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Executive Director University Finance - 529711
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
| Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $146,400 - Midpoint: $212,300 (Salaried E18) Department/Organization: 502101 - Assoc VP for Finance Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy. Job Summary: The Executive Director of University Finance serves as a senior financial leader and strategic advisor to the Senior Associate Vice President/Chief Financial Officer and the Senior Vice President Finance & Operations/Chief Operating Officer/Treasurer. Delivers high-level financial analysis, executive reporting, and institutional insights that support strategic decision-making across the university. Provides leadership and coordination for financial information requests from the Board of Trustees and System Office, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and effective communication of complex financial data. Additional Department Summary: Ensures operational continuity by providing leadership support to University Financial Accounting and Reporting and other core University Finance units as needed during the ERP implementation. Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration, or related financial field and ten (10) years of finance, accounting, or financial planning and analysis experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and eight (8) years of finance, accounting, or financial planning and analysis experience. Skills and Knowledge: Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel. Ability to successfully advise executive leadership. Familiarity with accreditation processes (SACSCOC, etc.) and supporting financial components of institutional reviews. Ability to independently lead complex financial analyses and provide candid, data-driven recommendations, including situations requiring professional judgment and constructive pushback. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements. Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority. Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational strategy. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or related field). Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional certification. 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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Internal Number: 529711
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