Job Details
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $101,900 - Midpoint: $142,700 (Salaried E15)
Department/Organization: 502702 - Campus Financial Affairs
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Director of Financial Affairs II oversees all accounting and budgeting activities for assigned area(s) with a significantly larger size and budget. Ensures application of accounting principles, practices, and techniques in accordance with industry standards, current laws, and University policy. Manages resources of assigned area(s) to accomplish goals and objectives. Supervises accounting and other staff. Provides guidance and direction to staff in assigned area(s).
Additional Department Summary: Provides strategic leadership and oversight for the financial operations of the Office of Academic Affairs and assigned units, ensuring effective stewardship of University resources through sound fiscal management, budget planning, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance. Serves as a principal advisor to the Provost and academic leadership on budget strategy, resource allocation, funding priorities, and the financial impact of operational and strategic initiatives. Directs all aspects of financial administration, including accounting, budget development, forecasting, financial analysis, and fund management across multiple funding sources. Leads the preparation, monitoring, and reconciliation of annual operating budgets and long-range financial plans to align resources with institutional goals and academic priorities. Evaluates and enhances business processes, implements financial and operational improvements, and develops internal controls and procedures to ensure compliance with University, Finance and Operations, and Academic Affairs policies.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related financial field and eight (8) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and six (6) years of accounting experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated and able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively. Ability to work with faculty and staff on various projects and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Ability to lead a team to work collaboratively in a dynamic setting and an environment of continuous growth and change. Ability to work independently at a rapid pace with numerous interruptions. Ability to demonstrate tact, versatility, and adaptability. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and directional initiative. Proficient in advanced spreadsheet and database operations. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data to develop financial models and prepare comprehensive reports.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in accounting or closely related field and/or CPA. Extensive leadership experience with direct supervisory responsibility within an academic unit. Proven success partnering with senior leadership to oversee financial operations, develop budgets, and support strategic planning initiatives. Experience with University's accounting, financial, and purchasing policies and procedures. Some experience using PageUp, Banner, and Concur.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.