Business Manager

Business Manager

Location: Albuquerque, United States

Job Description:

 

 Working Title Business Manager

 Position Summary

The University of New Mexico Press seeks a Business Manager to join the premier publisher of academic, regional, literary, and trade books in the state of New Mexico, and one of the oldest and largest university presses in the West. The Business Manager serves as a strategic partner to the Press Director and manages day-to-day UNM Press accounting, budgeting, royalties processing, and financial reporting. This role oversees the Business accounting team. As a part of Press leadership, the Business Manager will serve as a member of the Press management team and will participate in strategic decision-making and long-range financial planning. The Business Manager is a principal liaison with university finance and accounting and a principal liaison with the Press's distribution partner, Simon & Schuster. The Business Manager will provide business intelligence and data analysis to support the Press's growth and financial well-being. UNM Press prefers management roles to be on-site on a hybrid basis; however, remote options will be considered for the right candidate.

Founded in 1929, UNM Press is one of the oldest and largest university presses in the West. The Press publishes original and groundbreaking scholarship in the fields of anthropology and archaeology, Native studies, Chicana/o studies, literary criticism, Latin American studies, and US Western History. We publish trade books and series related to New Mexico and the Southwest, including fiction, poetry, cookbooks, guidebooks, history and biography, especially works from underrepresented voices of the region. And we publish books and authors with Western roots and national and international resonance through our trade imprint High Road Books.

Principal duties and responsibilities include:

• Directs financial reporting, analysis, and the budget cycle for UNM Press
• Assists the Director and Assistant Director with strategic planning and daily management
• Oversees and manages the UNM Press business department
• Represents the Press's financial interests with Simon & Schuster Distribution Services; reconciles all revenues and expenses
• Develops financial policies and strategies to support key initiatives
• Oversees routine and ad hoc decision support analysis
• Prepares annual and specialized budgets, financial forecasts and reports, and position budgeting, recommending adjustments for efficiency
• Ensures financial transactions and reporting align with accounting principles, publishing-industry standards, and UNM fiscal policies
• Works with UNM Press managers to plan and control departmental expenses
• Collaborates with the UNM Foundation to track gifts and endowments, ensuring proper fund allocation

The University Environment

Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico sits on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico - Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache - since time immemorial, have deep connections to the land and have made significant contributions to the broader community statewide. We honor the land itself and those who remain stewards of this land throughout the generations and also acknowledge our committed relationship to Indigenous peoples. We gratefully recognize our history.

UNM is a Tier I Research Institution, a Hispanic-serving institution, and the flagship university in a majority-minority state. To support UNM's diverse campus constituents and colleagues, the College affirms its commitment to honor diversity, ensure fairness and access, and create an environment where all employees are treated respectfully.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-plus years in a business, accounting, or finance role
• 2-plus years of experience with sales and inventory data and reporting
• 2- plus years in a management role
• Demonstrated experience and/or interest in book publishing, finance, and accounting
• Familiarity with publishing royalties accounting
• Familiarity with university-based accounting principles and practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department University Press UP (430A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $4,073.33 - $5,721.73 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 4/18/2025 Eligible for Remote Work Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To be considered, a complete application, cover letter and resume are required. The cover letter should address how your skills/experience would make you successful in this role. At least 3 professional references should be included in the resume.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.