FINANCIAL OFFICER III

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a FINANCIAL OFFICER III to work under minimal supervision, manages and has significant authority for financial operations of a large complex unit requiring comprehensive knowledge of principles, procedures and practices specific to accounting, financial analysis and budgeting. Supervises departmental accounting operations and activities including approval and processing of disbursement requisitions and internal requisitions, personnel action papers, interaction with vendors, and compliance with UAB bid policy and procedures. Makes decisions regarding the reporting and use of financial resources. Provides ongoing financial analysis of departmental accounting functions. Ensures proper accounting for all state, grant, contract and/or revenue accounts. May make decisions regarding short-term investments. Provides financial guidance to assigned staff and University accounting system. May manage revenue-producing activities. May have responsibility for effort reporting and regulatory compliance. Develops and administers budgets and financial systems, projects revenue and develops and monitors financial policies and procedures. Develops financial statements and provides reports to department chairperson, department head, director or other senior leader(s). May supervise accounting office staff which may include hiring, training, evaluating performance, disciplinary actions and, if necessary, discharge of staff.

(Annual Salary: $77,640 - $126,170)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field and seven (7) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

The ideal candidate attention to detail, education in Accounting or Finance a plus.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. UAB is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, UAB does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both. UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator is Andrea McDew, 701 20th Street South, Suite 1030, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205 -934- 5493, amcdew@uab.edu .