GME Financial Analyst

About the role

The MCG GME Financial Analyst will assist the GME Manager with financial operations, including preparation of the original budget, GME central budget, and associated exhibits, as well as monthly and annual financial reports and statements. They will also reconcile the GME budget each month, covering State, Wellstar, St. Joseph/ Candler, VA, Piedmont, MCG Foundation, Georgia Board, and other funding accounts as needed. They will manage accounts to ensure expenditures are processed appropriately and fund amounts remain within budget guidelines.

This position must demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills in applying a detailed knowledge of responsibilities, functions and underlying management structure of the Graduate Medical Education Office, Residency Training Program, and Wellstar MCG Health. They must have expertise in Microsoft Excel, organizing and independently prioritizing work, establishing/improving procedures, ensuring orderly and timely workflow, and must maintain strict privacy in handling large amounts of confidential information. Serve as a liaison with MCG Operations, Wellstar, MCG Foundation, VA Medical Center (VAMC), and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with VAMC
• Maintain VA billing data for House Staff in compliance with VA Disbursement Agreement and GME Policies, process monthly VA billing, manage and update VA draft Bill, prepare invoices and submit to the VA Medical Center for payment.
• Audit and process payments; address accounting discrepancies; record and analyze revenues and expenses accurately; maintain budgets with periodic reporting; keep financial records according to established policies.
• Analyze financial data; recommend efficient resource allocation; assist with trend, cost, revenue, commitment, and obligation analysis to project future financial outcomes.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models for all new programs and complement changes, ensuring thorough documentation of all related assumptions and outcomes for the GMEC (GME Committee), GME Governing Body, and JOC (Joint Operating Committee).
• Assist the GME Manager and Director of Operations in the preparation and annual renewal of the GME REPSA ($50+ million) with Wellstar. Prepare, manage, and monitor external GME contracts to ensure compliance and effective tracking. Work closely with the AU accounting and billing divisions to ensure all invoices to external agencies are generated and revenue is received.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with two years of experience in financial analysis or other business-related field.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Ability to maintain confidentiality; Working knowledge of AU's policies and procedures; Complete understanding of the structure and guidelines related to National Institutes of Health sponsored projects; Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases; Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
Salary Minimum: $52,500/Annually - $65,600/Annually
Pay Band: 10
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position)
Recruitment Period: 5/11/26 - Until Filled

Conditions of Employment

• All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
• If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

Other Information

• This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees.
• Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success.
• Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.