Assistant Director of Fiscal Administration

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development seeks a highly qualified candidate to serve as Assistant Director of Fiscal Administration. This position reports to the Executive Director of Administrative Operations and will provide critical leadership in overseeing the office’s financial operations and ensuring sound fiscal management. Key responsibilities include preparing and analyzing financial reports, managing budget development and forecasting processes, ensuring compliance with university policies and financial regulations, and reviewing and approving financial transactions. The Assistant Director will play a vital role in supporting strategic decision-making through accurate financial oversight and analysis. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of financial management practices within a higher education environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
5 years of experience in financial management and accounting
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comprehensive understanding of financial management practices within a higher education environment

Responsibilities

Performs accounting and financial duties to include preparing, examining, reviewing, and/or analyzing accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports and identifying and implementing corrective actions to ensure conformity with university policies and federal/state laws, rules, and regulations.
Coordinates budget development and monitoring of accounts to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
Monitors business operations and performs cost benefit analyses of programs in order to develop, implement, and maintain solutions to financial issues.
Prepares reports and presents financial analysis data and statistics.
Develops, implements, modifies, and documents record keeping and accounting systems through use of computer technology.
Serves as liaison to Business offices, Alumni offices, and other university offices and acts in lieu of Director in his/her absence at meetings regarding budget/financial issues.