Director of Revenue Assurance
Director of Revenue Assurance
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Job Description
The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Director of Revenue Assurance. Reporting to the Principal Lead for Constituent Management the Director of Revenue Assurance is responsible for serving as the chief strategist and operational leader responsible for all aspects of contribution revenue accounting.
This role sets the strategic direction for revenue assurance and leads crossfunctional efforts to optimize financial operations and donor data integration.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Revenue Management: Define and lead the strategic vision for revenue assurance. Establish and enforce revenue recognition policies and internal controls in accordance with applicable
standards. Direct complex reconciliations between donor CRM banking systems and general ledger. Serve as the primary contact for audits related to contribution revenue. Drive continuous improvements to revenue cycle processes integrations and data integrity. Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Revenue Assurance team including direct supervision of the Assistant Director.
Strategic & Operational Leadership: Act as the principal strategist for revenue assurance across UTFI. Set departmental vision objectives and policy in alignment with industry and organizational
standards. Partner with executive and finance leaders to refine reporting compliance and audit strategies. Create and execute strategies that ensure accurate compliant and timely revenue reporting. Participate in strategic planning with the Principal Lead of Central Constituent Management. Continuously evaluate processes for improvement opportunities and lead change management initiatives. Recommend and implement technologies and tools that support compliance and operational effectiveness.
Supervisory & Team Management: Supervise and develop Revenue Assurance team members including the Assistant Director. Coordinate financial accuracy efforts across all campuses and serve as a point of escalation for complex issues. Oversee department metrics quality control and process innovation.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
The candidate who fills the Director Revenue Assurance position is required to have:
- Bachelors degree
- 5 years of experience in financial reporting budgeting auditing and regulatory compliance
- 2 years in a leadership or managerial role
- ERP system experience
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities
- Efficient communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to collaborate across departments and with executive leadership
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment
A valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.
Note Candidates holding a graduate degree must have at least 3 years of experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
In addition to meeting the required qualifications the preferred candidate will have:
- Masters degree
- Prior experience in nonprofit higher education or governmental accounting preferred
- 7 years of progressive accounting experience with a strong emphasis on revenue recognition reconciliations and financial controls; nonprofit sector experience preferred
Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before May 20th 2025 via our DASH application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile cover letter resume and contact information for three professional will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.
When determining minimum qualifications only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.
Questions about the search may be directed to .
Target Start Date: August 2025
Benefits: The Foundations greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:
- Flexible work arrangements offering a hybrid schedule to most team members
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance plans
The Foundation:The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. is a notforprofit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the preferred channel for private contributions benefiting students and faculty within the UT System. With a vision of being one of the topperforming advancement organizations in higher education UTFI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape across the University of Tennessee campuses.
The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville Chattanooga Pulaski Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.
The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex pregnancy marital status sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status and parental status or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
