Assistant Director of Projects Accounting and Oracle PPM, Treasurer UT System Administration

Description

The Assistant Director of Project Accounting and Oracle PPM serves as the functional lead for the Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM) module within the Controllers Office. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate compliant and efficient use of PPM across the University. The position oversees the integrity of accounting processes related to sponsored projects capital projects and internal initiatives tracked in coordination with campus finance and research administration teams this position ensures that the Universitys use of PPM aligns with Uniform Guidance needs evolving Oracle updates and the Universitys financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Project Accounting Leadership and Oversight :

• Serve as the primary point of contact within the Controllers Office for all accounting practices related to PPM and University projects
• Develop and enforce consistent accounting policies and procedures related to consistent project setup expenditure recognition and revenue treatment
• Collaborate with Sponsored Projects Administration Capital Projects and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal state and institutional requirements

Reconciliation and Financial Reporting :

Oracle PPM Management Labor Distribution and Compliance :

Training and Communication :

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in accounting finance or related field required; Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial operations with at least 3 years in higher education nonprofit or public sector with sponsored projects experience Demonstrated experience in project accounting including cost allocation fund restrictions revenue recognition and expense tracking across multiple funding sources.

Additional skills experiences and qualifications include :

Preferred Qualifications :

Masters degree in accounting or CPA

CPA eligibility is highly desirable especially for candidates without advanced degrees

Direct experience with Oracle Cloud ERP particularly with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and General Ledger (GL) modules

Strong working knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) including cost principles and allowable costs

Application Process

For full consideration applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest a resume and three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Benefits and Compensation

Compensation for the position is budgeted for $90000 to $100000.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 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 on the University of Tennessees benefits visit Experience :

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 90000 - 100000