Financial Manager I (Hybrid Eligible)

Overview

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Come join our team at Georgia Tech GWW School of Mechanical Engineering as a Financial Manager I! We are located in the heart of Atlanta, in an inclusive and innovative environment that is making significant contributions to society by producing engineers and technology that will change the world. Our nationally ranked mechanical engineering and nuclear and radiological engineering programs place us in elite company.

As a Financial Manager in the School of Mechanical Engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing financial policies and procedures, managing budgets, and generating financial reports. Additionally, you will lead a team to handle day-to-day financial management of faculty portfolios, focusing on developing and preparing financial data related to grants, contracts, endowments, and other funds.

To excel in this role, you'll need a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field, as well as four to five years of job-related experience. You should also have advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices within a university environment. Exceptional skills in communication and problem-solving are essential. You should also be comfortable using office and finance/accounting related computer applications and systems.

As a member of our team, you'll interact with unit general and senior financial management, faculty, staff, and students as well as and Institute-wide financial management. You'll advise and counsel unit management and supervise assigned financial staff. We are looking for someone with attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to use specialized accounting-related computer applications. Experience managing sponsored research funds (NIH, NSF, DoE, etc.) and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment are also preferred.

We understand the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 official paid holidays each calendar year in addition to earned vacation time. Depending on years of service, you can accrue up to 14 hours of vacation time per month. We also offer either the TRS or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). At Georgia Tech, we value education and offer tuition assistance, flexible work arrangements, seasonal classes, summer camps, and much more. Join our team today and make a meaningful impact in the financial operations of our institution. Visit https://careers.gatech.edu/benefits to learn more about our benefits package.

Degree(s) Preferred:  MBA 

Certifications Preferred:   Certified Research Administrator (CRA) as granted through the Research Administrators Certification Council. 

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