Manager - Budget for Finance and Administration
Job ID: 285704
Location: GHC - Floyd Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job Summary
The Budget Manager manages the day-to-day financial operations of the F&A Budget Office and provides support to the Vice President of Finance & Administration (VPFA). This position provides budget analysis and support for F&A staff. Additionally, the Budget Manager is responsible to inform staff and administration of items affecting the Business office/function and to manage the day-to-day financial operations of the Budget Office. This position performs varied budget/accounting duties. The Budget Manager is required to maintain strict confidentiality and to have the ability to make independent judgements and procedural decisions
This position is an on-site position.
This position supervises student and casual labor employees.
The Vice President (VPFA) assigns work in terms of general instruction. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
Responsibilities
• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.
• Manages and monitors the reconciliation of general ledger accounts, financial affairs, funding sources, personnel funding, departmental expenditures, and reimbursements; and, approves expenditures based on available funding
• Approves all college petty cash transactions from a budgetary perspective
• Creates and keys budget journals
• Assists with the planning, monitoring and management of financial operations and ensuring compliance and alignment with mission, values, goals, objectives and local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Reviews budget reports, assists with the management of financial operations and implements and allocates resources following budget approval
• Reviews monthly budget reports in conjunction with revenue fluctuations, tracks revenue, research potential revenue generation opportunities
• Serves as a back-up for Business Office operations during high volume times
• Serves as a liaison within the College and with consumers, outside agencies, contractors and vendors to respond to inquiries and provide information on available resources and services
• Analyzes actual expenses; maintains systems related to budgetary control; prepares management reports, budget amendments, and financial analysis
• Attends monthly administrative meetings; records and transcribes minutes; posts and files minutes
• Creates and maintains new and existing position data in USG HRIS and provides position numbers and job codes to Human Resources for recruitment of approved positions.
• Oversees the Resource Committee and serves other college committees
• Serves as a backup to auxiliary units for bookstore and coffee shop operations.
• Handles special projects and provides administrative support for the VP of Finance and Administration
• Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
UM QUALIFICATIONS
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a Bachelor's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for two (2) to four (4) years
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
• Driving to other campuses will be required
Proposed Salary
This is a full time, fully benefitted position with State benefits.
Annual salary $60,000.00
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts
**Official Transcripts may be required upon hire
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Knowledge of college and university system policies and procedures
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in decision making and problem solving
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to make independent judgements and timely procedural decisions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to effectively collaborate with college staff
Apply Before Date
This position will remain open until filled.
Applications will be reviewed as submitted.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at mailto: jobs@highlands.edu?subject=Job%20Opening%20Questions
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email mailto:support@usg.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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