by Scott Hreha
Quick Summary
Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) seeks a Business Manager with a base salary of $81,442-$127,253/year. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and a minimum of 5-7 years of accounting and business or finance experience.
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The Business Manager serves as a strategic and operational leader, overseeing MELSA’s finance and employee benefit systems. This role ensures fiscal responsibility, governmental compliance, and organizational alignment while advancing MELSA’s mission through equitable practices, transparent processes, and collaborative excellence. Ideal candidates are strategic thinkers with a commitment to collaborative teamwork and big-picture thinking, dedicated to ensuring operational excellence and long-term sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Financial Management & Accounting
- Audit & Compliance
- Grants & Program Reporting
- Payroll & Employee Administration
- Technology & Infrastructure Support
- Administrative & Strategic Support
Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and a minimum of 5-7 years of accounting and business or finance experience required
- Proficiency in GAAP, GASB, and public sector accounting standards
- Proven ability to successfully manage projects from inception through completion, including grant funding oversight
- Strong financial reporting, budgeting, and audit coordination skills
- Familiarity with payroll systems and employee benefits administration
- Skilled in financial software such as Sage 50 Premium Accounting or similar platforms
- Demonstrated ability in strategic forecasting and financial planning
- Knowledge of E-rate/RLTA programs and grant compliance, Minnesota library structure and funding
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of cross-functional collaboration and vendor coordination
- Manage an autonomous workload, consistently meeting project deadlines with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace
More information
This is a full-time hybrid (remote + onsite at MELSA, office and consortium locations) position. The base salary is $81,442-$127,253/year.
How to Apply
For more detailed information and to apply, see MELSA's full job listing.
