Financial Manager

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S15188P Working Title Financial Manager Department Franklin-Deans Business Office 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/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. 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.

College/Unit/Department website https://franklin.uga.edu Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

M-F 8am-5pm, Evening or weekend work may be required

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Posting Date 05/21/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 06/15/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

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Position Information

Classification Title Business Ops Pro-Coll/Div I FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

The financial affairs manager position is considered a critical, hands-on position that reports to the Divisional Manager on the Financial Affairs Support Team. This position provides effective fiscal management and stewardship of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences financial resources. In partnership with the college and departmental leadership, this position manages payroll, non-sponsored project 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

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple competing projects in an organized, efficient manner by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines, and adapting programmatic objectives to changes
• Experience performing work that requires a strong attention to detail, reading and following instructions and guidelines, and reviewing documents for compliance
• Capacity to learn or knowledgeable of funding restrictions and state regulations.
• Capacity to learn or knowledgeable of processes, protocols, and procedures with a focus on financial management and workforce planning
• 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
• Ability to perform analyses involving programmatic and fiscal considerations, formation of action plans, and make decisions, consulting higher management as needed
• Ability to act and exercise sound judgment with sensitivity to identify matters that require higher-level management consultation. Consult with leadership as needed
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Software experience and expertise in:
• MS Office Suite
• Adobe

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling; spending long periods of time at a computer

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Financial Management:

• After review by others, provides unit leaders and faculty with FAST reconciliation ensuring accuracy of expenses
• Account management and monthly reconciliation
• Reviews NOB to project payroll expenses and communicates projected shortfalls.
• Assists with accounting support (e.g., journal entries, vouchers, EDR's for correcting payroll)
• Prepares monthly and yearly projections for management review on a moderate number of department IDs
• Participates in preparation of budget projections and plans
• Assists with maintaining and reconciling detailed budgets
• Reviews and approves standard transactions in OneSource
• Ensure account activities and expenditures are in accordance with state and university policies.

Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities

Payroll Management:

• Has a fundamental knowledge of UGA reports, spreadsheets, pivot tables and additional resources to understand payroll encumbrances and actuals.
• Assists with identifying budget during hiring processes.
• Communicates with department on all payroll forecasting, changes and issues.
• Plan summer school payroll in coordination with the Payroll Manager and REST team for departments within your division

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Departmental Management:

• Reviews and researches transactions for compliances
• Has the ability to identify misconduct, non-compliance and non-performance and to resolve or report to FAST lead, manager and/or Finance Director
• Makes decisions based upon established FAST and FBSO. Make recommendations for deviations and receives prior approval before implementing
• Provides support on special projects assigned by college leadership
• Represent the college at university events, cross-functional meetings, and collaborative initiatives.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Jill Talmadge Recruitment Contact Email talnjill@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents