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Business Manager I - Financial Reporting

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Jun 18, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Business Manager I - Financial Reporting
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	UFA Data Analytics
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. University Finance and Administration ( UFA) advances Rutgers' strategic priorities through the management of all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes. We supply the university's financial community the professional guidance, services, tools, and information needed to make the informed decisions that contribute to Rutgers' standing as an academic, health, and research powerhouse. We are deeply committed to our guiding principles and the core values that are critical for the long-term strategic growth of our division and the university. For more information, please visit https://finance.rutgers.edu/.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Business Manager I - Financial Reporting for University Finance and Administration ( UFA). This position leads and delivers enterprisewide financial reporting for University Finance and Administration ( UFA), serving as a handson technofunctional leader with accountability for the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of operational and financial reports. Leveraging deep expertise across core finance domains and processes, this role acts as the subject matter expert for financial reporting- including chart of accounts, general ledger, sub-ledger integrations, and reporting structures ensuring outputs accurately reflect business performance and effectively support financial decision-making. Positioned within the Financial Data Analytics and Reporting office within University Finance and Administration ( UFA), the role supports and delivers a university-wide reporting footprint across all campuses and administrative units. UFA's reporting ecosystem supports more than 2,000 Oracle ERP users and over 2,000 Tableau users, who rely on UFA-managed reports for budgeting, financial planning, HR, procurement, student finance, and campus operations. The reporting function includes a large portfolio of Oracle and Tableau reports, requiring consistent oversight, maintenance, and optimization to meet diverse operational needs. Within this context, the Manager serves as the delivery lead for ERP and Tableau-based operational reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and scalability of reporting outputs while balancing hands-on development, team leadership, and coordination with the Office of Information Technology ( OIT) and functional stakeholders. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Drives stakeholder engagement to define, prioritize, and document reporting requirements, ensuring solutions align with Oracle ERP and operational reporting capabilities and support financial reporting and operations. Translates and oversees the conversion of reporting requirements into technical specifications, working closely with end-users and OIT, while independently developing advanced reporting solutions as needed. Designs, develops, maintains, and troubleshoots ERP and operational financial reports using Oracle reporting tools (OTBI, BI Publisher, OAC, Smart View, FRS), Oracle SQL, and Tableau-based operational reporting, serving as a hands-on technical lead for reporting solutions. Maintains and applies deep working knowledge of data flow across Oracle ERP modules, including integrations across modules (Chart of Accounts, General Ledger, Sub-ledger, Projects (PPM), Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management), ensuring consistency and accuracy in reporting outputs. Owns data integrity and financial reporting accuracy across operational and financial reporting outputs, ensuring alignment with budget and accounting principles, financial structures, and institutional reporting requirements. Leads analysis of financial and operational business processes to ensure reporting requirements accurately reflect business needs, transaction lifecycles, financial structures, and operational workflows, and translates them into accurate, scalable reporting solutions. Manages and prioritizes incoming reporting requests using Jira/ServiceNow, directly executing high-priority and complex work, assigning and overseeing reporting deliverables produced by the reporting team, and coordinating development efforts with stakeholders, OIT, and other ODA team members to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent delivery. Provides direct supervision and oversight of reporting team activities, including assigning work, setting priorities, establishing performance expectations, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring alignment with reporting standards and operational needs. Guides and develops the reporting team by providing technical direction, mentoring, and performance feedback to strengthen reporting capabilities and ensure consistency and quality of reporting outputs. Leads and executes report testing activities during Oracle quarterly updates, coordinating testing assignments across the reporting team and OIT to ensure continued functionality, accuracy, and minimal disruption to business operations. Defines and maintains operational reporting standards and lifecycle practices, including review and rationalization of existing reports, cleanup of outdated or unused reports, and establishment of guidelines for report design, documentation, naming conventions, data definitions, folder structures, and security practices. Serves as the primary escalation point for reporting errors, data issues, and access problems, troubleshooting complex issues, guiding the reporting team through resolution, and coordinating with technical teams as appropriate.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	08
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	108670.000
Mid Range Salary	137547.000
Maximum Salary	166424.000
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours
Standard Hours	37.50
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Candidates with degrees in other disciplines must demonstrate relevant professional experience in financial reporting, ERP systems, or data analytics to meet the role's functional requirements. Minimum of 5 years of experience developing financial or operational reports in a complex organizational environment. Minimum of 4 years of experience within a finance environment, not limited to IT or systems roles.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated experience working in environments requiring coordination between business stakeholders and IT teams. Technical & Reporting Expertise: Hands-on experience with Oracle reporting tools, including BI Publisher, Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence (OTBI), Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC), Smart View (Excel plug-in), and Oracle SQL. Strong proficiency in SQL (Oracle preferred) and BI Publisher Template Builder for report development and design. Hands-on experience developing and maintaining Tableau-based operational reports is required; candidates without direct experience must demonstrate the ability to quickly develop proficiency and support Tableau reporting aligned with ERP-based financial reporting needs. Experience developing and maintaining reports across Oracle ERP environments. Experience with testing, data validation, and troubleshooting across reporting environments. Finance Domain Expertise: Deep applied understanding of financial processes and reporting, including: General ledger structures Chart of accounts design Sub-ledger integrations (AP, AR, PPM, Assets, Cash Management) Allocations, consolidations, and financial close processes Proven ability to translate financial operations and accounting requirements into ERP reporting logic, data structures, and business rules. Strong understanding of how financial data flows across ERP systems and modules, and how those flows impact reporting accuracy and reconciliation. Ability to interpret financial results and reporting outputs, identify drivers of variances, and apply business context to ensure reporting aligns with operational and financial management needs. Experience supporting reporting requirements for budgeting, financial planning, audit, compliance, and operational analysis. Leadership, Delivery & Operational Skills: Demonstrated endtoend ownership of financial reporting deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness while proactively managing risks, resolving issues, and consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines. Demonstrated ability to operate in a hands-on leadership (player-coach) model, balancing direct execution with team supervision and delivery management. Experience managing work intake, prioritization, and delivery using tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, or similar platforms, ensuring timely and accurate completion of reporting requests. Proven ability to assign, review, and oversee work while maintaining accountability for final deliverables and reporting quality. Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams, including OIT, finance, and business stakeholders, to deliver reporting solutions. Strong project and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make decisions in complex, data-driven environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-relevant information. Ability to work under time constraints and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy. Advanced knowledge of Oracle reporting tools, including OTBI, BI Publisher, OAC, Smart View, and Oracle SQL, is required because the role is responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting, validating, and maintaining complex operational and financial reports used across UFA and the broader university. Demonstrated experience working in environments requiring coordination between business stakeholders and IT teams.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working in higher education or public sector environments. Experience with multi-entity or complex financial structures. Experience integrating and validating data across multiple systems or platforms.
Equipment Utilized	Oracle ERP, MS Office, Tableau, Excel.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, subject to approval and operational needs. A regular on-site presence of at least three (3) days per week is required, with additional on-site days as needed. Employees approved for a hybrid work arrangement must reside in NJ, NY, PA or DE and be within a commutable distance of the university.

Posting Details

Posting Number	26ST1347
Posting Open Date	06/18/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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