Job Summary: The Director of Financial Services with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) (www.aces.edu) Urban Unit at Alabama A&M University, within ACES, the Finance Director serves as a member of the System Administrative Team, reporting directly to the Extension Director at Alabama A&M University. This position works with and supports a progressive System Program Team that oversees innovative programs that provide research-based knowledge to enhance Alabama's economy and quality of life. Extension programming is delivered straight to individuals where they live and work through Extension personnel in 67 county offices, nine (9) Urban Centers, six (6) research and extension centers, and more than 40 video conferencing sites across the state. The Finance Director serves as a senior business and finance officer of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System housed at Alabama A&M. The budget of ACES, at Alabama A&M University, totals approximately $8 million of Federal & State funds plus grant and contract revenues.
Position Duties
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Oversight of accounting, reporting, budgeting, and monitoring all financial matters within the division Engage Associate Director, Assistant Director and Financial Analysis in budget planning, implementing annual budgets and regular budget monitoring. Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the business and financial services of the ACES-Urban Unit Supervises the maintenance of all accounting records, acknowledging and disbursing of all Extension funds. Serve on the senior leadership team of ACES to advise senior administrators on matters relating to fiscal management, administrative management, federal personnel management, and federal records management. Ensures that approved Alabama Extension and University expenditures are properly controlled within the limits of approved budgets. Develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures, in conjunction with senior management, to ensure that general accepted accounting principles, regulations governing contractual agreements, Federal and State regulations, Alabama A&M University guidelines and sound fiscal practices are employed. Provide financial support and training for off-campus employees as needed. Develop and maintain budget forecasting model to be used in long-term strategic planning. Serve as the business liaison for the division working with University and ACES employees, vendors, contractors and other third parties, as well as interact with Extension administrative personnel at other universities and USDA/NIFA personnel. Coordinate and facilitate administrative management of day-to-day activities and direct policy formulation and/or implement to ensure the most efficient use of human and economic resources. Supervise the work of direct reports in the ACES Business Office Perform other duties as assigned by the Extension 1890 Administrator
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Oversight of accounting, reporting, budgeting, and monitoring all financial matters within the division Engage Associate Director, Assistant Director and Financial Analysis in budget planning, implementing annual budgets and regular budget monitoring. Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the business and financial services of the ACES-Urban Unit Supervises the maintenance of all accounting records, acknowledging and disbursing of all Extension funds. Serve on the senior leadership team of ACES to advise senior administrators on matters relating to fiscal management, administrative management, federal personnel management, and federal records management. Ensures that approved Alabama Extension and University expenditures are properly controlled within the limits of approved budgets. Develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures, in conjunction with senior management, to ensure that general accepted accounting principles, regulations governing contractual agreements, Federal and State regulations, Alabama A&M University guidelines and sound fiscal practices are employed. Provide financial support and training for off-campus employees as needed. Develop and maintain budget forecasting model to be used in long-term strategic planning. Serve as the business liaison for the division working with University and ACES employees, vendors, contractors and other third parties, as well as interact with Extension administrative personnel at other universities and USDA/NIFA personnel. Coordinate and facilitate administrative management of day-to-day activities and direct policy formulation and/or implement to ensure the most efficient use of human and economic resources. Supervise the work of direct reports in the ACES Business Office Perform other duties as assigned by the Extension 1890 Administrator
Engage Associate Director, Assistant Director and Financial Analysis in budget planning, implementing annual budgets and regular budget monitoring. Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the business and financial services of the ACES-Urban Unit Supervises the maintenance of all accounting records, acknowledging and disbursing of all Extension funds. Serve on the senior leadership team of ACES to advise senior administrators on matters relating to fiscal management, administrative management, federal personnel management, and federal records management. Ensures that approved Alabama Extension and University expenditures are properly controlled within the limits of approved budgets. Develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures, in conjunction with senior management, to ensure that general accepted accounting principles, regulations governing contractual agreements, Federal and State regulations, Alabama A&M University guidelines and sound fiscal practices are employed. Provide financial support and training for off-campus employees as needed. Develop and maintain budget forecasting model to be used in long-term strategic planning. Serve as the business liaison for the division working with University and ACES employees, vendors, contractors and other third parties, as well as interact with Extension administrative personnel at other universities and USDA/NIFA personnel. Coordinate and facilitate administrative management of day-to-day activities and direct policy formulation and/or implement to ensure the most efficient use of human and economic resources. Supervise the work of direct reports in the ACES Business Office Perform other duties as assigned by the Extension 1890 Administrator
Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the business and financial services of the ACES-Urban Unit Supervises the maintenance of all accounting records, acknowledging and disbursing of all Extension funds. Serve on the senior leadership team of ACES to advise senior administrators on matters relating to fiscal management, administrative management, federal personnel management, and federal records management. Ensures that approved Alabama Extension and University expenditures are properly controlled within the limits of approved budgets. Develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures, in conjunction with senior management, to ensure that general accepted accounting principles, regulations governing contractual agreements, Federal and State regulations, Alabama A&M University guidelines and sound fiscal practices are employed. Provide financial support and training for off-campus employees as needed. Develop and maintain budget forecasting model to be used in long-term strategic planning. Serve as the business liaison for the division working with University and ACES employees, vendors, contractors and other third parties, as well as interact with Extension administrative personnel at other universities and USDA/NIFA personnel. Coordinate and facilitate administrative management of day-to-day activities and direct policy formulation and/or implement to ensure the most efficient use of human and economic resources. Supervise the work of direct reports in the ACES Business Office Perform other duties as assigned by the Extension 1890 Administrator
Supervises the maintenance of all accounting records, acknowledging and disbursing of all Extension funds. Serve on the senior leadership team of ACES to advise senior administrators on matters relating to fiscal management, administrative management, federal personnel management, and federal records management. Ensures that approved Alabama Extension and University expenditures are properly controlled within the limits of approved budgets. Develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures, in conjunction with senior management, to ensure that general accepted accounting principles, regulations governing contractual agreements, Federal and State regulations, Alabama A&M University guidelines and sound fiscal practices are employed. Provide financial support and training for off-campus employees as needed. Develop and maintain budget forecasting model to be used in long-term strategic planning. Serve as the business liaison for the division working with University and ACES employees, vendors, contractors and other third parties, as well as interact with Extension administrative personnel at other universities and USDA/NIFA personnel. Coordinate and facilitate administrative management of day-to-day activities and direct policy formulation and/or implement to ensure the most efficient use of human and economic resources. Supervise the work of direct reports in the ACES Business Office Perform other duties as assigned by the Extension 1890 Administrator
Serve on the senior leadership team of ACES to advise senior administrators on matters relating to fiscal management, administrative management, federal personnel management, and federal records management. Ensures that approved Alabama Extension and University expenditures are properly controlled within the limits of approved budgets. Develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures, in conjunction with senior management, to ensure that general accepted accounting principles, regulations governing contractual agreements, Federal and State regulations, Alabama A&M University guidelines and sound fiscal practices are employed. Provide financial support and training for off-campus employees as needed. Develop and maintain budget forecasting model to be used in long-term strategic planning. Serve as the business liaison for the division working with University and ACES employees, vendors, contractors and other third parties, as well as interact with Extension administrative personnel at other universities and USDA/NIFA personnel. Coordinate and facilitate administrative management of day-to-day activities and direct policy formulation and/or implement to ensure the most efficient use of human and economic resources. Supervise the work of direct reports in the ACES Business Office Perform other duties as assigned by the Extension 1890 Administrator
Ensures that approved Alabama Extension and University expenditures are properly controlled within the limits of approved budgets. Develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures, in conjunction with senior management, to ensure that general accepted accounting principles, regulations governing contractual agreements, Federal and State regulations, Alabama A&M University guidelines and sound fiscal practices are employed. Provide financial support and training for off-campus employees as needed. Develop and maintain budget forecasting model to be used in long-term strategic planning. Serve as the business liaison for the division working with University and ACES employees, vendors, contractors and other third parties, as well as interact with Extension administrative personnel at other universities and USDA/NIFA personnel. Coordinate and facilitate administrative management of day-to-day activities and direct policy formulation and/or implement to ensure the most efficient use of human and economic resources. Supervise the work of direct reports in the ACES Business Office Perform other duties as assigned by the Extension 1890 Administrator
Develop and implement fiscal policies and procedures, in conjunction with senior management, to ensure that general accepted accounting principles, regulations governing contractual agreements, Federal and State regulations, Alabama A&M University guidelines and sound fiscal practices are employed. Provide financial support and training for off-campus employees as needed. Develop and maintain budget forecasting model to be used in long-term strategic planning. Serve as the business liaison for the division working with University and ACES employees, vendors, contractors and other third parties, as well as interact with Extension administrative personnel at other universities and USDA/NIFA personnel. Coordinate and facilitate administrative management of day-to-day activities and direct policy formulation and/or implement to ensure the most efficient use of human and economic resources. Supervise the work of direct reports in the ACES Business Office Perform other duties as assigned by the Extension 1890 Administrator
Provide financial support and training for off-campus employees as needed. Develop and maintain budget forecasting model to be used in long-term strategic planning. Serve as the business liaison for the division working with University and ACES employees, vendors, contractors and other third parties, as well as interact with Extension administrative personnel at other universities and USDA/NIFA personnel. Coordinate and facilitate administrative management of day-to-day activities and direct policy formulation and/or implement to ensure the most efficient use of human and economic resources. Supervise the work of direct reports in the ACES Business Office Perform other duties as assigned by the Extension 1890 Administrator
Develop and maintain budget forecasting model to be used in long-term strategic planning. Serve as the business liaison for the division working with University and ACES employees, vendors, contractors and other third parties, as well as interact with Extension administrative personnel at other universities and USDA/NIFA personnel. Coordinate and facilitate administrative management of day-to-day activities and direct policy formulation and/or implement to ensure the most efficient use of human and economic resources. Supervise the work of direct reports in the ACES Business Office Perform other duties as assigned by the Extension 1890 Administrator
