Finance Operations Lead, Higher Education

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking an Assistant Director of Fiscal Administration to lead financial management for the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development. The role reports to the Executive Director of Administrative Operations and focuses on accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight.

The candidate will prepare financial reports, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and support strategic decision-making with robust analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5 years of experience in financial management and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, review, and analyze accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports, identifying and implementing corrective actions to ensure conformity with university policies and regulations.
• Coordinate budget development and monitoring of accounts to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.
• Monitor business operations and perform cost-benefit analyses of programs to develop and maintain solutions to financial issues.
• Prepare reports and present financial analysis data and statistics.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document record keeping and accounting systems through use of computer technology.
• Liaise with Business offices, Alumni offices, and other university offices and act in lieu of Director in meetings regarding budget/financial issues.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Accounting

Strategic decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Job description

Auburn University is seeking an Assistant Director of Fiscal Administration to lead financial management for the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development. The role reports to the Executive Director of Administrative Operations and focuses on accurate budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight.

The candidate will prepare financial reports, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and support strategic decision-making with robust analysis.