Job Details

Financial Analyst

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. This position 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. This position will assist 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years of professional accounting experience – Preference to experience in higher education, Not-for-Profit or Foundation
• Experience creating, editing, and using Pivot Tables, and formulas in Excel
• Experience creating financial reports, and providing analysis on trends and variances
• Experience navigating and reporting on large data sets
• Experience working with data analytical tools for presenting financial data
• Experience working with ERP accounting system
• Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia