LTU Business Manager

City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE

$113K — $164K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field.
  • Two years of supervisory experience in billing and collections.
  • Two years of experience with municipal bonds or public financing documents.
  • Strong understanding of public financial management and municipal operations.
  • Experience managing multi-fund budgets.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise billing and collection activities for the City.
  • Oversee the issuance of municipal bonds and public financing documents.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies.
  • Manage multi-fund budgets to maintain accuracy and accountability.
  • Support strategic long-term financial planning for utility services.

Benefits

  • 20 days of vacation and 12 sick leave days accrued annually.
  • 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting the month after hire.
  • 30 days of paid parental leave offered.
  • Employee assistance programs for work/life services and wellness.
  • Up to 3 days of funeral and bereavement leave provided.
  • $70,000 life insurance coverage included.
  • 401(a) retirement plan with city matching contributions.
  • Employer-funded post employment health plan for eligible expenses after leaving city employment.
Full Job Description
Salary: $113,464.00 - $164,528.00 Annually
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number:
Department: Transportation & Utilities Department
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, accounting, finance or a related field; two years of experience in the supervision of billing and collection activities; two years of experience in the issuance of municipal bonds or other public financing documents or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.
We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:
  • Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
  • We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 20 days of vacation leave approximately 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
  • All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
  • 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
  • Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
  • $70,000 of Life Insurance
  • 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
  • Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.
  • Optional benefits include:
    • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Allstate Voluntary Plans
    • Supplemental Term Life
    • Deferred Compensation Plans

01

I understand that applicants will be screened based upon the information listed on their application and their responses to all of the following Supplemental Questions. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following Supplemental Questions must also be listed on the application. A resume cannot be used as a substitute for any part of the application or supplemental questions.I understand that failure to list all employers and education, and to describe related work duties on the application and Supplemental Questions could be cause for rejection based on insufficient information.
  • Yes
  • No

02

Indicate if you have a degree in the following fields: (Please select only one option per field)
  • Accounting - coursework only
  • Accounting - Bachelor's degree
  • Accounting - Master's degree
  • Finance - coursework only
  • Finance - Bachelor's degree
  • Finance - Master's degree
  • Business Administration - coursework only
  • Business Administration - Bachelor's degree
  • Business Administration - Master's degree
  • Related Field (specify below)
  • None

03

If you selected Related Field above, please specify:
04

Describe your experience managing multi-fund budgets. What strategies did you use to ensure accuracy, accountability, and alignment with organizational goals?
05

Provide an example of your experience with municipal bonds or other public financing tools. What role did you play, and what outcomes were achieved?
06

Describe your supervisory experience in accounting, billing, customer service, collections, or revenue management. How did you develop and support your team?
07

Describe your experience with utility finance, public works, or municipal operations, and how your work supported the organizational mission and long-term planning.
Required Question

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