Business Manager III, Veterinary Medicine & Surgery and Veterinary Health Center

Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is on a mission to educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover and Serve.

The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Manager III to serve as the lead finance and business manager for the Veterinary Medicine & Surgery (VMS) department and the Veterinary Health Center (VHC). This position reports directly to the Business & Finance Officer and plays a critical role in supporting the financial health, operational planning, and strategic decision making of two complex and dynamic units.

Key responsibilities include:

• Financial Forecasting & Reporting
  • Prepare weekly financial forecasts for the VHC, monitoring trends and performance indicators.
  • Develop and distribute monthly financial reports summarizing revenue, margins, caseload activity, and operational outcomes across approximately 20 service units.
  • Analyze financial data and provide meaningful insights and recommendations to leadership
• Budgeting & Budget Monitoring
  • Lead the annual budgeting process for VMS and VHC.
  • Monitor budget performance and identify variances, risks, and financial trends.
  • Coordinate with leadership to assess budget implications of staffing, operational changes, and new initiatives.
  • Prepare updated projections and communicate adjustments as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with university fiscal policies and responsible stewardship of resources.
• Cost Accounting & Fee Review
  • Oversee the annual review of fees charged within the VHC.
  • Lead and supervise the cost accounting project, ensuring transparency and accuracy in cost methodologies.
• Payroll Management & Effort Alignment
  • Monitor payroll allocations to ensure salary and wage expenses are accurately distributed according to effort and operational responsibilities.
  • Collaborate with supervisors and HR partners to implement payroll changes when assignments or funding sources shift.
  • Maintain documentation to meet audit and compliance requirements.
  • Support workforce planning and align staffing with financial capacity.
• Clinical Informatics Liaison & Data Accessibility
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the Clinical Informatics team and Finance to ensure financial and operational data is accessible, accurate, and ready for reporting.
  • Collaborate with Clinical Informatics to resolve data issues and implement system improvements.
  • Communicate reporting needs, data gaps, and system requirements across teams.
  • Promote data integrity and consistency across reporting systems.
• Post Award Oversight of Grants & Sponsored Projects
  • Oversee post award financial management for grants, contracts, and sponsored projects within VMS and the VHC.
  • Review expenditures for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and compliance with sponsor and university policies.
  • Monitor project budgets and spending trends to ensure funds are used appropriately and within authorized project periods.
  • Partner with principal investigators to support financial stewardship and compliance.
  • Coordinate with Sponsored Programs Administration on reporting, closeouts, and audit readiness.
• Supervision & Team Leadership
  • Supervise 1-2 full time staff members and one student employee, providing mentoring, performance feedback, workload management, and professional development support.
  • Oversee day to day workflow, ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial, operational, and administrative tasks.
  • Foster a collaborative, supportive work environment that encourages growth and continuous improvement.
• Business Operations & Leadership
  • Act as a strategic partner to clinical, academic, and administrative leaders.
  • Recommend improvements to business processes and operational workflows.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships across departments and central administrative units.
• Support for the Business & Finance Officer
  • Assist the Business & Finance Officer with additional responsibilities as assigned.
  • Support special projects, initiatives, and analyses that advance the financial and operational goals of the College.
  • Provide backup coverage and cross functional support to ensure continuity of business and financial operations.
  • Contribute to college level planning activities and problem solving efforts.
  • Other duties as assigned.
    

This position is Monday - Friday, 8-5 or as scheduled with supervisor. Occasional weekend or evening hours may be required.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

• Master's degree in business, healthcare administration, accounting, or a related field.
• Experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, cost accounting, grants management, or healthcare financial operations.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to present complex information effectively.
• Leadership and relationship building skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in an academic, veterinary, or healthcare environment is highly desirable.
  

Salary Range: Hiring range begins at $65,000 annually and is commensurate with experience
Grade: GGS-011
University Title: Manager III Business Administration
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Please include a letter of interest and resume with the online application.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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