Business Manager

Business Manager – 22000002FJ

Description

 

Business Manager – Center for Renewable Carbon

Regular Full-time, Salary DOE&Q

Location:

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA)

Knoxville, TN

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Manage and coordinate business, financial and budget functions within the Center for Renewable Carbon (CRC).  Assure policy, procedure, and legal compliance in fiscal, grant and contract operations.   Assure that cost accounting principles on sponsored project agreements are compliant with federal Office of Management and Budget circulars.  Manage and oversee business operations within the unit, especially with regard to post-award administration; provide financial data and forecasting to CRC faculty, staff and the director; supervise business support personnel; and assure the accuracy and efficiency of unit accounting practices overall.   Support the director with respect to reporting requirements within UT and external organizations.

 

Qualifications

 

Required Qualifications: 

A Bachelor’s Degree with at least three years of relevant experience in accounting or directly related business field is required. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational abilities. Knowledge of sponsored projects accounting related to grant and contract operations. Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and office productivity software. Experience and familiarity with enterprise software systems (e.g. SAP).

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: 

IRIS (SAP) experience and financial/accounting experience with the University of Tennessee or other higher education institution. Supervision experience and knowledge of UT policy/procedures and Uniform Guidance. Experience with fiscal post-award management of federal, state, and private grants and contracts is strongly preferred. 

Application Procedure: 

Qualified individuals should send their application materials via electronic means through the UT recruitment website at: http://hr.utk.edu Applications must include: (a) resume, (b) letter of interest, and (c) names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least four professional references.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.

   In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.   Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN   37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440.   Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.

 

Job
  Other Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Organization
  Center For Renewable Carbon 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Institute of Agriculture 
Job Posting
  Oct 20, 2022, 10:15:58 AM