Business Operations Manager

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities. 
The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Business Operations Manager will work closely with Pillar leaders and staff and leverage partnerships with legal, finance, grants management, contracts, and procurement to support the broad portfolio of mission work within the Patient Support pillar. Their primary responsibility will be assisting budget owners and leadership to facilitate the effective utilization of funding to support Pillar priorities.  The manager will be responsible for budget and operational planning that may include: budget creation, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting; managing contracts and external collaborations; managing the planning and implementation of day-to-day operational activities of a program area; facilitating internal and external operational communication and reporting; assuring compliance; vendor and contract management; coordination of financial procedures and records; oversight of special program operations; and other tasks as assigned. Managers are responsible for supporting their assigned business leaders and providing accurate and up to date information related to processes and procedures, to ensure compliance, fiscal responsibility and alignment with pillar and enterprise goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and monitors annual and quarterly budget forecasts, inclusive of revenues and expenses, to assure cost effectiveness with leaders for assigned portfolio of work. 35%
• Partners with FP&A to analyze causes for variances and reports back on trends and other issues. Monitors monthly expenses and provides information to program leads and Director of Business Operations. 25%
• Submit and oversee contracts and any supplemental materials through the legal process to signature. Submit purchase orders, invoices, and payments in compliance with ACS policies. 20%
• Identify budget issues, provide alternative solutions, and resolve problems. 10%
• Addresses operational issues that affect department billing and documentation. 5%
• Creates processes and procedures to optimize overall team workflow. 5%

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required: Associate degree.
• Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree.
• Years of experience: 5-7.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Strong knowledge of budget development and management, including general financial forecasting.
• Strong MS Office skills. Must be able to self-learn technology.
• Knowledge of ACS system tools, financial, and accounting systems including financial software, databases, and SharePoint. 
• Experience in research, non-profit, or public health administration or operations and implementation of grant and/or cooperative agreements, preference for applicants who have project management and/or process improvement expertise preferred. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and relationships simultaneously, occasionally under time pressures with a high degree of accuracy. 
• Experience in managing projects to achieve improvements in process, policy, or implementation of program standards. Experience working across the enterprise to achieve organizational mission goals. 
• Excellent creative problem solving, communications, presentation and interpersonal skills.   

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel is not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Home-based work position.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

The starting rate is $75,000 to $85,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.