Financial Analyst (Intermediate Professional)

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech, located in Atlanta, is seeking a Financial Analyst to develop and compile financial data, perform analyses, and support departmental budgeting and forecasting. The role prepares comprehensive reports, reconciliations, and projections, with duties spanning data collection, methodology explanations, and ongoing alignment with evolving financial regulations.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure accuracy, and stay current on reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting/finance.
• 3–4 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with state and federal laws regarding contracts and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Determine, develop and organize data required for assignments.
• Perform data entry, calculations, estimates, reconciliations.
• Prepare reports including charts, graphs, and schedules.
• Explain methodology used in analyses when required.
• Stay current on financial reporting requirements and regulations.
• May provide work direction to junior staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Data Reconciliation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field

MBA

Job description

Job Details

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Overview

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 - Determine, develop and organize data required for assignments.
• Job Duty 2 - Perform required data entry, calculations, estimates, reconciliations, etc. consistent with assignment parameters.
• Job Duty 3 - Prepare reports including charts, graphs, schedules, etc. that effectively present assignment results.
• Job Duty 4 - Provide explanations of methodology employed as required.
• Job Duty 5 - Remain current on financial reporting requirements, applicable regulations, processes, etc.
• Job Duty 6 - May provide work direction to lower level financial personnel.
• Job Duty 7 - Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications

Familiarity with applicable state and federal laws and regulations regarding commercial contracts

Required Experience

Three to four years of job related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Professional certification in accounting or financial analysis Application of specialized skills within a university or government agency environment; ability to apply knowledge of regulations and reporting requirements specific to area of involvement

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's of Business Administration (MBA)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS

This job requires knowledge of the application of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices; financial analysis and forecasting techniques; use of specialized financial/accounting related software; communications and presentation skills. Use of business and financial related computer applications is required.

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 they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not 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 does not require security clearance.

Job Code: G06

Pay Range: $56,679.00 -$ 70,000.00

This position is located in Atlanta, GA

Background Check

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