Director OTIDE Financial Affairs - 528402

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

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About The Position

The Director of OTIDE Financial Affairs oversees all accounting and budgeting activities for the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education (OTIDE). Ensures application of accounting principles, practices, and techniques in accordance with industry standards, current laws, and University policy. Manages resources of assigned areas to accomplish goals and objectives. Supervise accounting and other staff, as well as provide guidance and direction to other department staff. Provides comprehensive leadership for all fiscal operations, overseeing accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. Advises the Associate Provost on resource allocation and funding strategies. Ensures balanced budgets and compliance with University policies. Manages annual budget development and forecasting. Reviews and approves business processes and expenditures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related financial field and eight (8) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and six (6) years of accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to develop financial models.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience partnering with senior leadership.
• Experience overseeing financial operations and guiding budget development.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all accounting and budgeting activities for the Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education (OTIDE).
• Ensures application of accounting principles, practices, and techniques in accordance with industry standards, current laws, and University policy.
• Manages resources of assigned areas to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Supervise accounting and other staff, as well as provide guidance and direction to other department staff.
• Provides comprehensive leadership for all fiscal operations, overseeing accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Advises the Associate Provost on resource allocation and funding strategies.
• Ensures balanced budgets and compliance with University policies.
• Manages annual budget development and forecasting.
• Reviews and approves business processes and expenditures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees