Business Manager

Job Description:

Business Manager

Description

Position Description

The City of Fresno is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Manager to join the Capital Projects Department. This position plays a critical role in leading the department's financial, administrative, and business operations, while providing strategic support to the Department Director and Assistant Director.
Working under general supervision, the Business Manager exercises independent judgment in developing, implementing, and refining fiscal and administrative policies. The role ensures robust financial oversight, contract compliance, and adherence to City, State, and Federal regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

- Budget Leadership: Oversee the development, management, and monitoring of complex capital and operating budgets funded by enterprise funds, grants, and other restricted sources.

- Financial Strategy: Analyze financial data, manage indirect cost rates and cost allocation models, and provide strategic recommendations to support long-range planning and capital improvement initiatives.

- Contract & Compliance Oversight: Manage departmental contracts, procurement, and labor compliance. Ensure alignment with City policies and funding regulations, monitor performance, and maintain audit-ready documentation.

- Grant Administration: Lead financial management of awarded grants, ensuring regulatory compliance, accurate tracking of expenditures and revenues, and timely reimbursement submissions.

- Regulatory Adherence: Ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws and certified payroll requirements for capital projects.

Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate will bring proven experience in managing large, complex budgets; overseeing contracts and compliance programs; and applying advanced knowledge of fund accounting, indirect cost rates, and cost recovery principles. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret financial and regulatory requirements in a public-sector environment and present insights to executive leadership.

The current vacancy exists in the Capital Projects Department; however, this classification may also be used to fill similar positions for future vacancies across other City departments. This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

BENEFITS: UNIT 14 Classification: City of Management Employee Association (CFMEA)

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. City contributes $75 per month.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue 15.55 hours per month with cash out provisions.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by The City.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by The City.
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: To reimburse retirement medical insurance and qualified medical expenses.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for further consideration:

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or related field;

-AND -

Four (4) years of professional, administrative, operations, budgetary or similar experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years.

A copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and a current copy of their driving record.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Eligibles certified to the Police Department will be required to successfully complete a computer voice stress analyzer test and/or polygraph test, extensive background investigation, and a department interview prior to appointment with the City of Fresno.

Selection Process

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application online. Applications may be submitted at www.fresno.gov/jobs. For information on how to complete an online application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may be considered and referred to the department for further review. Only a limited number of applicants will be invited to interview. This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled and may close at any time.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Le'Shea Tarver, Senior Human Resources Analyst
(559) 621-6950
Leshea.Tarver@fresno.gov

Additional Information

HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION:

INSTRUCTIONS - How to attach a Degree/Transcripts
1. Scan, save and upload your certificate to your personal drive.
2. Log back into PeopleSoft Self Service, Careers. Choose the link titled Airports Public Safety Officer (PPT).
3. Under "Career Tools", click on Cover letters and Attachments.
4. Click on +Add attachments.
5. For "Attachment Type", choose Certificate.
6. For "Attachment Purpose", enter the name of the certificate
7. Click on Add attachment.
8. Click on Save and Return.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno web site.

Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2025

Salary:

9059.00 - 11036.00