The University of Georgia
Job Title:
Financial Manager
Organization:
The University of Georgia
Posting Number:
S14344P
Working Title:
Financial Manager
Department:
Franklin – Dean's Business Office
Location:
Athens, GA (Area)
Posting Date:
11/05/2025
Closing Date:
12/01/2025
Employment Type:
Full Time
FLSA Status:
Exempt
FTE:
1.0
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
About The University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About The College/Unit/Department Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia’s learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80‑degree programs across 40+ units.
Preferred Qualifications The Divisional Payroll and Accounting Team (D-PACT) within the Franklin College Business Office (FCBO) provides effective fiscal management and stewardship of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences financial resources. In partnership with college and departmental leadership, D-PACT manages payroll, non‑sponsored funds, works to evaluate, develop and improve business processes and makes financial decisions that are strategic, compliant, and timely.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels, exercising tact, confidentiality, sound judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness.
Substantially developed interpersonal and teamwork skills to successfully work with diverse groups in an academic environment.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple competing projects in an organized, efficient manner by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment with sensitivity to identify matters that require higher‑level management consultation.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, pivot charts and tables.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Solid knowledge of processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and personnel/position management.
Demonstrated experience performing complex analyses involving programmatic and fiscal considerations, formation of action plans, and independently making decisions in all aspects.
Experience managing and developing budgets, coordinating multiple projects, and adapting programmatic objectives to changes.
Physical Demands Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling; spending long periods of time at a computer.
Background Investigation and Credit Check Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities.
Duties/Responsibilities Financial Management
Maintain the master budget for the departments within assigned division.
Review, forecast and manage budgetary processes including developing annual budgets for non‑sponsored funds and any special projects to adhere to UGA policy and fiscal management.
Address departmental questions timely and accurately.
Management and monthly reconciliation of all departmental non‑sponsored funds including state, IDC, and department sales and services.
Ensure that all expenditures are accurately charged to appropriate department IDs. Submit any financial corrections needed.
Ensure proper year‑end close out on all state‑funded accounts.
Provides coverage within assigned division as needed.
Payroll Management
Communicating with department on all payroll forecasting, changes, and issues.
Obtain necessary information from faculty within your division on payroll plan for all employees funded from the non‑sponsored funds you manage.
Utilize and assist Payroll Manager with master payroll spreadsheet for departments within assigned division.
Assist with biweekly and monthly queries to validate payroll before payroll run dates when needed.
In conjunction with the Payroll Manager, work with BPAT Team to manage instructional budget for departments within assigned division.
Reconcile all monthly, academic, and bi‑weekly payroll for accuracy as part of the monthly budget reconciliation.
Submit EDRs and position funding changes as needed on budgets managed by this position.
Plan summer school payroll in coordination with the Payroll Manager and REST team for departments within your division.
Departmental Management
Attends department head/faculty meetings within assigned division as determined by Divisional Manager.
Work cross‑functionally with members of other groups within FCBSO to ensure overall effective management of departmental business.
In coordination with Divisional Manager, provides coverage to other departments as needed.
Ensure compliance with UGA and Franklin processes and standards.
Performs random audits of the processes and procedures within the D-PACT team and FCBSO.
Contact Information Recruitment Contact:
Marilyn Rodriguez (mrod67@uga.edu)
Application Documents Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full Time
Job Function Finance and Sales
Industries Higher Education
Equal Opportunity Employment:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Financial Manager
Organization:
The University of Georgia
Posting Number:
S14344P
Working Title:
Financial Manager
Department:
Franklin – Dean's Business Office
Location:
Athens, GA (Area)
Posting Date:
11/05/2025
Closing Date:
12/01/2025
Employment Type:
Full Time
FLSA Status:
Exempt
FTE:
1.0
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
About The University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About The College/Unit/Department Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia’s learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80‑degree programs across 40+ units.
Preferred Qualifications The Divisional Payroll and Accounting Team (D-PACT) within the Franklin College Business Office (FCBO) provides effective fiscal management and stewardship of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences financial resources. In partnership with college and departmental leadership, D-PACT manages payroll, non‑sponsored funds, works to evaluate, develop and improve business processes and makes financial decisions that are strategic, compliant, and timely.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or Competencies
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of personalities at all levels, exercising tact, confidentiality, sound judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility to promote positive working relationships and job effectiveness.
Substantially developed interpersonal and teamwork skills to successfully work with diverse groups in an academic environment.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple competing projects in an organized, efficient manner by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment with sensitivity to identify matters that require higher‑level management consultation.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, pivot charts and tables.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Solid knowledge of processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and personnel/position management.
Demonstrated experience performing complex analyses involving programmatic and fiscal considerations, formation of action plans, and independently making decisions in all aspects.
Experience managing and developing budgets, coordinating multiple projects, and adapting programmatic objectives to changes.
Physical Demands Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling; spending long periods of time at a computer.
Background Investigation and Credit Check Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities.
Duties/Responsibilities Financial Management
Maintain the master budget for the departments within assigned division.
Review, forecast and manage budgetary processes including developing annual budgets for non‑sponsored funds and any special projects to adhere to UGA policy and fiscal management.
Address departmental questions timely and accurately.
Management and monthly reconciliation of all departmental non‑sponsored funds including state, IDC, and department sales and services.
Ensure that all expenditures are accurately charged to appropriate department IDs. Submit any financial corrections needed.
Ensure proper year‑end close out on all state‑funded accounts.
Provides coverage within assigned division as needed.
Payroll Management
Communicating with department on all payroll forecasting, changes, and issues.
Obtain necessary information from faculty within your division on payroll plan for all employees funded from the non‑sponsored funds you manage.
Utilize and assist Payroll Manager with master payroll spreadsheet for departments within assigned division.
Assist with biweekly and monthly queries to validate payroll before payroll run dates when needed.
In conjunction with the Payroll Manager, work with BPAT Team to manage instructional budget for departments within assigned division.
Reconcile all monthly, academic, and bi‑weekly payroll for accuracy as part of the monthly budget reconciliation.
Submit EDRs and position funding changes as needed on budgets managed by this position.
Plan summer school payroll in coordination with the Payroll Manager and REST team for departments within your division.
Departmental Management
Attends department head/faculty meetings within assigned division as determined by Divisional Manager.
Work cross‑functionally with members of other groups within FCBSO to ensure overall effective management of departmental business.
In coordination with Divisional Manager, provides coverage to other departments as needed.
Ensure compliance with UGA and Franklin processes and standards.
Performs random audits of the processes and procedures within the D-PACT team and FCBSO.
Contact Information Recruitment Contact:
Marilyn Rodriguez (mrod67@uga.edu)
Application Documents Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full Time
Job Function Finance and Sales
Industries Higher Education
Equal Opportunity Employment:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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