Director Financial Affairs I - 530246

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $94K - $127K 💻 Finance 🗓️ August 12th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring a Director Financial Affairs I to oversee all accounting, budgeting, and financial activities within assigned areas. This role involves managing resources, supervising staff, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and university policies, and providing financial leadership for technology-related operations.

Highlights

Oversees accounting, budgeting, procurement, and contract operations for a complex technology organization.
Manages financial reporting, budgeting, purchasing, and multiple funding sources.
Coordinates budget development, long-range planning, and monthly financial analysis.
Administers software and service contracts and promotes process improvements.
Supervises finance and accounting staff and provides financial training and guidance.
Requires proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and prepare reports.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field with eight years accounting experience or CPA with six years experience.
Preferred experience includes leadership roles with supervisory duties, partnering with senior leadership, higher education, and knowledge of university accounting and purchasing policies.
Salary range: $93,900 minimum to $126,800 midpoint (Salaried E14).
Position belongs to the Campus Financial Affairs department and follows normal Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm work schedule with hybrid work eligibility.