Strategic Budgets & Grants Manager

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Budgets and Grants Manager in the SPIA-Business Office to oversee budgets for State, Foundation, and sponsored funding. The role collaborates with the Chief Business Affairs Officer and data manager to ensure accurate financial management.

Responsibilities include budget development, post-award grants management, and forensic accounting, delivering timely balance information and guidance to stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of accounting practice and theory in general and UGA and UGA Foundation policies.
• Experience with complex higher education accounting systems (fund accounting).
• Ability to analyze financial data with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high-level view of SPIA financials and budgets with SPIA leadership.
• Provide financial reports to department heads and faculty for various funding sources.
• Advise on allowability of purchases across fund types and restricted funds.
• Process deposits of non-donor revenue and support budget development.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Fund accounting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Budgets and Grants Manager in the SPIA-Business Office to oversee budgets for State, Foundation, and sponsored funding. The role collaborates with the Chief Business Affairs Officer and data manager to ensure accurate financial management.

Responsibilities include budget development, post-award grants management, and forensic accounting, delivering timely balance information and guidance to stakeholders as needed.