UVAFinance Welcomes George Fu as Senior Accountant

Joining UVAFinance as a Senior Accountant, George Fu brings with him a wide range of experience in internal auditing, financial analysis, and stewardship, making him an excellent addition to the UVAFinance team. With years of experience in internal audit and financial management, George is no stranger to understanding complex organizational structures and navigating the flow of financial processes. 

Prior to UVA, George served as the Finance Team Lead at a local non-denominational church, where he managed finances across multiple campuses and a staff of around 50. During his time there, he placed a strong emphasis on maintaining financial integrity and stewardship, values that now continue to guide his work in higher education. Before his financial work with his local church, George spent several years in the banking industry where he honed his data analytics skills, which will translate cohesively towards UVAFinance's own work with large volumes of financial data and analytics. 

George and his wife, with his sister-in-law 
who lives in Charlottesville.

Originally from Taiwan, George earned his Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Taxation there, a program that blended accounting, public finance, and governmental finance. After fulfilling his two-year mandatory military service, he moved to the United States to pursue his MBA in Finance and Accounting at the University of Rochester in New York. He later became a Certified Public Accountant and began his professional journey in public accounting before transitioning to internal auditing. 

George's path to Charlottesville and UVA was both personal and serendipitous. After spending many years in Buffalo, NY (and finally adjusting to the winters), an opportunity to relocate closer to family in Charlottesville presented itself. As his sister-in-law needed more hands-on aid, a position at the University opened up unexpectedly, "an olive branch," as he puts it. Now, a little over a month into his new role and preparing for his move from NY to VA, George is already engrossed in year-end close processes and preparing financial statements. A fast--but effective--way to get a feel for the pulse of UVA. 

As a Senior Accountant, George is focused on building relationships across the organization and diving into the financial systems and processes that support UVA's mission. "It's complex, but that's the exciting part," he says. "There are a lot of moving parts, and now I have a network of knowledgeable people I can learn from and collaborate with." 

Outside of work, George enjoys spending time with his wife, especially tending to their garden, a hobby they both find therapeutic and rewarding. He's also deeply committed to working in his local community, volunteering with local shelters and thrift stores, and at his church. He's also anticipating some house projects in the near future, especially with the process of moving to Charlottesville!

Welcome George! We're glad you're here!