• Manage and controls ACBS’ expenditures in accordance with budgets; approve request for supplies and services or other purchases; prepare operational and special budgets for the department and faculty; coordinate preparation of Departmental and Center financial reports; analyze and interpret financial data to forecast departmental resource needs.
• Assist with Quarterly all funds reports, Axiom annual all funds planning reports, manages Federal NIFA funds, subawards, rate studies, etc.
• Coordinates and participates in internal and external audits; analyzes and plans for the needs of the business office, capital equipment and improvements, supplies and services, and takes appropriate action within budget limitations; represents ACBS at meetings and conferences at all levels of the University organization; supervises, trains, and ensures professional development of staff.
• Works closely with Manager, Finance and Administration on departmental planning; provides input and ideas to further future departmental growth.
• Develops relationships with other Units and Central offices and communicates when problems arise in all areas.
• Establish efficient business practices and keep up to date with policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Work with Business offices at ALVSCE Experiment Station and County offices to ensure support for ACBS faculty/staff stationed at these locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.