Fiscal Affairs Manager

Fiscal Affairs Manager Position Information: Posting Number: S15376P Department: VPI-Office for Student Success Classification Title: Business Services Manager Employment Type: Employee – Full Time (FTE 1.00) Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; occasional evening/weekend hours as needed Observing Health & Safety: Standard office environment; campus travel; driving duties Position is of Trust, has access to financial resources; a credit check is required Minimum Qualifications: bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience, including 3 years of supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience in high‑level financial management, budgeting, and grant administration Strong knowledge of UGA financial, HR, and administrative policies Responsibilities Financial Duties (40%) Create, project, and record fiscal year budgets; perform monthly budget reviews and document results Facilitate the annual budget planning and salary setting process Supervise business office staff and ensure adherence to UGA policies and deadlines Manage complex grant budgets, purchasing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable Prepare financial statements and required monthly reports for all funding sources Approve departmental financial expenditures Attend monthly VPI financial workshops Supervision + Leadership (25%) Recruit, onboard, and supervise staff; provide mentorship and support Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders Contribute to strategic planning and program assessment Attend leadership team meetings to engage in strategic discussions Human Resources + Payroll (25%) Guide completion of payroll processing, leave requests, and annual review process Maintain personnel files and coordinate staff searches as needed Create salary actions, supplements, and special pay requests; track workflow Assist in HR matters such as hiring, onboarding, compensation, employee relations, and compliance Initiate, review, and approve UGAJobs actions Cross‑Functional Support & Special Projects (10%) Monitor and evaluate work methods, procedures, and plans, including long‑term financial planning Collaborate with IT manager on inventory management, IT support, and space management Engage in OSSA, UGA, and external committees, presentations, and events Attend administrative meetings and participate in professional development Assist with emerging work projects assigned by supervisor Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies Develop, project, and manage complex budgets across multiple funding sources with high accuracy Prepare, analyze, and communicate financial data to support planning and compliance Strong understanding of UGA financial, HR, and administrative policies Recruit, supervise, and develop staff while fostering accountability and high performance Strong organizational skills; prioritize work; manage multiple deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication; clearly convey information to stakeholders Work independently with a service‑focused mindset Experience with HR processes, payroll, and administrative operations in an academic environment Assess issues, manage competing priorities, and develop practical solutions Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners Advanced Microsoft Skills Word – spell/grammar check, style and table manipulation, document formatting, file format conversion Excel – formulas, multiple sheets, formatting, printing, mail merge with data source PowerPoint – create and update presentations Outlook – calendar entries and contacts Confidentiality The employee will use independent judgment and discretion with confidential information Physical Demands & Other Requirements Standard office environment; campus travel; driving duties Background & Credit Check a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. A background investigation, including a criminal background check, reference checks, and, if applicable, a pre‑employment drug test, is required prior to employment. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (View email address on click.appcast.io). Contact Information Recruitment Contact: OSSA General Recruitment Contact – Email: View email address on click.appcast.io; Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References with Contact Information Optional Documents Additional documents that strengthen the application may be submitted but are not required. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Georgia