Financial Analyst
Job Summary
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville is excited to announce a full-time opening for a Financial Analyst, reporting directly to the President and serving our Knoxville campuses. This full-time position works five days per week, 7.5 hours per day, for a minimum of 37.5 hours per week, and plays a vital role in advancing the college’s mission to deliver high-quality technical education and strengthen workforce pathways across our region.
Job Duties
Develops annual operating and capital budget models, prepares long-range financial forecasts, and analyzes revenues, expenditures, enrollment trends, and workforce funding.
Prepares monthly financial dashboards for executive leadership, conducts variance analyses and recommends corrective actions, and monitors departmental budgets and spending patterns.
Affords assistance to departments with budget development; reviews budget requests for accuracy and compliance; monitors budget transfers and amendments; tracks state appropriations and special funding; and prepares quarterly and annual budget reports.
Analyzes enrollment and tuition-revenue trends, evaluates program cost-effectiveness, and develops financial models that support new programs and capital projects.
Performs cost-benefit analyses for strategic initiatives, monitors grant and restricted-fund expenditures, and prepares reports and executive dashboards for the President, the Executive Leadership Team, the Tennessee Board of Regents, state agencies, and auditors.
Ensures compliance with state regulations, Tennessee Board of Regents policies, college fiscal procedures, grant requirements, and internal controls. Works directly with the Tennessee Board of Regents finance office on the college’s behalf, coordinating the exchange of budget and reporting information and communicating on financial matters.
Assists with annual audits and supports fiscal year-end closing activities.
Recommends improvements to budgeting processes, develops financial procedures and documentation, automates recurring financial reports, and works to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
Acquires, maintains, and applies knowledge of current financial, accounting, and analytical methodologies; attends scheduled college and department professional development and in-service activities; and supports related professional organizations.
Professional Development
Acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current financial, accounting, and analytical methodologies; attend scheduled college and department professional development and in-service activities; and support related professional organizations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
- Five to six years of progressively responsible financial analysis or budgeting experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- Higher education finance experience.
- Government or public sector budgeting experience.
- Experience with Banner ERP, Power BI, Microsoft Excel (advanced), and reporting software.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle financial or database systems is highly desirable and considered a strong asset.
- CPA, CMA, or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification preferred.
Benefits
As a TCAT Knoxville employee, you will have access to the comprehensive Tennessee Board of Regents benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plan plus optional deferred compensation savings; paid annual and sick leave, and paid state holidays; educational assistance programs, including tuition discounts for employees and eligible dependents; wellness plan; and optional benefits such as flexible spending accounts and short- and long-term disability.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience according to the Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines, within the range of $68,568 - $90,000.
Application Submission & Review
To be considered for a position at TCAT Knoxville, you must create and submit an online application that includes your required documents. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated based on the information recorded in your application. Please ensure that you include the complete start and end dates under your employment history. Scan and attach the required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.