Manager - Financial

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech is seeking a Manager of Finance to lead a team of finance professionals, guiding development and ensuring accurate financial operations across the university. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, collaboration with departments, and alignment with financial objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in finance with supervisory experience and an understanding of post-award financial administration, plus strong communication and governance skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline; relevant experience; advanced certification may be preferred or required.
• Five+ years of relevant experience, including at least three years in a supervisory role.
• Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience; advanced certification may be preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of financial professionals to develop their capabilities.
• Develop and implement strategic financial plans aligned with institutional goals.
• Oversee preparation and accuracy of financial reports, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Conduct regular meetings with team members to discuss progress and goals.
• Mentor staff and support professional growth.
• Monitor budgets and financial performance to meet objectives.
• Advocate for the finance team's needs in resource allocation discussions.
• Foster accountability and continuous improvement within the department.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align strategies with institutional priorities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting principles

Communication skills

ERP software

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Regulatory knowledge (post-award)

Team management

Training & development

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in related discipline

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Meta Information

Job ID: 304077

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Summary

The Manager of Finance is responsible for overseeing a team of finance professionals, guiding their development while ensuring the accurate management of financial operations. This position emphasizes strategic leadership, fostering collaboration, and aligning the team's goals with the institution's financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of financial professionals to ensure their professional development and enhance the overall performance of the finance department.
• Develop and implement strategic financial plans that align with the institution's goals and objectives while fostering collaboration among various departments.
• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and timely dissemination to key stakeholders.
• Conduct regular meetings with team members to discuss progress, address challenges, and set goals that contribute to the department's success.
• Provide mentorship and support to team members by offering guidance on complex financial issues and facilitating their professional growth.
• Monitor departmental budgets and financial performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary to meet financial objectives.
• Advocate for the finance team's needs during resource allocation discussions, ensuring the team has the necessary tools and support to succeed.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the finance department by encouraging innovation and best practices among team members.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align departmental strategies with institutional priorities and ensure effective resource allocation.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience; advanced certification may be preferred or required.

Required Experience

Five or more years of relevant experience including three or more years of supervisory knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Customer service experience with academic faculty

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's Degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience; advanced certification may be preferred or required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Skills

This job requires professional knowledge of accounting principles, practices and management.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Experience with enterprise financial software, proficient with Microsoft Office suite, attention to detail, ability to problem solve and multi-task in a deadline-driven environment.

Working knowledge of regulatory requirements regarding post-award financial research administration.

Ability to manage personnel, develop and conduct training, analyze complex challenges, and implement solutions.

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/#p8.218_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 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.

Background Check

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