OCCY Seeks Experienced Business Manager for Agency Operations

The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth is seeking a Business Manager to lead the agency’s fiscal and administrative operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring responsible management of public funds and supporting programs that serve children and families across Oklahoma.

The Business Manager oversees business and support service activities and ensures compliance with state and federal laws, regulations and accounting standards.

• Plan, organize and direct agency business operations.
• Establish and maintain accounting procedures and fiscal reporting requirements.
• Maintain all fiscal records in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Analyze expenditures and financial data.
• Prepare monthly operations reports, financial statements, schedules and statistical data.
• Process requisitions for supplies, materials and equipment.
• Conduct inventories and maintain records of agency property.
• Supervise supply and procurement activities.
• Process purchases, travel claims, contract payments and other financial transactions.
• Prepare and track agency contracts.
• Review and approve obligations and expenditures.
• Maintain accounting records related to appropriations, revenues and payroll expenses.
• Direct preparation and review of budget work programs.
• Review agency budget requests and provide recommendations related to the state budget process.

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and governmental accounting standards.
• Knowledge of state supply and procurement laws and regulations.
• Ability to review, prepare, analyze and maintain financial reports, statements and data.
• Ability to prepare and track state and federal contracts, vouchers and invoices.
• Ability to allocate funds to appropriate accounts and functions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to supervise staff and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or public administration, plus two years of professional experience in business management, accounting or procurement. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• State government accounting experience is preferred.

• Work is performed in a general office setting.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.