Business Operations and Finance Manager IPS at University of Tennessee

DescriptionThe Business Operations and Finance Manager serves as the senior administrative and financial manager for the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership. Reporting directly to the Executive Director this position provides strategic oversight of the Centers fiscal management administrative operations and business systems.With direction from the Executive Director this manager leads financial planning budgeting and operations to ensure the Centers growth and long-term sustainability continue. This position also serves as a member of the NCEL executive leadership team advising the Executive Director and Institute for Public Service (IPS) leadership on fiscal strategy business operations compliance and various performance improvement initiatives.ResponsibilitiesProvide 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.QualificationsRequired QualificationsEducation: Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.Experience: Minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in financial management budgeting and administrative operations including supervisory experience.Knowledge Skills Abilities: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 QualificationsEducation: Masters degree in accounting Finance Business Administration or Public Administration.Experience: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.Work Location:Location: Knoxville TN (UT Institute for Public Service)The Institute for Public Service (IPS) supports a formal Alternative Work Arrangement program currently in place and more information can be provided if candidate progresses through the recruitment process.BenefitsFind more information on UT BenefitshereApplication InstructionsTo express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before January 11 2026.ResumeCover LetterList of 3 Professional ReferencesAbout The College/Department/DivisionThe UT Institute for Public Service provides outreach and assistance to all of our agencies and initiatives we offer technical assistance training and consulting on a wide variety of services including government operations language services law enforcement excellence leadership training manufacturing excellence opioid abatement and much more.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Marketing & Sales,Accounts Handling,ABAP,HACCP,ITI Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1