University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 3 hours ago
Finance Manager - College of Communication & Information - UTK
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a Finance Manager for the College of Communication and Information (CCI). This role supports the financial and administrative operations of CCI, providing financial coordination and operational guidance while ensuring compliance with university policies.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Leverage ERP financial data to deliver advanced financial analysis and recurring/ad-hoc reporting for travel, procurement, and payables; independently advise stakeholders by interpreting data and providing operational guidance
Analyze and reconcile departmental financial data to assess operational impact, providing strategic guidance to department heads and the Assistant Director to facilitate informed decision-making on operational spending
Generate, maintain and distribute monthly financial reports to department heads and other college leadership
Monitor accounts receivable, expenditures, fund balances, and award spending to ensure accuracy and compliance; advise department heads and directors on potential risks and propose actionable solutions
Collect and analyze data for annual budget development and reporting
Develop and maintain reporting tools and databases to meet internal and institutional requirements
Research, recommend, and implement solutions to complex budgeting situations
Maintain existing and establish new CCI COAs (entity, fund, department, program, and activity codes), assign DASH role access to new employees, and conduct routine checks of access, correcting as needed
Approve financial and HR transactions (invoices, labor schedules, position changes, etc.) in DASH for CCI to ensure accuracy and compliance with University and College policies, serving as delegate for Assistant Director and HR Manager as needed
Review contracts, scholarship requests, and related documentation for accuracy and compliance; track and oversee workflow for these processes
Manage complex procurement actions (RFQuote, RFProposal, NCJ) in accordance with policy
Monitor DASH expenses and ledgers and address routine compliance issues
Develop and maintain documented procedures and best-practice guidance for financial, scholarship, travel, and contract operations
Collaborate with the Assistant Director to coordinate audit readiness and year-end reporting by managing data requests, drafting fiscal summaries, and providing procedural clarification during auditor engagements
Design and conduct fiscal compliance workshops for department personnel, covering critical areas such as budget revisions and policy review
Enhance the efficiency of CCI’s financial functions by streamlining operations and modeling best practices for the Financial Associate to ensure a cohesive and high-performing finance team
Oversee the OFA inbox in coordination with the Financial Associate, triaging and resolving complex inquiries while ensuring all responses meet established standards. Serve as the primary point of escalation for the Associate, providing technical guidance and mentorship to resolve high-level issues
Support the Assistant Director with financial planning activities by providing operational data, analysis, and recommendations
Develop and refine standard operating procedures for CCI Radio, The Media Center, scholarship administration, travel, and contract operations; provide targeted training to stakeholders to ensure seamless procedural efficiency
Provide guidance to administrative staff and department heads on established financial policies and procedures
Facilitate fiscal onboarding and one-on-one training sessions for administrative staff, establishing a high standard for process accuracy and regulatory compliance
Other related duties as needed and assigned by the Assistant Director or the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, higher education administration, communications or other related field
2 years of progressive experience in areas of business operations, finance, or higher education administration
Data analysis and reporting skills (including Excel proficiency)
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Collaboration and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively
Ability to prioritize, manage competing demands, and remain calm under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to document processes and procedures
Ability to meet deadlines
Preferred
Master's degree in business administration, higher education administration, communications or other related field
4 years of progressive experience in areas of accounting or finance
Experience in higher education
Experience with UTK's ERP system
Supervisory or leadership experience
Experience with creating and/or maintaining P&L's and other financial reports
Detailed financial analysis and interpretation of financial data and reports
Ability to document and explain (or train) highly technical information to lay people
Company
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
As the state’s land grant, research-intensive institution, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a university that leads.
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