FINANCIAL OFFICER II

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Financial Officer II to oversee complex financial activities, guide budgeting and fiscal decisions, and manage data-driven financial planning. This role involves supervising staff, ensuring GAAP compliance, and coordinating with university accounting systems.

The position emphasizes grants management, regulatory compliance, and the use of Oracle, Lawson, and BA4 software to support financial operations across large units in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field required, plus five years of related experience.
• Work experience may not substitute for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manages and has significant authority for financial operations of larger, more complex units.
• Develops and administers budgets and financial systems.
• Projects revenue.
• Performs space and facility planning.
• Manages grants and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Monitors adherence to and follows established guidelines, policies, and procedures for the assigned unit.
• Ensures all financial operations are GAAP compliant.
• Establishes and maintains accurate financial management databases.
• Makes decisions regarding the reporting and use of financial resources.
• Provides financial guidance to assigned staff and coordinates integration with the university accounting system.

Skills

Account reconciliations

Budget development

Soft skills: under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Oracle

Lawson

BA4 software

Post-award grant management

Contract management

Job description

Job Description - FINANCIAL OFFICER II (T238274)

FINANCIAL OFFICER II - ( T238274 )

Description

University of Alabama at Birmingham

This position is responsible for overseeing complex financial activities and providing guidance on budgetary and fiscal matters. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the division's success through financial planning, resource management, and data-driven decision-making.

General Responsibilities

Manages and has significant authority for financial operations of larger, more complex units.

Develops and administers budgets and financial systems.

Projects revenue.

Performs space and facility planning.

Manages grants and ensures regulatory compliance.

Monitors adherence to and follows established guidelines, policies, and procedures for the assigned unit.

Ensures all financial operations are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Establishes and maintains accurate financial management databases.

Makes decisions regarding the reporting and use of financial resources.

Provides financial guidance to assigned staff and appropriate university personnel and coordinates integration with the university accounting system.

May oversee billing and collections operations, including third-party reimbursement and direct patient billing for some units.

May manage revenue-producing activities.

May manage all or part of the accounting function for the assigned unit.

Typically supervises office support and/or professional staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline, and, if necessary, discharge.

Handles other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience

Hard Skills: Experience with Oracle, Lawson, post-award grant management, contract management.

Account reconciliations, budget development and implementation.

Experience with both UAB and HSF finance.

Experience with BA4 software.

Soft Skills: Ability to work under pressure during deadlines, customer service.

Salary Range :$55,180 - $89,670

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field and five (5) years of related experience required.

Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Finance

Organization

311401000 Med - Cardiovascular Disease

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Hybrid Eligible