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Deputy Director, McCrary Administration and Finance

Auburn, Auburn, Alabama, us, 36831


Position Details

Position Information

Requisition NumberS3803P

Home Org NameCharles D. McCrary Institute at AU

Division NameSamuel Ginn Col of Engineering

Position TitleDeputy Director, McCrary Administration and Finance

Job Class CodeAD88

Appointment StatusFull-time

Part-time FTE

Limited TermYes

Limited Term Length

Job SummaryThe 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.

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Essential FunctionsPerforms routine day-to-day accounting and financial duties to include (but not limited to)prepare, examine, code, and McCrary's Institute financial transactions; reviews and verifiesdocumentation 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 paymentcompliance 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 changeorders, time extensions, budget reallocations; and financial reporting from inception to close-out.

Supports the tracking, monitoring, and analyzing McCrary's Institute budget; Monitors accountsand 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 ourinternal and external partners.

Assists in the development and maintenance of data and databases; Gathers information andprepares various reports and correspondence; collects and analyzes data to provide reports on aregular 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 ornon-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

Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.A

MBA , MA cc, or

CPA

can be substituted for the specific degree.

5 years of experience in reporting, financial analysis, and budgeting within a largeorganization. Experience must show progressively increasing levels ofresponsibility and accountability.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired QualificationsHigher Education experienceExperience with Banner and/or KronosExperience in sponsored programs administrationMaster's degree in Business Administration or in Accounting; knowledge of college/university accounting practicesCPA

license

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range$59,500 - $107,100

Job CategoryExecutive/Director/Management

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:Auburn

State position is located:Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date07/29/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

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UNIVERSITY

IS AN

AFFIRMATIVE

ACTION / EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their

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