Fiscal & Operations Professional

Position Summary

The Fiscal & Operations Professional is a key member of the Office of Global Engagement's Business Office, responsible for supporting financial planning, analysis, and daily fiscal operations across OGE’s portfolio of programs and units. The role involves hands‑on financial management—including budget monitoring, account reconciliation, payroll projections and compliance oversight—and partners with leadership throughout OGE to ensure effective stewardship of resources and alignment with university policies and global program requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience.

Budgeting, Planning & Analysis

• Independently participates in the development and monitoring of budgets for OGE programs and operations.
• Prepares financial projections and periodic reports to support leadership decision‑making.
• Analyzes financial data and provides recommendations within established guidelines.
• Develops and maintains tracking tools and reports.
• Monitors expenditures and ensures alignment with approved budget plans.

Accounting & Transaction Management

• Independently performs account management and monthly reconciliations.
• Processes or approves transactions, prepares or coordinates journal entries, vouchers, and payroll corrections.
• Reviews and approves standard financial transactions and ensures accuracy and completeness of financial records.

Financial Reporting & Leadership Support

• Provides leadership with routine financial reporting and reconciliation support.
• Creates and maintains reporting dashboards.
• Prepares financial reports and reconciliation summaries, ensuring they are accurate and timely.

Compliance, Controls & Audit

• Ensures financial activities comply with policies and procedures.
• Monitors transactions for accuracy and compliance, performing routine reviews.
• Maintains documentation to support audit readiness.

Payroll and Workforce Management

• Independently administers HR and payroll processes.
• Coordinates hiring, onboarding, and HR actions, including FWS student employment.
• Applies HR policy knowledge to support recruitment and workforce planning.
• Reviews and validates payroll distributions and funding sources, monitors payroll activity and identifies discrepancies, and assists with payroll planning for seasonal operations.

Unit Operational Support

• Serves as PCard holder and ensures appropriate reconciliation.
• Identifies routine discrepancies and implements corrective actions.
• Coordinates process improvements and workflow updates.
• Participates in cross‑functional initiatives and projects and represents the unit in meetings and committees.

This position requires routine sitting, standing, and walking, including movement between office areas and floors. Duties involve frequent use of a computer for extended periods, occasional bending, stooping, and lifting. Effective communication, both verbal and written, is essential.

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 are encouraged to contact Central HR.