Sheela Senguttuvan

Sheela Senguttuvan joined the Department of Anthropology in June 2023 as an Accounting Associate, bringing more than 13 years of accounting and financial management experience. Prior to joining Anthropology, she worked as a Business Administrative Associate- Procurement Specialist at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital. As Anthropology's primary finance contact, Sheela manages the department's accounting functions and financial operations. She is a Certified University of Illinois Business Administrator and an Illini Certified Research Administrator, supporting the department's financial planning, fund management, and compliance activities.

Her responsibilities include budget preparation and monitoring, financial reporting, monthly reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing support, approving travel and reimbursement, and research administration support. She manages state, ICR, self-supporting, grant, HASS, gift, and endowment funds and provides financial analysis and expense tracking to support informed decision-making. In addition to her responsibilities within Anthropology, Sheela provides financial administrative support to the PSAAP and IFUSS department, assisting with financial management, and related business operations.

Sheela also oversees departmental P-Cards and T-Cards, coordinates CFOP setup and maintenance, processes contracts, and works closely with faculty, staff, and campus partners to ensure financial transactions are completed accurately and in accordance with university policies.