Operations Financial Accounting Manager

Job Summary 
The Manager provides leadership and oversight of financial, operational, and human resource functions for Facilities Management Operations. This role manages approximately 10 departmental budgets, reviews financial performance, ensures compliance with university and state policies, and makes strategic recommendations to support departmental goals. The Manager also oversees HR functions for a workforce of about 200 employees, including approvals related to vacancies, stipends, audits, and hiring processes. Operating with a high level of independence, the Manager directs workflows, resolves complex issues, and ensures accountability across all areas of Operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, fiscal management, budgeting, and procurement practices.
• Knowledge of university and state regulations and procedures.
• Strong ability to analyze budgets, monitor expenditures, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage complex HR and financial functions.
• Ability to problem-solve independently and make data-driven decisions under pressure.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Management, or a related field.
  OR 
• Five years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Higher Education experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family - Administrative Business Management 1
• Salary - Market Range 7
• For information on employee benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. 

• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.  

• Documents needed to apply: Cover Letter and Resume 

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview   

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students, highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement. 

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.