice and payment processes.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field plus three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with management reporting tools.
• Professional, self-directed, and able to manage increasingly complex projects.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and make timely, sound decisions.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and committed to meeting unit goals.
• Detail-oriented with strong integrity, initiative, and work ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of USU systems including Banner, AggieTime, EZBuy, and Argos.
• Experience with USU travel processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with USU policies and procedures.
• Advanced understanding of financial principles, practices, and concepts.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application (iForm)

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience and excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

 

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected]. 

 

*updated 12/2025

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Matthew Pinner

Executive Director

Civil Rights & Title IX Office

[email protected]

435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 401D

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

 

Cody Carmichael

Title IX Coordinator

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1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

 

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

 

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| [email protected]

 

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  [email protected]

 

*updated 10/2025