Job Details

Financial Analyst

Position Number: 6157238
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Financial Analyst
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 2680
Job Category: Advancement
Posting Date: 04/21/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1525 University Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (On-site)

Job Description
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Senior Director of Accounting and Controller, the Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting in providing fiduciary oversight to the University of Tennessee Foundation.

Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Operations & Stakeholder Support: Daily interaction and communication with colleagues and staff members across the UTFI enterprise to provide clear and concise information regarding Business Office policies, practices, and procedures. In conjunction with the Senior Financial Analyst and Assistant Manager this role will monitor the business office email inbox.

Procurement Cards: Entry of system-wide procurement card statements into Oracle ERP, including review and assignment to GL accounts.

Accounts Payable: Receipt of invoices and expenses, including review for fiscal policy compliance and accurate entry into Oracle ERP.

Travel Reimbursements: Provide support for expense auditing as needed to avoid duplication of reimbursements and ensure employee compliance with fiscal policy.

Qualifications
Required Education and Experience

The candidate who fills the Financial Analyst position is required to have:

Associate's degree with a minimum of 6 months of experience in an office environment

Preferred Education and Experience

In addition to meeting the required qualifications, the preferred candidate will have:

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before May 5, 2025, via our DASH application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile, resume, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

When determining minimum qualifications, only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.

Questions about the search may be directed to hr@utfi.org.

Target Start Date: July 2025

Benefits: The Foundation's greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:

Generous paid leave, accruing up to 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days

Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members

Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses

Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

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The Foundation: The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the preferred channel for private contributions benefiting students and faculty within the UT System. With a vision of being one of the top-performing advancement organizations in higher education, UTFI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape across the University of Tennessee campuses.

The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski, Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.

The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

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