Excelsior! For the Empire Center for Public Policy (EC), this isn’t just an empty state motto.

Excelsior means ever upward, and we live that, every day. Since 2005, EC’s team has fought to make New York a better place to live and work. We believe that promoting public policy reforms grounded in free-market principles, personal responsibility and the ideals of effective and accountable government is the only way to save our state.

EC is looking for an experienced and collegial business manager to join our entrepreneurial, energetic and dedicated team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and monitoring the day-to-day operations of the organization while contributing to the overall team effort. It’s a great opportunity for someone with the right skills who wants to advance a mission they are passionate about.

Job responsibilities include:

• Financial Management
  • Assisting with annual budget development
  • Preparing financial reports
  • Managing cash flow, expenses and revenue projections
  • Managing and paying bills and invoices
• Office Management
  • Ensuring that the organization is run with legality and conforms to established regulations
  • Onboarding of new employees
  • Running payroll and managing employee benefits
  • Managing subscriptions, vendors, leases and equipment including; office space, parking, telephone and internet

• Managing supplies
• Board of Directors support
• Empire Center Internship Program Management
•  Support
  • Scheduling and organizing meetings
  • Planning and managing events
  • Coordinating scheduling, travel, expense and filing as required

The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office and have some secondary education. Experience with QuickBooks is a plus. Most of all, the candidate will want to work at a fast-paced office where people care about their work and colleagues. Professional development is available for the right candidate. This position reports to the Executive Director and requires in-office presence in Albany, New York.

Candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

• cover letter detailing: candidate background, interest in and a compelling case for why the applicant would excel in this position, and salary requirements;
• resume; and
• three references.

Materials should be emailed to info@empirecenter.org. Please include “Business Manager – [your name]” in the subject line of your email.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. EC is an equal-opportunity employer. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.