
Finance Manager | Full-Time | Vanderbilt University Athletics
- Nashville, TN
- $80,000-85,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare financial statements, including monthly statements, annual budget, and annual reports.
- Oversee and assist in closing the books and consolidating financial results.
- Perform and/or supervise accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Ensure accuracy of general ledger coding and post original entries.
- Reconcile bank statements and select balance sheet accounts.
- Conduct cost analyses and rate studies.
- Oversee document coding and reconcile sales reports to month-end postings.
- Provide accounting support to various departments and coordinate with them on labor allocation costs.
- Establish system controls for new financial systems and improve existing procedures.
- Safeguard company assets through close monitoring of accounting procedures and conduct audits as needed.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations in accounting and audit work.
- Coordinate the preparation of external audit materials and financial reporting.
- Work with auditors to verify financial information and procedures.
- Manage the calculation and reporting of sales tax, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Assist with payroll processing and benefits administration.
- Provide general office and administrative support as needed.
- Payroll.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management, or a closely related field preferred.
- At least 3-5 years of accounting, finance or comparable work experience, supervisory experience is a plus.
- Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Hospitality industry experience is highly preferred.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), accounting software experience is a plus (Sage, NetSuite, PeopleSoft Financials, ADP Payroll software).
- Excellent facilitation, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High level of organization, self-motivation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Flexibility to work extended hours, including late nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by business needs.