Finance Manager, Prisons and Justice Initiative – Georgetown University

Financeroles; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University is seeking a Finance Manager for the Prisons and Justice Initiative. This on-campus, one-year renewable position requires advanced knowledge of university policies, budgets, forecasts, and grant compliance. You will analyze financial data, prepare recommendations, and serve as the primary financial resource for the unit.

You will coordinate with central offices, oversee transactions, and advise leadership on resource allocation to improve financial processes and decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in financial analysis, accounting, or financial management.
• Experience analyzing budgets, financial statements, and financial data.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling).
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret and apply institutional policies and financial regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and monitoring program/organizational budgets and financial activity.
• Preparing financial analyses, forecasts, and reports for leadership.
• Ensuring compliance with university financial policies and sponsored project requirements.
• Overseeing financial transactions and reconciliation processes.
• Coordinating with university financial offices on complex financial matters.
• Supporting financial planning and advising leadership on resource allocation.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Job Overview

The Finance Manager (a one-year renewable term position) performs complex financial functions requiring advanced knowledge of university policies, external regulations, and financial systems. This position is responsible for managing and analyzing the financial operations of the Prisons and Justice Initiative (PJI), including budgets, forecasts, grant compliance, and financial reporting. The role conducts financial analyses and prepares recommendations to support strategic decision-making, ensure compliance, and improve financial processes. The Finance Manager serves as the primary financial resource for PJI and represents the unit in coordination with university financial offices.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Managing and monitoring program/organizational budgets and financial activity.

• Preparing financial analyses, forecasts, and reports for leadership.

• Ensuring compliance with university financial policies and sponsored project requirements.

• Overseeing financial transactions and reconciliation processes.

• Coordinating with university financial offices on complex financial matters.

• Supporting financial planning and advising leadership on resource allocation.

Work Interactions

The Finance Manager reports to the Managing Director. This position works closely with PJI leadership, program staff, and central university offices including Main Campus and College Finance, Sponsored Projects Finance Office, Joint Office of Research Administration, and Payroll. The Finance Manager coordinates with university regarding complex financial matters and represents PJI in meetings related to financial operations, compliance, and budgeting.

Requirements and Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of professional experience in financial analysis, accounting, or financial management.

• Demonstrated experience analyzing budgets, financial statements, and financial data.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, financial modeling).

• Strong knowledge of financial systems, reporting, and compliance requirements.

• Ability to interpret and apply institutional policies and financial regulations.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Workday financial systems.

• Prior financial experience at Georgetown University or similar higher education environment.

• Experience with sponsored project financial management, grant reporting, and compliance.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range

The projectedsalary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$47,586.00 - $87,558.13

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.