University of Tennessee System · 1 week ago
Accounting Manager, UT Research Foundation - UT System Administration
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of Tennessee System is the state’s oldest higher education institution and preeminent public university. The Accounting Manager provides professional-level financial analysis, reporting, and advisory support for UTRF’s non-profit and for-profit subsidiaries and special projects, ensuring financial integrity and compliance while addressing complex accounting issues.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Analyze and prepare complex GAAP financial statements for multi-entity, multi-segment non-profit and for-profit organizations, applying professional judgment to address non-routine accounting issues and ensure accurate financial representation
Develop and analyze budget projections and financial forecasts, evaluating trends, risks, and variances to support informed decision-making by leadership and subsidiary boards
Oversee and analyze payroll, tax, and benefit-related financial activity, reviewing externally prepared tax filings (Forms 1120 and 990) for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational reporting requirements
Prepare, analyze, and present complex financial reports, budget projections, and budget-to-actual analyses to the UTRF President, subsidiary Boards, Board Chairs, and subsidiary CEOs, providing professional financial insight to support governance and strategic decision-making
Serve as the primary financial liaison for external audits, exercising professional judgment to interpret accounting standards, and ensure clean audit outcomes for each subsidiary and special project
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and a minimum 3 years experience in preparing GAAP financial statements
Proficiency with QuickBooks desktop and Excel
Extensive knowledge of GAAP
Ability to apply principles to a wide variety of transactions and accounting problems
Ability to work independently on complex transactions requiring in-depth analysis while exercising good judgment in the performance of all work assignments while handling confidential and sensitive data
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills to prioritize work to meet stringent deadlines and handle urgent matters while staying on task with other assigned duties
Communicate effectively inside and outside of department/organization
Ability to use disparate software systems effectively
Ability to be positive team player
Ability to work in a open office environment
Preferred
Experience working in a CPA firm preparing compilations
3 years experience as an Accounting Manager
QuickBooks Desktop expert
Ability to analyze financial statements effectively
Benefits
Excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families
Generous retirement benefits
A wide variety of professional development opportunities
Supportive work and family benefits
Much more
Company
University of Tennessee System
The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Space Institute at Tullahoma; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Alyssa Thom
Senior Learning Consultant and Business Partner
Ramon Padilla Jr.
Chief Information Officer
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