Business Operations Professional III

Posting Number

S15237P

Business Operations Professional III

PSO-Carl Vinson Institute of Government

This Business Operations Professional serves as a strategic business partner to the Institute, providing comprehensive financial management of organizational accounts. The role applies advanced knowledge of financial accounting and public budgeting within higher education to support sound decision-making and operational effectiveness. Acting as an internal consultant on fiscal affairs, the position advises faculty, staff, and leadership on budgeting, budget management, and financial planning.

Responsibilities include monitoring services and operating expenditures, overseeing sub‑awards, contracts, and outsourced services, ensuring compliance with Institute of Government, University of Georgia, and Board of Regents policies, and producing complex financial reports and analyses. The position also provides supervision, training, and mentoring of staff, as well as cross‑training with the Office of Finance & Administration to enhance fiscal service delivery.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.

• Strong working knowledge of People Soft, Quick Books, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work well with others and without supervision on projects.
• Ability to interpret UGA financial reports.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.

• Lift up to 20 pounds.
• Work on a computer for long periods of time.
• Maneuver between four buildings located on site.

• Manage and review proposals, budgets, agreements, contracts, subcontracts, sales orders, invoices, or grants with internal and external constituencies.
• Analyze and prepare regular reporting and data resources for faculty and constituencies to ensure adherence to scopes of work and budgets, and assist with amendments or corrective actions when necessary.
• Prepare ad‑hoc reporting for the Institute of Government, University, sponsors or other entities as required.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Post, reconcile, and report fiscal transactions using Quick Books and other University systems within defined policies and procedures.
• Prepare, submit, and manage financial transactions, including journal vouchers, payroll, budget journals, and other required postings.
• Manage accounts receivable, invoicing, receivables tracking, aging reports, and collections as necessary.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external clients through competency, personal integrity, and exemplary professionalism.
• Serve as a strategic consultant on fiscal affairs, financial management, and budget strategy to enhance decision‑making and operational outcomes.

• Provide supervision of staff, including training, mentoring, evaluating team members, and assigning and prioritizing work to ensure efficient operations and alignment with organizational goals.

• Engage in continuous training and professional development to enhance higher education fiscal affairs competencies, seeking greater efficiency and effectiveness for the Institute.

• Participate in cross‑training with other business operations professionals and staff in the Office of Finance and Administration to ensure high‑quality fiscal service.

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All positions with financial responsibilities require a credit check. For additional information, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Employment offers are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and if applicable, a credit check. A pre‑employment drug test may also apply for high‑risk responsibilities. For more details, visit the UGA Background Check website.

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Name:
Julie Daniel

Email:
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