Senior Associate Director, