Manager-Financial Senior 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 well-being 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.

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 Colleges location in the heart of Midtown Atlantas Technology Squarehome 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 worlds 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 Manager of Finance is responsible for overseeing a team of finance professionals, guiding their development while ensuring the accurate management of financial operations. This position emphasizes strategic leadership, fostering collaboration, and aligning the team's goals with the institution's financial objectives.

Job Duty 1 -
Lead and supervise a team of financial professionals to ensure their professional development and enhance the overall performance of the finance department.

Job Duty 2 -
Develop and implement strategic financial plans that align with the institution's goals and objectives while fostering collaboration among various departments.

Job Duty 3 -
Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and timely dissemination to key stakeholders.

Job Duty 4 -
Conduct regular meetings with team members to discuss progress, address challenges, and set goals that contribute to the department's success.

Job Duty 5 -
Provide mentorship and support to team members by offering guidance on complex financial issues and facilitating their professional growth.

Job Duty 6 -
Monitor departmental budgets and financial performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary to meet financial objectives.

Job Duty 7 -
Advocate for the finance team's needs during resource allocation discussions, ensuring the team has the necessary tools and support to succeed.

Job Duty 8 -
Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the finance department by encouraging innovation and best practices among team members.

Job Duty 9 -
Collaborate with senior leadership to align departmental strategies with institutional priorities and ensure effective resource allocation.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience; advanced certification may be preferred or required.

Required Experience
Five or more years of relevant experience including three or more years of supervisory knowledge.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience; advanced certification may be preferred or required.

SKILLS
This job requires advanced 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.

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.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University 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 University 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.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Salary range: $72,783.00 - $103,005.00 commensurate with experience.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Job grade: A06

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.

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Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check which will include a credit check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening