Financial Manager

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.

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.

Founded in 1990, the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs is dedicated to educating the next generation of scholars and practitioners on diverse approaches to tackling real-world problems to advance the global human condition. As one of the first professional schools of international affairs situated at major technological institute, we provide comprehensive, interdisciplinary, multi-method, and flexible undergraduate and graduate social science programming at the nexus of science and technology, with special attention to strategic, political economy, and comparative political perspectives on international security, global development, and governance.

The Finance Manager is responsible for managing financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, while directly executing tasks without supervising a team. This position focuses on the technical aspects of finance, requiring strong analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance in all financial processes.

Job Duty 1 -
Prepare and analyze financial reports to provide accurate data for decision-making and ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulations.

Job Duty 2 -
Develop detailed budgets for departments and projects, working closely with stakeholders to gather necessary financial information and projections.

Job Duty 3 -
Monitor and track expenditures against budgets to identify discrepancies and provide recommendations for corrective actions.

Job Duty 4 -
Conduct financial analysis to assess the institution's financial health and support strategic planning initiatives by providing data-driven insights.

Job Duty 5 -
Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.

Job Duty 6 -
Implement financial controls and processes to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations within the department.

Job Duty 7 -
Stay informed about changes in financial regulations and best practices to ensure compliance and improve financial management processes.

Job Duty 8 -
Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to continuously enhance technical skills and knowledge in financial management.

Job Duty 9 -
Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and provide support for grant proposals and funding requests.

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

Required Experience
Two or more years of job related experience

Educational Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
Four or more years of job related experience

Cover letter, resume, and a list of three references.

SKILLS
This job requires working knowledge of accounting principles and practices as applied within a university environment. This includes skills in the application of accounting staff supervision, communications and problem solving. Use of office and finance/accounting related computer applications and systems is required.

Candidates are encouraged to apply by October 16, 2026 for full consideration; however, the position will remain posted until filled.

Direct all inquiries for this position to Brandi Foley-Rodgers, Director of HR, rodgers@gatech.edu

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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.

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

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 does not require security clearance.

G6
Atlanta, GA
Anticipated salary range of $56,679 to $81,274 will be commensurate with qualifications.