Financial Manager

College of Design degrees focus on the intersection between technology and the ways people engage with the world. Our classes regularly dig into the science and engineering behind what is traditionally considered art. We emphasize human experiences, from products and soundscapes, to living in buildings and cities.

Our approach to design education is unique for a design school as a Georgia Tech college, we naturally associate technology and research with our work. We use design thinking to develop new technologies, anticipate the future of buildings and environments, and change the way people experience art, everyday objects, and their immediate surroundings.

The Finance Manager is responsible for managing financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, while directly executing tasks without supervising a team. This position focuses on the technical aspects of finance, requiring strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance in all financial processes.

Job Duty 1 - Prepare and analyze financial reports to provide accurate data for decision-making and ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulations.
Job Duty 2 - Develop detailed budgets for departments and projects, working closely with stakeholders to gather necessary financial information and projections.
Job Duty 3 - Monitor and track expenditures against budgets to identify discrepancies and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
Job Duty 4 - Conduct financial analysis to assess the institution's financial health and support strategic planning initiatives by providing data-driven insights.
Job Duty 5 - Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
Job Duty 6 - Implement financial controls and processes to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations within the department.
Job Duty 7 - Stay informed about changes in financial regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and improve financial management processes.

Job Duty 8 - Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to continuously enhance technical skills and knowledge in financial management.
Job Duty 9 - Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and provide support for grant proposals and funding requests.
Job Duty 10 - Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Will supervise and provide guidance to lower-level financial staff
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for unit leadership and Project Investigators with heavy emphasis on sponsored grant reporting in order to provide accurate data for decision making while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulations.
• Provide guidance and closeout plans for sponsored and State budgets and action those plans when needed
• Provide comprehensive post award management for sponsored grants and other funding sources to include preparing and submitting budget amendments and subawards for sponsored grants
• Provide high level support for salary distributions and redistributions in compliance with policy
• Manage accounts receivable and billing activities for services provided
• Develop detailed budgets for units and projects working closely with stakeholders
• Monitor and track expenditures against budgets to identify discrepancies and provide recommendations for corrective actions
• Conduct financial analysis to assess unit financial health and support strategic planning
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability
• Implement financial controls and processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency of financial operations
• Stay informed about changes in financial regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and improve financial management processes
• Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to continuously enhance technical skills and knowledge in financial management
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and provide support for grant proposals and funding requests.
  
  

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Required Qualifications
n/a

Required Experience
Four or more years of relevant experience.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent; related experience or advanced certification.

Proposed Salary: Range - $63,303 - $90-167

SKILLS
This job requires advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices as applied within a university environment. This includes skills in the application of accounting staff supervision, communications and problem solving. Use of office and finance/accounting related computer applications and systems is required.

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This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Sponsored research budgeting, accounting, purchasing, Closeout, and subaward process
• Experience with billing systems and accounts receivable, Workday and OneUSG
• Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Advanced knowledge of and skill in applying accounting principles and practices within a university business environment is preferred

Successful candidate must be able to pass a position of trust + credit background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening