Academic Finance & Budget Lead

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation & holidays

Retirement plan

UT Shuttle & CapMetro transit

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Financial Affairs Manager to join the Department of Integrative Biology on the UT Main Campus. The role provides financial and operational support across faculty and center leadership, handling budget management, reporting, and financial administration to advance research and education missions.

Responsibilities include budget oversight, transaction approvals, and coordination with HR and Grants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with five years of administrative experience.
• Strong prioritization and deadline management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Budget and compliance oversight for office budgets and accounts.
• Advise accounting team on financial questions and ensure policy compliance.
• Supervise accounting and procurement staff; provide training and process improvements.
• Produce monthly financial reports and special projections with Grants and Contracts.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Prioritization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DEFINE

Workday

FRMS

UT Market

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Financial Affairs Manager to join the Department of Integrative Biology on the UT Main Campus. The role provides financial and operational support across faculty and center leadership, handling budget management, reporting, and financial administration to advance research and education missions.

Responsibilities include budget oversight, transaction approvals, and coordination with HR and Grants.