Manager, Operations and Budget

Position:                               Manager, Operations & Budget

Reports to:                           Vice President, Government and Community Affairs

Location:                              Bronx Zoo/Hybrid

Department:                         Public Affairs

Scope:                                 Multi-Site

Position Type:                     Full Time


Job Summary:

The Manager, Operations & Budget is responsible for the Public Affairs division's budget management, office management, operational support and event support.

Public Affairs' Mission is to inspire and activate a diverse, influential audience that is invested and empowered to contribute to the conservation of wildlife and wild places. We do this through impactful communications and advocacy advancing WCS's science, fieldwork in nearly 60 countries around the world and its five zoos and aquarium in New York City. We forge valuable relationships and partnerships with governments, communities, the private sector, and NGOs; and by sharing information resources, including the historic record of WCS's 125+ years of leadership in wildlife conservation and zoological expertise.

Major Responsibilities:
Budget & Procurement
•     Coordinate operating, grant and capital budget development with department heads and the EVP, including all     submissions to the budget office
•     Monitor budget performance, ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, reconcile expense           allocations and prepare reports and analyses for leadership
•     Facilitate quarterly budget review meetings to support financial planning and decision­ 
      making
•     Manage department procurement activities, from purchase requisition through vendor 
      payment, as well as travel expense reimbursements

Operation
•     Serve as the division's liaison for HR, IT,  and operational initiatives, supporting 
      process implementation and continuous improvement
•      Oversee employee and intern onboarding/ offboarding, time and attendance reporting, and 
       shared administrative resources
•     Coordinate divisional meetings, travel, other operational logistics and  support events and 
       tours
•     Manage office procurement, equipment and supply inventory, mailings, cart scheduling and 
      maintenance, and projects assigned by VP or EVP
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