Safety/Security Status: None

SUMMARY The Parks and Recreation Business Manager manages the accounting of revenues, receivables and expenses for the Parks and Recreation Department and applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing multiple duties. Oversees multiple capital and operation grants, sponsorships and donations to ensure accurate record keeping and reporting. Maintains a working knowledge of governmental accounting related to their duties and a strong knowledge of City policies. Works to actively promote ideas that strengthen and streamline departmental operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and accuracy, high standards of quality and personal integrity, be a self-starter and good at managing deadlines, able to communicate professionally via telephone, email and in person, be proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word), and possess a strong ability to work collaboratively with varying personalities and work styles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Reporting relationships,

work assignments and work schedules may be subject to change in order to meet City needs or operational requirements. Attention to detail and the ability to quickly prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks is required. Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, supervisors, and co-workers are essential elements of this position.

The Business Manager Functions as part of the Parks and Recreation Leadership Team. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage business operations for the Department to include contract administration, purchasing and accounting, grant writing and administration, cash handling, tickets/box office, annual budget, and reporting.
• Reviews, authorizes, and tracks purchase orders, invoices, and CIP projects for division-level and department-level purchases.
• Administers and monitors the Department budget, including allocating resources, monitoring revenue goals, and approving expenditures.
• Administers grant preparation, reporting and revenue tracking.
• Creates Council Action for purchases, budget items, programs, reports, etc., to be presented to the City Council.
• Works closely with the Finance Department in the creation of service agreements for all divisions within the Department.
• Represents the City and/or Department on a variety of advisory groups, committees, agencies, councils, and/or other related groups.
• Serves as system administrator for recreation software processes.
• Reviews, prepares, and presents reports on Department programs and activities.
• Responds to and resolves sensitive questions or concerns from the public, partners, the business community, and staff.
• Monitors compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
• Performs an advisory role to the Deputy Director and Director in matters relating to budget financial matters, including expenditures, revenues, policies, and procedures.
• Cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members.
• Performs the essential functions as described in the physical demands and work environment sections below.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four year College or University and five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with fund accounting preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to correspond with co-workers and the public in a professional manner.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to moderate, depending on varying activity and usage levels.

This position works a typical workweek schedule. However, occasional nights, weekends and holidays are expected.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law