Assistant Director, Finance Operations

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech seeks an Assistant Director of Finance Operations to manage budgeting and financial analysis at the school level and support financial reporting. This full-time role collaborates across Finance, Budget, Procurement, HR, Payroll, and other administrative units to ensure policy-aligned processes and timely, accurate statements.

The position requires strong analytical ability, supervisory experience, and a track record of improving financial workflows in a complex university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master's Degree in related discipline or equivalent.
• Six or more years of relevant experience, including three or more years of supervisory experience.
• Advanced certification may be preferred or required.
• Experience with university financial systems and policy interpretation desirable.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of budget for the school while ensuring it is consistent with Institute policy.
• Ensures sound fiscal management and compliance, including keeping up to date on, and interpreting state Statues, State, and Institute financial and administrative policies/procedures.
• Responsible for implementing the annual budget process through budget formulation, preparation, and maintenance.
• Monitors financial transactions such as requisitions, internal and external Purchase Orders, travel authorizations, expense reports, and orders that are construction and facilities related.
• Direct the preparation of financial reports and statements on a regular and ad-hoc basis as needed.
• Responsible for managing, updating, and documenting financial and administrative processes and procedures to accomplish operational functions.
• Reviews expenditures to conform with budgetary provisions.
• Research higher education trends/challenges and provides statistical analyses.
• Provides leadership and direction of policy development by reviewing, analyzing, developing, interpreting, and implementing best practices for sound and effective management.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Policy interpretation

Communication

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Master's Degree in related discipline

Tools

Workday

OneUSG Connect

OneBudget

Job description

Georgia Tech seeks an Assistant Director of Finance Operations to manage budgeting and financial analysis at the school level and support financial reporting. This full-time role collaborates across Finance, Budget, Procurement, HR, Payroll, and other administrative units to ensure policy-aligned processes and timely, accurate statements.

The position requires strong analytical ability, supervisory experience, and a track record of improving financial workflows in a complex university setting.