The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 1 month ago
Business Operations and Finance Manager - IPS
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a Business Operations and Finance Manager for the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership. This role involves strategic oversight of fiscal management and administrative operations, leading financial planning and budgeting to ensure the Center’s growth and sustainability.
Health CareHigher EducationMedical
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
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
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.91MKey Investors
National Cancer InstituteHealth Resources and Services Administration
2022-08-26Grant· $3.16M
2022-07-26Grant· $3.9M
2022-03-31Grant· $2.05M
Leadership Team
Rachal McCray
CTO/ Police Dispatcher
Raaj Kurapati
Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer
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