Financial Analyst

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Financial Analyst to develop and compile financial data, perform analyses, reconciliations, and projections to support departments.

The role will prepare a full range of financial reports, including cost studies, budget forecasts, modeling, and other analytical tools, and will present findings to stakeholders.

Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure accurate funding, compliance with regulations, and clear financial summaries for decision-making.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher, related certification, or related experience preferred.
• Experience with grants and/or contracts, and knowledge of FAR.
• Experience with proposal pricing and contract invoicing.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated to learn.

Responsibilities

• Use data entry, calculations, estimates, reconciliations, reports, etc. to produce analyses.
• Develop and streamline data for financial analysis; review financial documents.
• Prepare forecasts and analysis of trends in general business conditions.
• Verify funding sources to ensure appropriate spending and billing.
• Present results of analysis and methodology used.
• Stay current on financial reporting and applicable regulations.
• May perform financial audits and help solve complex issues.
• Prepare financial summaries and specialized reports for presentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated to learn

Education

Associate's Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent; related experience or advanced certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Financial Analyst
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 304629

About Us

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Job Summary

The Financial Analyst role will develop and compile financial data and conduct analyses, reconciliation and projection in support of departments. This role will prepare a full range of financial related reports, which may include cost studies, budget forecast and modeling, and other tools.

Responsibilities

• Job Duty 1 - Use data entry, calculations, estimates, reconciliations, reports, etc. in order to achieve results of data needed for analysis. This may be inclusive of projects, programs, or other initiatives where data analysis is needed. Runs reports as needed.
• Job Duty 2 - Determine, develop, organize and streamline data to be used for completion in financial analysis. Provide review and approval of financial documents, transactions, etc.
• Job Duty 3 - Prepare forecasts and analysis of trends in general business conditions and other related areas.
• Job Duty 4 - Analyze and verify funding sources to ensure appropriate spending and billing practices.
• Job Duty 5 - Provide results of analysis and methodology used to determine results.
• Job Duty 6 - Remain current on financial reporting (internal to organization) and external, applicable regulations, processes, etc.
• Job Duty 7 - May be responsible for performing assigned financial audit functions; based on results from financial analysis to problem solve complex issues.
• Job Duty 8 - Prepare financial summaries and any other specialized reports for presentation.
• Job Duty 9 - Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Associate's Degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

• Two or more years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent; related experience or advanced certification.
• Experience with grants and/or contracts
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Proposal pricing and/or contract invoicing
• experience
• Attention to detail
• self-motivated to learn

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where it is required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does have any 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 is located in Atlanta, GA
Salary Job Grade A11
Salary range is dependent on candidates experiences and skills that ranges from $56,679 - $81,274.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest/