FINANCIAL OFFICER II

FINANCIAL OFFICER II

Description Financial Officer II - Facilities The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Position Overview The Financial Officer II will serve as a liaison between Facilities Financial Management and operating departments within the Facilities Division. Reporting to the Manager of Fiscal Affairs, this role is responsible for extracting and analyzing complex data from multiple sources to provide meaningful financial insights to Facilities departments and the University. Key responsibilities include budget management, project financial analysis and reporting, rate development, and implementation. This highly analytical position requires a strong business background, the ability to project financial components of systems and projects, and the capacity to provide guidance to administrators and staff to achieve designated financial goals.

Essential Job Functions:

Manages and collaborate with department leadership to oversee, track, and report expenditures of large, complex budgets. Partner with the Finance Administrator for the Facilities Work Order System, including cost and billing management. Supervises and conducts departmental accounting operations, including approval and processing of payment requests, journal entries, salary reclassifications, purchase requisitions, and other transactions. Interacts with vendors and internal finance departments to ensure compliance with UAB bid policies, contracts, and established procedures. Documents and report complex financial analyses for assigned departments. Projects and develop budgets, ensuring accuracy, alignment with financial goals, and compliance with University policies. Develops methodologies to prepare analyses addressing specific questions and requests from senior administrators. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Analytical Skills:

Ability to assist executives in making strategic decisions.

Financial Expertise:

Advanced proficiency in financial spreadsheets and tools; trusted resource for leadership.

Detail Orientation:

Accuracy in preparing and analyzing reports.

Business Acumen:

General knowledge of business operations and financial markets.

Interpersonal & Presentation Skills:

Strong ability to manage relationships and present financial information effectively.

Communication Skills:

Proven ability to communicate clearly in written and oral forms with diverse stakeholders.

Teamwork:

Ability to build collaborative relationships and function as an effective team member.

Customer Service:

Commitment to providing exceptional service while maintaining fiscal controls.

Integrity:

Strong ethics and ability to manage confidential data, ensuring fiscal integrity. Independent Judgment & Problem Solving Perform duties with general supervision, using established procedures. Exercise independent judgment to solve problems and recommend improvements. Analyze issues, adapt guidelines, and make recommendations impacting policies and practices. Refer unusual problems or exceptions to the supervisor.

Starting Salary Range:

$55,180 - $89,670 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)