Financial Analyst

Posting Information

• Posting Number: S15317P
• Title:
  
  Financial Analyst II
• Department: DAR-UGAF Financial Accounting
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee, Full Time
• Salary: $65,000+ commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Proposed Starting Date: 08/01/2026
• Schedule:
  
  8:00 am – 5:00 pm; evenings and weekends as necessary
• Location:
  
  Athens Area

As part of the UGA Foundation’s Financial Accounting and Reporting team, this position is responsible for financial reporting on subsets of data to enhance management’s oversight of financial information. It works with the UGA Foundation operating budget, and other unrestricted resources, including periodic reporting, projections, budget development and financial analysis for clear and concise reporting to management. Financial reports should clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to the reader(s).

This position provides interim assurance and reconciliation reports to management and assists the Associate Director in managing two study‑away properties, providing financial analysis to leadership for decision making. All job duties support the trust and treasury functions of the UGA Foundation.

• Create and update internal metrics, analytics, and projections for current‑year reporting on the unrestricted budget.
• Collaborate with Associate Director for annual budget development and provide suggestions based on data analytics and revenue projections.
• Serve as the lead gatekeeper of unrestricted financial data, reviewing and updating internal processes to ensure data integrity. Work with Foundation ERP and data analytical tools to support quality deliverables and make recommendations for improvements to management as needed.
• Serve as budget specialist within Foundation ERP.
• Design, implement and maintain campus reports related to unrestricted funds.
• Record and update accounting entries in the Foundation ERP. Research any accounting issues or unusual transactions and provide explanations as appropriate.
• Budget processing through the University’s Financial System.

• Develop, report and coordinate activity on various financial initiatives.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting tools and dashboards to support decision‑making, using Excel and data analytical tools such as QLIK.
• Report and reconcile UGAF unrestricted reserves.
• Provide support for financial reporting, external/internal audit, and tax reporting.
• Complete year‑end activities as requested.
• Work in coordination with leadership on projects and ad‑hoc reporting within the Finance area.
• Serve as backup for Financial Accounting, including recording journal entries, reconciling ledgers, and adjusting transactions as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Monitor contracts and expenditures for Delta Hall and Oxford facilities with program managers, building managers, and Associate Director.
• Direct the processing of expenses and ensure timely payments to vendors.
• Track maintenance schedules for the building as well as the useful life and repair costs for major appliances. Provide leadership with recommendations on replacement schedules.
• Collaborate with Associate Director in overseeing vendor selection, bids, contract negotiation and contract execution.
• Support processes for contracts and payments that meet state and Foundation purchasing guidelines.
• Create, update, and provide monthly reports, analysis, and projections for the Foundation’s Washington D.C. and Oxford property.
• Support in operations and administration for UGAF owned properties.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Support monitoring property taxes and insurance payments.
• Direct payments and reporting for long‑term debt on real property.
• Support Associate Director related to insurance activities and updates to the insurance provider for any changes made throughout the year. Assist in completing annual insurance applications to meet UGAF needs.
• Process premium invoices and payment requests for donor‑funded insurance policies; reconcile transactions and coordinate with donors…