Finance & Operations Lead — Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Mercer University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Tuition waivers

Paid vacation and sick leave

Technology discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Mercer University’s Dean’s Office, College of Pharmacy in Atlanta, GA seeks a Finance and Operations Administrator to oversee budget, financial planning, and reporting to state and national agencies. This exempt role requires a 40-hour workweek.

You will manage financial assets, assist with facilities and capital projects, and support pricing for Pharmacy and Nursing grants while coordinating budgets and contracts across departments using university systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field with coursework in accounting, finance, fund accounting, or business law, plus at least four years of administrative management and financial analysis experience.
• Master’s degree in a related area plus at least two years of comparable experience (required).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the budget, financial planning, and reporting to national and state agencies.
• Manage financial assets, facilities space utilization, and fixed assets.
• Support nursing with supplemental financial management duties (~25%).
• Review and submit grants or contracts for the College of Pharmacy and College of Nursing.
• Perform year-end reconciliations to validate indirect cost recovery.
• Prepare and collect payments for fellowships and coordinate quarterly billing with IAMR.
• Assist deans and faculty in preparing reports and budgets.
• Liaise with accounting to resolve accounts payable or grants/contracts issues.
• Coordinate procurement activities and ensure policy compliance.
• Prepare entries in Workday for personnel changes and pay adjustments.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Spreadsheet proficiency

Verbal/written communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting

Master’s degree in related area

Tools

Workday

Excel

FRS

Budget System

Job description

Mercer University’s Dean’s Office, College of Pharmacy in Atlanta, GA seeks a Finance and Operations Administrator to oversee budget, financial planning, and reporting to state and national agencies. This exempt role requires a 40-hour workweek.

You will manage financial assets, assist with facilities and capital projects, and support pricing for Pharmacy and Nursing grants while coordinating budgets and contracts across departments using university systems.