Summary:

Under limited supervision plans, develops and supervises the University's overall financial management system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Vice President for Business and Finance and supervises the work of the Chief Accountant, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Payroll Supervisor, Bursar, Data Control Supervisor, Voucher Auditor, Collections Manager, and Default Manager.
• Coordinates with the Budget Officer the preparation and revision of annual and long-range budgets for presentation to the Vice President for Business and Finance, the President and the Board of Trustees.
• Ensures that approved University expenditures are properly controlled within the limits of approved budgets.
• Supervises the maintenance of all accounting records and bank accounts and the receipting and disbursing of all University funds.
• Coordinates with all directors of programs supported by restricted funds to ensure the proper management of all such funds.
• Supervises the receipting and accounting of all funds received by the University from students, from donors and from the operation of its auxiliary enterprises.
• Coordinates with internal and external auditors, financial planners and consultants regarding appropriate financial management and budgetary practices and procedures.
• Supervises the University's overall purchasing and leasing program and its program of insurance for all University property.
• Supervises the University's programs of cash management, investment management and risk management.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Vice President for Business and Finance.

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

• A master's degree in accounting, finance or business administration or certification as a Certified Public Accountant, and five years of experience in college or university accounting, financial management or business management.
• Experience working with integrated financial software (Ellucian Banner preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of accounting, auditing, budgeting and financial management.
• Ability to design, implement and evaluate new accounting and financial management procedures.
• Ability to prepare and analyze budgets and complex financial statements.
• Ability to supervise professional and clerical employees.
• Well developed skills in written and oral communication.

SALARY:

The salary for each position is based on the grade/tier in which the position is placed, and the salary within the grade/tier is based on the number of years of related experience or number of years in the hiring rank.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Alabama A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Alabama A&M University encourages applications for employment from persons who are members of groups that have been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.