Hybrid Finance & Grants Manager, Biomedical Sci

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for the Business Manager role within the Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences department. The position oversees financial, budgeting, HR, and grant administration activities to ensure policy compliance and strong internal controls.

You will supervise bookkeeping staff, prepare regular financial reports, manage the department budget, and coordinate pre- and post-award work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial accounting and management.
• Knowledge of university fiscal policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary financial guidance to department leadership.
• Oversee budget development, forecasting, and maintenance.
• Administer accounts payable/receivable, procurement cards, and internal transfers.
• Ensure compliance with UT fiscal policies and procedures.
• Supervise bookkeeping staff and coordinate HR and payroll activities.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports for leadership.
• Assist pre-award and post-award activities with grant and contract offices.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

HR/payroll knowledge

Grant and contract administration

Staff supervision

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business field

MBA in accounting or related field

Tools

DASH

MS Office

Grants management systems

Job description

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for the Business Manager role within the Biomedical and Diagnostic Sciences department. The position oversees financial, budgeting, HR, and grant administration activities to ensure policy compliance and strong internal controls.

You will supervise bookkeeping staff, prepare regular financial reports, manage the department budget, and coordinate pre- and post-award work.