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Director of Research Budget and Finance

1 month ago


Knoxville, Tennessee, United States University of Tennessee Full time
Job Title: Director of Research Budget and Finance

The University of Tennessee College of Social Work is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Research Budget and Finance to join our team. As a key member of our research administration team, you will play a critical role in supporting the financial and operational aspects of our research programs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and manage comprehensive financial models and dashboards for monitoring and reporting on grant-related expenditures.
  • Ensure stringent adherence to all relevant financial policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Work closely with senior leadership to ensure financial strategies are aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Provide input, including data sets, analyses, surveys, reports, and opinions, for college, division, and campus-level administrators involved in discussions of strategic research plans.
  • Manage annual research funds provided by the college, directing financial staff on the distribution of funds to departments.
  • Implement robust internal controls to protect financial assets and mitigate risks.
  • Lead financial planning, budgeting, and investment activities.
  • Leverage technology to improve financial data analysis, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, plus 7 years of experience directly related to sponsored research, with extensive experience with state and federal funding agencies.
  • At least one year of supervisory experience.
  • Strong managerial skills, supervisory skills, and demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, and developing financial reporting systems.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities, manage several complex projects simultaneously, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Detailed knowledge of Uniform Guidance, Federal Regulations, and FAR Clauses that regulate the administration of sponsored programs and the ability to apply these to organizational policies and procedures within context.
  • Proficiency with sponsor-specific submission platforms, such as , , EERE Exchange, ARPA-Exchange, NSPIRES.
  • Ability to lead a team, foster a supportive work environment, and develop talents of personnel to maximize potential and productivity.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of financial regulations and grant compliance.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deal effectively and tactfully with personnel at all levels.
  • Outstanding customer service skills and strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets, Microsoft Office software, and ability to learn IRIS, Taleo, and Cayuse, and other related University systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in a relevant field, plus 10 years of experience directly related to sponsored research, preferably within a university environment or in a corporate setting with extensive experience with state and federal funding agencies.
  • Three or more years of supervisory experience and experience developing team approaches to providing service to stakeholders.
How to Apply:

Interested individuals should provide a cover letter addressing professional experience relevant to each required and preferred qualification, a resume, and complete contact information for 3 professional references.