Principal Business Manager: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - UTK

Job description

The Principal Business Manager leads financial management, budgeting processes, human resources administration, business operations, and data reporting for the unit. The position ensures the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of all financial activities, coordinates sponsored research budgeting and post award financial management, and provides guidance to faculty, staff, and leadership regarding fiscal and operational decisions. The role maintains internal controls, advises leadership on strategic initiatives, supports compliance, oversee staff performance, manages space planning, and coordinates the acquisition and analysis of critical data for reporting, audits, accreditation, and academic program review. The Principal Business Manager oversees all financial operations for the unit by preparing annual budgets, participating in college level budgeting processes, and providing strategic recommendations to the department head or director. The position manages all unit accounts including state appropriated funds, start-up accounts, seed accounts, endowed and non-endowed gift accounts, income accounts, and research accounts. The role validates a broad range of fiscal activities such...