Augusta University · 2 months ago
Financial Operations Manager
Augusta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $68K/yr
5+ years expAugusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, providing training for future leaders and healthcare providers. The Financial Operations Manager will oversee high-level financial management, reporting, and analysis for the Dental College of Georgia, ensuring accurate financial activity and compliance with policies.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Assist with DCG Budget creation and budget monitoring (including reviews & reconciliations of salary allocations, personnel distributions, and alignment with all funding sources)
Prepare and process budget amendments and supporting documentation for DCG accounts (including state appropriations, projects/grants, foundation, departmental sales and services, and Dental Associates)
Review and reconcile allocations of personnel and non-personnel costs across all DCG departments and funding sources to ensure all cost centers are accurately funded
Review historical spend patterns and prepare budget forecasts, ensuring appropriate funding for all departments
Assist with strategic financial planning, advising on the allocation of multiple funding sources
Review and recommend solutions for funding gaps to ensure all DCG commitments are met and resources are effectively utilized
Review and approve expense transactions to ensure accurate and timely financial recording and compliance with policies and procedures
Manage financial commitments for faculty and ensure proper balancing and carryover of startup funds
Prepare departmental, project-based, and DCG-wide financial reporting to meet the needs to operational leaders (including discretionary reports, department budget and actual reports, and program cost analyses)
Support finance leadership in identifying immediate issues, problem-solving financial discrepancies, and resolving operational bottlenecks across DCG departments
Assist with special projects and ad hoc reports as requested, including budgetary forecasts, financial analyses, and strategic planning documents to support the leadership's decision-making
Ensure compliance with financial policies and internal controls for all DCG financial transactions and systems
Provide ongoing support to financial leadership in all areas of financial planning and decision-making, using advanced financial management skills and data analysis to recommend actionable strategies
Monitor and resolve financial issues within the DCG, offering solutions based on data-driven insights
Manage month-end and year-end financial processes to ensure accurate and timely financial transaction recording, reconciliation, and reporting processes
Prepare departmental financial reports to monitor the financial health of the DCG and support strategic decisions, including monthly and annual reports on departmental financial activity, budget performance, and funding utilization
Prepare complex reconciliations of DCG and Dental Associates accounts, ensuring accuracy of financial data in financial systems and financial reports
Prepare and present training to DCG staff to ensure accurate and effective use of financial and HR-related systems
Assist leadership in preparing and analyzing strategic reports to track the progress of major DCG projects and support evaluation of financial performance against established goals
Serve as point of contact for sponsored projects and faculty, offering guidance on grant-related financial issues and performing strategic analyses of grant-related financial information
Review and approve effort adjustments, ensure appropriate processing in compliance with sponsored accounting requirements
Support Principal Investigators and administrative personnel with grant reporting, budget adjustments, and other grant compliance matters
Ensure alignment between DCG financial commitments and sponsored funding to optimize resource utilization and facilitate project management
Prepare and process electronic personnel action requests, ensuring alignment with funding source changes (including state appropriations, departmental sales and services, and Dental Associates)
Prepare and review salary adjustments, position reclassifications, and other personnel-related transactions, ensure alignment with budget and funding sources
Prepare and review Position Classification Forms and Faculty Position Descriptions to ensure alignment with DCG strategic goals, budgetary constraints, university classification standards, and market benchmarks
Prepare personnel amendments and provide strategic support in staffing decisions, budget impacts, and alignment with DCG financial strategies
Prepare and manage HR-related reporting, including tracking personnel costs and providing data insights to support leadership in budgeting decisions
Prepare and present training to DCG staff to ensure accuracy of HR and financial data related systems
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline
Five years of financial and business/administrative experience including financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, HR management, and grant compliance
Preferred
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline
Experience in academic healthcare and clinical administration operations
Extensive knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and HRMS
Working knowledge of AU policies and procedures
Additional years of experience
Strong financial management and problem-solving skills with the ability to present complex data in a clear and concise manner
Strong organization and communication skills to work closely with finance leadership and other internal teams
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)
Earned vacation time
Sick leave
13 paid holidays
Tuition Assistance Program
Company
Augusta University
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5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Holly Goodson Rubio
Assoc VP, Institutional Research + Chief Data Officer
Michael Casdorph
VP Information Technology & Chief Information Officer
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