Financial Manager - IPS

University of Tennessee•Nashville, TN

About The Position

This role manages diverse financial activities requiring analysis and judgment in alignment with CIS principles, practices, and professional standards. This includes, but not limited to: - Planning and developing multiple budgets, including making financial projections and forming long and short-term strategies (sponsored project, program, and agency budgets) - Compiling and Analyzing key financial reports and metrics - Conducting regular financial and process reviews and audits - Providing leadership and subject matter expertise on fiscal policies and procedures - Supervising, mentoring, and developing the CIS Business Services accounting staff and administrative front desk staff - Serving as the financial liaison to the CIS Business Manager and CIS Leadership Team - Developing and delivering financial presentations and training for CIS staff

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
2 years of experience in accounting
Fund accounting
Excel – intermediate level
Understanding of financial and budgeting strategies, best practices, auditing methods, and sponsored program requirements.
Leadership and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership internal and external partners, and agency team members
Working knowledge of GAAP and proper accounting procedures.
Intermediate or greater knowledge of Microsoft Office software and general computer operations.
Knowledge of university fiscal policies and the ability to apply policies as appropriate.
Excellent math, written, and verbal communication skills with ability to apply analytical skills.
Ability to balance multiple tasks; manage time for completion of tasks; and learn and adapt to new computer software and office procedures.
Ability to provide strategic direction to accounting staff.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
Five years of experience working in accounting with exposure to fund accounting.
Fund accounting
Excel – intermediate level

Responsibilities

Conducts financial planning and analysis (FP&A) for multiple agency and program budgets
Profit/loss reporting
Sponsored project billings
Review ledgers for errors/irregularities
Supervise accounting staff and administrative staff
Enters proposals into Cayuse
Manages/reviews agency contracts for submission
Collaborates/assist Business Manager in preparation of multiple budgets
Monitors/reviews/edits agency wide labor distribution changes
Provide guidance to faculty and staff on financial matters