Business Manager

Position Title: Business Manager

Type of Position: Full time, benefit earning, in-person (not remote)

Salary: $55,000/annually (negotiable if certified librarian)

Resume Review: begins May 10, 2024        Start Date: May – June 2024

Send resume and 3 professional references to:

Sandy Hester at shester@cprl.org or mail to 2014 Chesnut Ave., Tifton, GA 31794

Job Summary:

The Coastal Plain Regional Library System is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual to fill a vital role in a thriving library system, serving 6 counties in rural South Georgia.  This role requires direct interaction with library board members, funding agency representatives, and branch managers.  The CPRLS Business Manager serves as a financial advisor to the library director, oversees region-wide finance-related activities, and ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal funding requirements.  A successful candidate will be well versed in governmental accounting, GAAP, and relevant GASB statements to facilitate the continued excellent financial health of the library system.  Public library accounting experience and familiarity with MIP accounting software are preferred.

Typical Duties:

• Human Resources
  
  
  
  • Benefit Administration (SHBP, Flex, TRS, etc.)
  
  
  • Compliance with all local, state, and federal reporting (E-verify, tax filing, etc.)
  
  
  
  


• Budget
  
  
  
  • Advise the Library System Director and Branch Managers in annual budget preparations for 7 facilities, plus the CPRLS state budget
  
  
  • Submit required documentation to GPLS and other funding agencies as requested
  
  
  
  


• System Financial Health
  
  
  
  • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and requirements
  
  
  • Monitor System and branch budgets for potential weaknesses, opportunities, etc.
  
  
  • Prepare regular complete financial documents for library director and library boards
  
  
  • Other duties as needed per director’s request
  
  
  
  


• General Accounting Duties
  
  
  
  • Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll
  
  
  • Grants Management
  
  
  • Fixed Assets Management
  
  
  
  

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understand the purpose and functions of public libraries


• Proven strength for problem-solving and strong analytical skills


• Ability to make decisions, to use good judgment, to organize areas of responsibility, and to handle difficult situations tactfully


• Ability to show initiative and to work independently under general goals and guidelines


• Ability to prepare presentations and to speak in public


• Ability to follow and execute oral and written instructions


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other library employees


• High-level competency in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Flexible, adapting to new situations, systems, and tools with the ability to work under pressure while juggling several tasks simultaneously and managing time efficiently


• Promptness and dependability required


• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of information

Education and Experience:  Minimum 3 years professional accounting experience (library or governmental preferred), familiarity with MIP accounting software and PINES Acquisition module.