Fiscal & Operations Professional

Position Summary

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

The position also plays a critical role in supporting workforce financial planning and payroll operations, including position funding analysis, payroll forecasting, and coordination with human resources and central business offices. This role ensures alignment between financial resources and staffing needs while maintaining compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements.

The role contributes to process improvement initiatives, financial reporting, and strategic decision‑making to support OGE’s complex and evolving global operations.

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

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced, complex environment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review financial data for accuracy and compliance
• Knowledge of or ability to learn state regulations, university policies, and funding restrictions
• Knowledge of budget planning, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Understanding of financial management principles, workforce planning, and budgeting processes
• Ability to integrate financial and workforce data to support planning and decision‑making
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders across academic and administrative units
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to use sound judgment and escalate issues appropriately
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills preferred), Adobe, and financial systems
• Knowledge of University System of Georgia and UGA financial and human resource systems (e.g., One Source; UGAJobs)

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, including keyboarding and screen time. The role also requires occasional bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Effective communication is essential, including both verbal and written communication, as well as the ability to hear and actively listen.

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
• 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
• Ensures reports are accurate and timely

Compliance, Controls & Audit

• Ensures financial activities comply with policies and procedures
• Monitors transactions for accuracy and compliance
• Performs routine transaction and account reviews
• Maintains documentation to support audit readiness

Payroll and Workforce…