Auburn University
Deputy Director, McCrary Administration and Finance
Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, us, 36831
Position Details
Requisition Number:
S3803P
Home Org Name:
Charles D. McCrary Institute at AU
Division Name:
Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering
Position Title:
Deputy Director, McCrary Administration and Finance
Job Class Code:
AD88
Appointment Status:
Full-time
Limited Term:
Yes
Job Summary
The Charles D McCrary Institute is accepting applications for a
Deputy Director, McCrary Administration and Finance . This position will perform a variety of responsibilities for the financial operations of the McCrary Institute. This includes financial reporting, analysis, budgeting and forecasting, compliance with university requirements and policies, and transaction approvals.
Auburn University
is more than just an institution; it’s a vibrant community where real people come together to make a difference.
Our commitment to students, employees, communities, and our world runs deep, and it’s reflected in every corner of our campus and beyond.
Life-Changing Impact : At Auburn, our work changes lives. Whether it’s groundbreaking research, innovative teaching, administrative operations or community outreach, every effort contributes to positive change.
How We Support You : Auburn cares for its greatest assets—its employees. Generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a supportive work environment make it a place where you can thrive.
Sweet Home Alabama:
The Auburn/Opelika area exudes small-town charm and warmth. With cozy traditions, excellent schools, and vibrant downtowns, it’s a place where you’ll feel at home.
Essential Functions
Performs routine day-to-day accounting and financial duties to include (but not limited to) preparing, examining, coding, and McCrary’s Institute financial transactions; reviews and verifies documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with policies and procedures; investigates and resolves inconsistencies and errors in financial documentation obtaining information from written policies and/or higher-level staff and escalating to the appropriate person/office as needed.
Initiates and/or responds to routine inquiries concerning purchasing, procurement, or payment compliance with university policy. Assists vendors with concerning payments, balances, discrepancies, or other account issues.
Assists in the administrative management of contracts by monitoring budget; coordinating change orders, time extensions, budget reallocations; and financial reporting from inception to close-out.
Supports the tracking, monitoring, and analyzing McCrary’s Institute budget; Monitors accounts and provides recommendations for corrective actions to ensure budgets are not exceeded; Reviews, investigates and corrects errors in financial entries, documents, and reports; ensures departmental leadership is informed regarding any and all financial issues or anomalies that may arise.
Prepares, reviews, and/or analyzes McCrary’s Institute quarterly management statements including budget-to-actual and year-over-year actual variances; unrestricted reserve reports; and other reporting under the Strategic Budgeting Initiative.
Oversees all federal and state contract captures, administration, and support in concert with our internal and external partners.
Assists in the development and maintenance of data and databases; Gathers information and prepares various reports and correspondence; collects and analyzes data to provide reports on a regular or ad hoc basis.
Supports the staff Human Resources (HR) functions in concert with our internal HR partners.
Performs a variety of administrative duties, such as, coordination of non-financial or non-accounting matters for the McCrary institute as they relate to collaborations with other Auburn University (AU) colleges and institutes, and interrelated management items within AU processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Accounting, Finance, Business or related field. An MBA, MA, or CPA can be substituted for the specific degree.
5 years of experience in reporting, financial analysis, and budgeting within a large organization. Experience must show progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability.
Desired Qualifications
Higher Education experience
Experience with Banner and/or Kronos
Experience in sponsored programs administration
Master’s degree in Business Administration or in Accounting; knowledge of college/university accounting practices
CPA license
Salary Range
$59,500 - $107,100
Job Category:
Executive/Director/Management
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
Posting Date:
07/29/2024
Closing Date:
[Insert Closing Date]
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Provide 3 references
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Requisition Number:
S3803P
Home Org Name:
Charles D. McCrary Institute at AU
Division Name:
Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering
Position Title:
Deputy Director, McCrary Administration and Finance
Job Class Code:
AD88
Appointment Status:
Full-time
Limited Term:
Yes
Job Summary
The Charles D McCrary Institute is accepting applications for a
Deputy Director, McCrary Administration and Finance . This position will perform a variety of responsibilities for the financial operations of the McCrary Institute. This includes financial reporting, analysis, budgeting and forecasting, compliance with university requirements and policies, and transaction approvals.
Auburn University
is more than just an institution; it’s a vibrant community where real people come together to make a difference.
Our commitment to students, employees, communities, and our world runs deep, and it’s reflected in every corner of our campus and beyond.
Life-Changing Impact : At Auburn, our work changes lives. Whether it’s groundbreaking research, innovative teaching, administrative operations or community outreach, every effort contributes to positive change.
How We Support You : Auburn cares for its greatest assets—its employees. Generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a supportive work environment make it a place where you can thrive.
Sweet Home Alabama:
The Auburn/Opelika area exudes small-town charm and warmth. With cozy traditions, excellent schools, and vibrant downtowns, it’s a place where you’ll feel at home.
Essential Functions
Performs routine day-to-day accounting and financial duties to include (but not limited to) preparing, examining, coding, and McCrary’s Institute financial transactions; reviews and verifies documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with policies and procedures; investigates and resolves inconsistencies and errors in financial documentation obtaining information from written policies and/or higher-level staff and escalating to the appropriate person/office as needed.
Initiates and/or responds to routine inquiries concerning purchasing, procurement, or payment compliance with university policy. Assists vendors with concerning payments, balances, discrepancies, or other account issues.
Assists in the administrative management of contracts by monitoring budget; coordinating change orders, time extensions, budget reallocations; and financial reporting from inception to close-out.
Supports the tracking, monitoring, and analyzing McCrary’s Institute budget; Monitors accounts and provides recommendations for corrective actions to ensure budgets are not exceeded; Reviews, investigates and corrects errors in financial entries, documents, and reports; ensures departmental leadership is informed regarding any and all financial issues or anomalies that may arise.
Prepares, reviews, and/or analyzes McCrary’s Institute quarterly management statements including budget-to-actual and year-over-year actual variances; unrestricted reserve reports; and other reporting under the Strategic Budgeting Initiative.
Oversees all federal and state contract captures, administration, and support in concert with our internal and external partners.
Assists in the development and maintenance of data and databases; Gathers information and prepares various reports and correspondence; collects and analyzes data to provide reports on a regular or ad hoc basis.
Supports the staff Human Resources (HR) functions in concert with our internal HR partners.
Performs a variety of administrative duties, such as, coordination of non-financial or non-accounting matters for the McCrary institute as they relate to collaborations with other Auburn University (AU) colleges and institutes, and interrelated management items within AU processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Accounting, Finance, Business or related field. An MBA, MA, or CPA can be substituted for the specific degree.
5 years of experience in reporting, financial analysis, and budgeting within a large organization. Experience must show progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability.
Desired Qualifications
Higher Education experience
Experience with Banner and/or Kronos
Experience in sponsored programs administration
Master’s degree in Business Administration or in Accounting; knowledge of college/university accounting practices
CPA license
Salary Range
$59,500 - $107,100
Job Category:
Executive/Director/Management
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
Posting Date:
07/29/2024
Closing Date:
[Insert Closing Date]
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Provide 3 references
#J-18808-Ljbffr