Noah Ward

Finance Manager at The University of Texas at Austin with more than a decade of progressively responsible experience in financial management, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and strategic decision support. Expertise in financial stewardship and operational leadership. Strong background in managing complex financial portfolios within large public-sector organizations, providing leadership in budgeting, financial reporting, account management, compliance oversight, and process improvement.

Current role involves supporting executive leadership through financial analysis and reporting, overseeing account structures and funding allocations, administering grant and endowment funds, coordinating budget development activities, and ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal requirements.

Finance Manager - The University of Texas at Austin - Austin, Texas

Support executive leadership by providing financial analysis and reporting, overseeing account structures and funding allocations, administering grant and endowment funds, coordinating budget development activities, and ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal requirements. Work requires close collaboration with central business offices, academic leaders, and operational stakeholders to ensure sound financial management and informed decision-making. Led efforts to redesign account structures, develop recurring reporting frameworks, improve financial monitoring practices, and support growing organizational portfolios through scalable business processes.

Master of Public Administration - Public Administration - The University of Texas at Austin