Assistant Director of Finance Operations, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

The School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences offers B.S. degrees in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and Solid Earth and Planetary Sciences, and hosts the interdisciplinary B.S. degree in Environmental Science. We also offer an M.S. degree and a Ph.D. degree in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. We currently have ~110 undergraduate majors and ~90 graduate students. Our faculty is committed to both undergraduate and graduate education, providing students from diverse backgrounds with the tools they need to become the next generation of scientists and scientifically informed leaders.

Our graduate students, many of our undergraduates, and our 65 faculty, post-docs, and research scientists are engaged in research projects supported by $9 million/year from external sponsors. Much of this research is in areas that support the better management of human interactions with our planet (e.g., natural hazards, landscape and coastal change, climate and environmental change, air and water quality). Research in EAS also seeks to provide fundamental advances in our understanding of the co-evolution of life and the Earth¿s environment, and the possibility of life-sustaining environments in our solar system and beyond. Students have opportunities to do field work both locally and worldwide, and interact with a broad range of government agencies and commercial companies.

We are committed to providing an equitable, collegial, and collaborative environment for both research and education. We value diversity, learn from each other, and can take on larger challenges by leveraging each other¿s strengths. We also benefit from the expertise of the larger community, with many of our students and faculty involved in interdisciplinary programs at Georgia Tech in Space, Environment and Sustainability, Astrobiology, and Ocean Sciences.

The Assistant Director of Finance Operations manages the accounting and financial operations functions at the school level. This role manages budgeting, financial analysis, maintains financial records, and preparation of financial reports and statements.

Job Duty 1 -
Oversee the preparation of the budget for the school while ensuring it is consistent with Institute policy.

Job Duty 2 -
Ensures sound fiscal management and compliance, including keeping up to date on and interpreting state statutes, State, and Institute financial and administrative policies/procedures.

Job Duty 3 -
Responsible for implementing the annual budget process through budget formulation, preparation, and maintenance.

Job Duty 4 -
Monitors financial transactions such as requisitions, internal and external Purchase Orders, travel authorizations, expense reports, and orders that are construction and facilities related.

Job Duty 5 -
Direct the preparation of financial reports and statements on a regular and ad-hoc basis as needed.

Job Duty 6 -
Responsible for managing, updating, and documenting financial and administrative processes and procedures to accomplish operational functions.

Job Duty 7 -
Reviews expenditures to conform with budgetary provisions.

Job Duty 8 -
Research higher education trends/challenges and provide statistical analyses.

Job Duty 9 -
Provides leadership and direction of policy development by reviewing, analyzing, developing, interpreting, and implementing best practices for sound and effective management.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced certification may be preferred or required.

Required Experience
Six or more years of relevant experience, including three or more years of supervisory experience.

Other Required Qualifications
Position must work well with others and defuse potential conflicts. A proven track record of delivering quality work on time and within budget is also essential. An ability to innovate and solve new problems is desired.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree in related discipline or equivalent.

Salary Range: $85,00-$95,000/yr.

SKILLS
This job requires knowledge of accounting principles and practices as applied within a university academic, research, or business unit. Also included are skills in the use of related computer applications as well as supervisory, communications, and analytical skills.

Requests for information and pre-application enquiries from candidates should be directed to Kristin Berthold at kristin.berthold@cos.gatech.edu.

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.

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.