Business Manager

Position Description

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

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The Department

The General Services Department is proud to offer this exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team. As a central hub for high-quality internal services, GSD supports every City of Fresno department by streamlining logistical operations and reducing administrative burdens. Our work allows outward-facing departments to devote more time and resources to serving the community, strengthening the City’s overall ability to deliver responsive, efficient public services. You will play a key role in shaping efficient operations in a department that values diverse perspectives and empowers employees to bring their best ideas. Our team is forward-thinking and we encourage staff to take ownership and develop new skills and innovations that will benefit the organization. You will enjoy a supportive work culture, strong work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. The General Services Department offers the unique opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the City’s delivery of key services to its residents.

Position Description

The General Services Department, Business Manager role is highly focused on budgeting and accounting, offering the opportunity to step into a key leadership position where you will guide essential business operations, shape policies, and support decision-makers across the organization.  Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and possess strong budgeting and accounting experience may be deemed most qualified and referred to the department for further consideration.  If you are ready to apply your budget and accounting expertise in a purpose-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Managing financial and budget functions for the department including mid-year and annual budget development.
• Monitoring monthly budget projections, preparing and presenting quarterly financial reports, and making recommendations based on data driven analysis.
• Overseeing accounting activities including accounts payables, accounts receivables, ID billing, journal entries, Form 10 requests, pre-billing, and risk reimbursements.
• Developing, reviewing, and monitoring budget and expenditure requests.
• Providing administrative and technical support to management and staff.
• Coordinating projects and activities with other departments and / or external agencies.
• Supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Explore the job specification for additional position details.

The current vacancy exists in the General Services Department. The Business Manager classification exists in several departments.  Therefore, the City of Fresno may choose to utilize this recruitment for future vacancies.  The duties, work location, and schedule of this position may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific details if called upon for an interview. 

This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director.

Qualifications

The Requirements:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for further consideration:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or related field:

AND:

Four (4) years of professional, administrative, operations, budgetary or similar experience.:

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years.:

Additional Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required at time of appointment
• Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and a current copy of their driving record

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.:

Eligibles certified to the Police Department will be required to successfully complete a computer voice stress analyzer test and/or polygraph test, extensive background investigation, and a department interview prior to appointment with the City of Fresno.:

The Selection Process:

• After the final filing date, completed applications will be reviewed and a select group of candidates will be invited to an interview
• Applicants who meet the requisite requirements and who have accounting and budget experience may be deemed the most qualified and referred to the department for further consideration

How To Apply:

• For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab
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• Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
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• For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for
• Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications
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• Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721

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