Budget Officer Jobs in Tennessee
Budget Officer jobs in Tennessee are open across Alcoa, Lebanon, and Memphis and other Tennessee metros, with employers like Avis Budget and University of Tennessee hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Account and Budget Manager oversees comprehensive financial operations for the College of Dentistry, including budgeting, reporting, accounting, grants, and compliance under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration. This role blends strategic planning with hands-on financial management across academic units, dental clinics, and auxiliary services.
- Builds on the annual and multi-year budget development process for all college units, including dental clinics, graduate programs, and auxiliary operations.
- Partners with department chairs, clinic directors, and the Sponsored Programs Office to gather historical financial data, forecast enrollment, patient volumes, and grant commitments.
- Oversees preparation, analysis, and distribution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all dental clinics, academic units, and restricted accounts.
- Generates detailed income/expense and revenue/production reports using AxiUm and Banner—incorporating patient ledger data, faculty extra-service pays, and grant burn rates—to inform clinic operations and academic planning.
- Supervises daily accounting operations: general ledger maintenance, journal entry approvals, bank and credit-card reconciliations, and cashiering oversight.
- Negotiates budget revisions and carry-forward requests with university finance; secures approvals for mid-year reallocations or new clinic site funding.
- Develops and maintains interactive dashboards (Power BI/Cognos) tracking key metrics: revenue per clinic operator, cost per procedure, accounts receivable aging, and budget utilization.
- Oversees payroll cycle activities, faculty extra service pay in AxiUm, and staff payroll reconciliation; ensures compliance with payroll policies and grant cost-share requirements.
- Collaborates with faculty and Sponsored Programs to design grant budgets, justifications, and cost-sharing schedules in compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR §200), NIH, HRSA, and university policy.
- Drafts, reviews, and updates college-level financial policies and standard operating procedures, including billing and revenue cycle protocols, cashiering procedures, and travel and payroll guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
Experience: Four (4) years of experience in financial management, accounting, or budget administration; OR a combination of education and experience to equal eight (8) years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of fund accounting, GAAP, federal grant regulations, and university financial policies.
- Skill in financial modelling, variance analysis, and executive-level presentation of complex data.
- Ability to design and implement internal controls over cash handling, revenue cycle, and compliance processes.
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop cross-functional teams, including Sr. Fee Control Clerks, Admitting Clerks, Accounting Assistants, and Reconciliation Specialists.
- Knowledge of dental clinic operations, patient billing workflows, and AxiUm software.
- Skill in leveraging ERP and BI tools (Oracle Financials, Banner, Cognos, Power BI) to create interactive dashboards and reports.
COMPENSATION:
- Market Range: 13
- Hiring Range: $5,566.40 - $7,792.95/Monthly
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Account and Budget Manager oversees comprehensive financial operations for the College of Dentistry, including budgeting, reporting, accounting, grants, and compliance under the supervision of the Director of Finance and Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration. This role blends strategic planning with hands-on financial management across academic units, dental clinics, and auxiliary services.
- Builds on the annual and multi-year budget development process for all college units, including dental clinics, graduate programs, and auxiliary operations.
- Partners with department chairs, clinic directors, and the Sponsored Programs Office to gather historical financial data, forecast enrollment, patient volumes, and grant commitments.
- Oversees preparation, analysis, and distribution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all dental clinics, academic units, and restricted accounts.
- Generates detailed income/expense and revenue/production reports using AxiUm and Banner—incorporating patient ledger data, faculty extra-service pays, and grant burn rates—to inform clinic operations and academic planning.
- Supervises daily accounting operations: general ledger maintenance, journal entry approvals, bank and credit-card reconciliations, and cashiering oversight.
- Negotiates budget revisions and carry-forward requests with university finance; secures approvals for mid-year reallocations or new clinic site funding.
- Develops and maintains interactive dashboards (Power BI/Cognos) tracking key metrics: revenue per clinic operator, cost per procedure, accounts receivable aging, and budget utilization.
- Oversees payroll cycle activities, faculty extra service pay in AxiUm, and staff payroll reconciliation; ensures compliance with payroll policies and grant cost-share requirements.
- Collaborates with faculty and Sponsored Programs to design grant budgets, justifications, and cost-sharing schedules in compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR §200), NIH, HRSA, and university policy.
- Drafts, reviews, and updates college-level financial policies and standard operating procedures, including billing and revenue cycle protocols, cashiering procedures, and travel and payroll guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
Experience: Four (4) years of experience in financial management, accounting, or budget administration; OR a combination of education and experience to equal eight (8) years.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of fund accounting, GAAP, federal grant regulations, and university financial policies.
- Skill in financial modelling, variance analysis, and executive-level presentation of complex data.
- Ability to design and implement internal controls over cash handling, revenue cycle, and compliance processes.
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop cross-functional teams, including Sr. Fee Control Clerks, Admitting Clerks, Accounting Assistants, and Reconciliation Specialists.
- Knowledge of dental clinic operations, patient billing workflows, and AxiUm software.
- Skill in leveraging ERP and BI tools (Oracle Financials, Banner, Cognos, Power BI) to create interactive dashboards and reports.
COMPENSATION:
- Market Range: 13
- Hiring Range: $5,566.40 - $7,792.95/Monthly
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Who's Hiring
- Avis Budget9
- University of Tennessee1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education1
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in budget officer jobs across Tennessee.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field
- Experience preparing, analyzing, and monitoring operating or capital budgets
- Proficiency in spreadsheet software and financial management systems such as SAP or Oracle
- Knowledge of government accounting principles, fund accounting, or GAAP as applicable
- Certified Government Financial Manager or Certified Public Accountant credential preferred
- Strong written communication skills for preparing budget justifications and financial reports
Budget Officer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How many budget officer jobs are there in Tennessee?
There are 10+ budget officer openings in Tennessee on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Alcoa, Lebanon, and Memphis. New positions post regularly as employers across Tennessee hire.
How much do budget officers make in Tennessee?
Budget officers in Tennessee earn a median of about $86,570 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,920 for the lowest 10% to over $133,280 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Tennessee cities have the most budget officer jobs?
Alcoa, Lebanon, and Memphis have the most budget officer openings in Tennessee right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire budget officers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring budget officers in Tennessee include Avis Budget and University of Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote budget officer jobs in Tennessee?
Yes. About 0% of budget officer openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Tennessee metros.
How do I apply for budget officer jobs in Tennessee?
You can apply to budget officer jobs in Tennessee directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Tennessee location, then apply to each one that fits.
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