Business Manager

Job Description

The city of Watertown is seeking experienced professionals for the newly established position of Business Manager for the Fire department.

The Business Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial, administrative, and operational support functions of the Fire Department to ensure efficient and effective delivery of service. This position manages payroll, budget preparation and monitoring, grant reimbursements, procurement, and personnel records while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and city policies. The Business Manager also supervises administrative staff, supports departmental leadership in strategic and operational planning, and serves as a key liaison between the department, other city offices, and external stakeholders. This role will be essential to support the department’s objective to modernize administrative functions, including identifying and implementing a replacement program for the department’s Microsoft Access database.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, or related field; and a minimum of four years of progressively responsible office and financial management experience, preferably in a municipal or public sector environment.

TERMS/HOURS: This is a 37.5 hour per week, union position. Hours are M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SALARY: The starting salary for this position is $81,611 (Grade 8-Step 1). Starting above Step 1 is dependent on education and experience.

TO APPLY: Candidates must submit a City Application, along with a cover letter and resume, to
[email protected].

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