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University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 1 month ago

Business Operations and Finance Manager - IPS

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is seeking a Business Operations and Finance Manager for the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership. This role is responsible for overseeing the Center’s fiscal management and administrative operations while providing strategic leadership in financial planning and budgeting.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership in financial management, forecasting, and long-term fiscal planning

Direct and integrate all business operations, including accounting, purchasing, contracting, grants management, human resources coordination, information technology, and logistics

Develop and monitor budgets, oversee financial reporting, and ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations

Supervise and develop staff, fostering a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement

Serve as a key member of the NCEL leadership team, contributing to strategy, resource allocation, and organizational decision-making

Provide expert consultation on financial and administrative matters to internal and external stakeholders

Qualification

Financial managementBudget managementAccountingFinancial analysisCompliance expertiseLeadership skillsCommunication skillsEnterprise resource planningProfessional certificationOrganizational skillsProblem-solving abilitiesCollaborationIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, budgeting, and administrative operations, including supervisory experience

Advanced knowledge of accounting, budget management, and financial analysis

Proven leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to inspire and develop staff

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

Expertise in compliance, reporting, and policy interpretation

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly to executive leadership

Commitment to integrity, collaboration, and the mission of public service

Preferred

Master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Administration

Experience in higher education, public sector, or nonprofit financial management

Experience managing grants, contracts, and complex budgets

Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems

CPA, CGFM, or equivalent professional certification preferred

Company

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Glassdoor4.3

As the state’s land grant, research-intensive institution, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a university that leads.

Founded in 1794

Knoxville, TN, US

10001+ employees

https://www.utk.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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