The Assistant Controller - Cash Management will oversee, manage, and serve as the subject matter expert for the accounting of cash deposits and disbursements transactions for the university. Coordinate, plan, and evaluate the process and control function of the university's bank activity and supervise professional staff. Perform administrative duties, including hiring, disciplining, supervising, and performance appraisals of direct reports. Provide external and internal financial reports to senior leadership used for strategic planning and goal setting.

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The University of Tennessee System is the state’s oldest higher education institution and preeminent public university. The UT System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. With a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties and through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations and residents statewide.

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The University of Tennessee System is the state’s oldest higher education institution and preeminent public university. The UT System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. With a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties and through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations and residents statewide.

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Bachelors degree in Accounting and a minimum of five years experience in responsible management within an accounting or finance field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) required:

• Knowledge and ability to apply Governmental Accounting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, support, and solve complex issues. Extensive problem analysis, design, system development, and documentation skills.
• Proven effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work with senior leadership and all other levels of university employees.
• Ability to use Oracle or similar integrated information system, Adobe, and Microsoft products.

Preferred

Preferred certifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Master's degree.
• Certified Professional Accountant.
• High level of institutional knowledge.
• Minimum of five years experience in responsible management within a college or university accounting or finance setting.
• Ability to use desktop data extraction reporting products such as Monarch or EasyMorph.
  

Application Process

For full consideration, applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, resume and three professional references.

Benefits and Compensation

Compensation for the position is budgeted for $100,000 to $120,000

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that include excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax. For more information of the University of Tennessee's benefits, visit https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/

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Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and oversee the cash management function of the Controller's Office.
• Develop and improve processes and procedures for clearing and reconciling bank activity and system transactions, including deposits and disbursements across the university.
• Investigate inquiries from campuses and departments and resolve issues.
• Perform and supervise the reconciliation of the university's 23 bank statements.
• Become proficient in the university's ERP Cash Management module and develop training and job aids for employees and other users.
• Supervise accounting assistants and help with their daily, weekly, and monthly tasks as needed.
• Assist the fiscal year-end close of the university's accounting system by reviewing data and preparing closing journal entries, answering questions from office staff as well as campus and departmental staff, and internal and external auditors.
• Prepare statements and schedules as necessary and assigned.
• Prepare, review, or approve journal vouchers and assist departments and campuses with journal entry questions.
• Supervise the preparation of and submit the University's unclaimed property report to the State of Tennessee.
• Coordinate efforts with third party contractor for submission of unclaimed property to
  other applicable states.