Financial Administrator - Scheller College of Business

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.
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3. We thrive on diversity.
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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.

Department Information
Established over a century ago, the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business is a leader in education, research, and innovation that advances business and improves the human condition. Strategically positioned at the intersection of business and technology, Scheller develops forward-thinking leaders who know how to harness technology to create value and drive business impact.

The College's location in the heart of Midtown Atlanta's Technology Square, home to the highest concentration of startups, corporate innovators, and academic researchers in the Southeastern U.S. places students at the center of a dynamic innovation ecosystem rich with experiential learning opportunities. This strategic location, combined with top-ranked career services and an expansive alumni network, enables Scheller to connect students with the world's most innovative companies, both in Atlanta and beyond.

The College offers AACSB-accredited B.S., M.S., MBA, Ph.D., Graduate Certificate, and Pathway programs, along with interdisciplinary and dual degree options in collaboration with the Georgia Tech Colleges of Computing, Design, Engineering, and Liberal Arts, as well as the Morehouse School of Medicine. In addition to degree programs, Scheller also provides custom corporate and open enrollment Executive Education programs.

Scheller manages its broad portfolio of programs, curriculum, and research through eight academic areas: Accounting, Finance, Information Technology Management, Law and Ethics, Marketing, Operating Management, Organizational Behavior, and Strategy and Innovation. Scheller is also home to 11 globally recognized centers and initiatives, with focus areas in fintech, global business, social impact, sustainability, technology innovation, and more.

The Financial Administrator is responsible for assisting with financial operations of a department or unit, interpreting, advising and disseminating financial policies and procedures; ensuring that unit accounting practices and procedures follow Institute guidelines and recommending improvements to unit procedures. This role assists in preparation of unit budgets and reports, and implementing accounting and office controls.

Job Duty 1 -
Within an academic or research unit, develop prepare financial data related to proposals, grants and contracts, general appropriations, endowments and other funds.

Job Duty 2 -
Generate data for use in budget amendments and other budget related reporting.

Job Duty 3 -
Manage the recording of financial transactions and generation of financial related reports on both scheduled and ad hoc basis.

Job Duty 4 -
Collect, reconcile and audit monthly unit expense transactions.

Job Duty 5 -
Review or approve payroll, time documents and personnel action forms.

Job Duty 6 -
Coordinate unit financial related actions with Institute financial units.

Job Duty 7 -
Recommend & implement changes to unit financial or accounting procedure and process as appropriate.

Job Duty 8 -
Provide work related advice and direction to other unit financial or accounting personnel: may also supervise those personnel.

Job Duty 9 -
Identify training needs and deliver training to departmental faculty and staff as required.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
Four to six years of job related experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of and skill in applying accounting principles and practices within a university business environment is preferred

• Financial Transaction Management: Manage Workday and Fusion transaction queues, including travel and expense reports, requisitions, reimbursements, and other financial transactions.
• Account Reconciliation: Review and reconcile faculty discretionary accounts monthly, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Budget Support: Collaborate with the college budget analyst to identify and resolve budget-related issues.
• Financial Policy Compliance: Interpret and apply Georgia Tech financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with purchasing requirements, funding restrictions, and expense guidelines.
• Customer Service and Problem Resolution: Provide timely financial guidance and support to faculty, staff, and students, proactively resolving financial challenges and complex inquiries.

SKILLS
This job requires advanced knowledge of and skill in applying general accounting principles and practices within a business environment. Additionally required are attention to detail and accuracy and use of office and specialized accounting related computer applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

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/#p8.2.18_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.

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.

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Salary range: $56,679.00 - $72,000.00 / yr.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job grade: G06

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has 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.

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