Senior Budget Analyst

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance, the Senior Budget Analyst will apply finance, budgeting, analytical, communication, and organizational skills to assist with the Division’s annual budget development process and manage the Division’s budget with focused oversight of fiscal matters and operations for assigned departments within Development and Alumni Relations. The role requires independence, confidentiality, sensitivity to deadlines, and a thorough understanding of UGA and UGA Foundation policies and procedures related to fiduciary responsibilities of the Division.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent, and two years of professional experience.

• At least five years in a professional office setting.
• Demonstrated competency in managing a high volume of work that is often cyclical.
• Demonstrated ability to research and interpret fiscal policies.
• Ability to assimilate information from a range of resources and serve as a mentor and resource to others.
• Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia.

Percentage of time: 25%

• Assist with the Division’s annual budget development process and manage the Division’s budget with focused oversight in fiscal matters and operations for assigned departments.
• Regularly lead strategic budget discussions and updates with the Finance Associate Director and each assigned Executive Director in the Division.
• Oversight of accounting, reporting, and financial monitoring of assigned departments and serve as the liaison for departments to the Division’s central finance office and to UGA central operating offices and UGA Foundation expenditure control office.
• Hold independent responsibility for the financial health of assigned departments with oversight from the Finance Associate Director.
• Collaborate with assigned departments to recommend and submit budget modifications to the original budget.
• Handle tracking and clearing of required accounting entries for assigned departments, including payables and open encumbrances.
• Manage the restricted account activity of assigned departments and ensure all information is uploaded correctly into appropriate financial systems.
• Lead the year‑end process for assigned departments and provide guidance and strategy to manage and use financial resources effectively.

Percentage of time: 25%

• Create efficient and timely budget reporting to the Finance Associate Director, Senior Director, AVP, and Executive Directors to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Perform identification and analysis of data from the budget cube, financial and budget management systems, and other data sources to identify trends, make projections, and create reports.
• Supervise and approve all financial transactions for the assigned departments.
• Collaborate with departments and act as a resource to identify and resolve complex problems encountered in UGA’s financial and data‑based systems.

Percentage of time: 20%

• Oversee and manage contracts for assigned departments, providing guidance on required documentation, execution, payments, and renewals.
• Assist departments in communicating and negotiating with vendors.
• Track all contracts for execution, payments, and renewals; proactively initiate renewals to allow sufficient time for procurement.
• Lead regular training and refresher sessions with assigned departments regarding contracts.

Percentage of time: 25%

• Collaborate with assigned departments on day‑to‑day budget tracking and operations procedures.
• Provide training, leading and mentoring to departmental administrative staff for new hires and existing staff.
• Offer oversight and lead strategy for efficient operating and financial processes of assigned departments.
• Provide consultation and open‑door customer service regarding budget and operations topics.

Percentage of time: 5%

• Attend training and development classes to improve skills and stay current with new and changing policies and procedures related…