Serve as the business liaison for the division working with University and ACES employees, vendors, contractors and other third parties, as well as interact with Extension administrative personnel at other universities and USDA/NIFA personnel. Coordinate and facilitate administrative management of day-to-day activities and direct policy formulation and/or implement to ensure the most efficient use of human and economic resources. Supervise the work of direct reports in the ACES Business Office Perform other duties as assigned by the Extension 1890 Administrator
Coordinate and facilitate administrative management of day-to-day activities and direct policy formulation and/or implement to ensure the most efficient use of human and economic resources. Supervise the work of direct reports in the ACES Business Office Perform other duties as assigned by the Extension 1890 Administrator
Supervise the work of direct reports in the ACES Business Office Perform other duties as assigned by the Extension 1890 Administrator
Perform other duties as assigned by the Extension 1890 Administrator
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.): A Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting. Three to five (3-5) years of experience in fiscal oversight to include financial management, business operations and knowledge of accounting, administrative management, and budgeting principles/practices Experience working with integrated financial software (Ellucian Banner preferred). Experience supervising direct reports. Familiarity with state and federal laws, regulations, and practices Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, SharePoint or equivalent); HR systems Desired Qualifications: Experience in higher education Experience advising senior level administrators in the areas of finance Ability to manage multiple complex projects with great attention to detail Certified as a public accountant (CPA)
A Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting. Three to five (3-5) years of experience in fiscal oversight to include financial management, business operations and knowledge of accounting, administrative management, and budgeting principles/practices Experience working with integrated financial software (Ellucian Banner preferred). Experience supervising direct reports. Familiarity with state and federal laws, regulations, and practices Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, SharePoint or equivalent); HR systems
Three to five (3-5) years of experience in fiscal oversight to include financial management, business operations and knowledge of accounting, administrative management, and budgeting principles/practices Experience working with integrated financial software (Ellucian Banner preferred). Experience supervising direct reports. Familiarity with state and federal laws, regulations, and practices Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, SharePoint or equivalent); HR systems
Experience working with integrated financial software (Ellucian Banner preferred). Experience supervising direct reports. Familiarity with state and federal laws, regulations, and practices Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, SharePoint or equivalent); HR systems
Experience supervising direct reports. Familiarity with state and federal laws, regulations, and practices Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, SharePoint or equivalent); HR systems
Familiarity with state and federal laws, regulations, and practices Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, SharePoint or equivalent); HR systems
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, SharePoint or equivalent); HR systems
Experience in higher education Experience advising senior level administrators in the areas of finance Ability to manage multiple complex projects with great attention to detail Certified as a public accountant (CPA)
Experience advising senior level administrators in the areas of finance Ability to manage multiple complex projects with great attention to detail Certified as a public accountant (CPA)
Ability to manage multiple complex projects with great attention to detail Certified as a public accountant (CPA)
Certified as a public accountant (CPA)
Other Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Effective interpersonal and written communication skills Presentation and facilitation skills for small and large groups Ability to interpret and communicate policies, programs, and procedures; managing legal compliance; strong organizational skills; evidence of self-motivation Demonstrate the ability to plan, schedule and work both independently and in teams within a service-oriented organization Ability to work with individuals at all levels and from diverse and varied backgrounds Ability to manage multiple complex projects, competing priorities and deadlines; Ability to handle sensitive and confidential documents and information
Effective interpersonal and written communication skills Presentation and facilitation skills for small and large groups Ability to interpret and communicate policies, programs, and procedures; managing legal compliance; strong organizational skills; evidence of self-motivation Demonstrate the ability to plan, schedule and work both independently and in teams within a service-oriented organization Ability to work with individuals at all levels and from diverse and varied backgrounds Ability to manage multiple complex projects, competing priorities and deadlines; Ability to handle sensitive and confidential documents and information
Presentation and facilitation skills for small and large groups Ability to interpret and communicate policies, programs, and procedures; managing legal compliance; strong organizational skills; evidence of self-motivation Demonstrate the ability to plan, schedule and work both independently and in teams within a service-oriented organization Ability to work with individuals at all levels and from diverse and varied backgrounds Ability to manage multiple complex projects, competing priorities and deadlines; Ability to handle sensitive and confidential documents and information
Ability to interpret and communicate policies, programs, and procedures; managing legal compliance; strong organizational skills; evidence of self-motivation Demonstrate the ability to plan, schedule and work both independently and in teams within a service-oriented organization Ability to work with individuals at all levels and from diverse and varied backgrounds Ability to manage multiple complex projects, competing priorities and deadlines; Ability to handle sensitive and confidential documents and information
Demonstrate the ability to plan, schedule and work both independently and in teams within a service-oriented organization Ability to work with individuals at all levels and from diverse and varied backgrounds Ability to manage multiple complex projects, competing priorities and deadlines; Ability to handle sensitive and confidential documents and information
Ability to work with individuals at all levels and from diverse and varied backgrounds Ability to manage multiple complex projects, competing priorities and deadlines; Ability to handle sensitive and confidential documents and information
Ability to manage multiple complex projects, competing priorities and deadlines; Ability to handle sensitive and confidential documents and information
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential documents and information
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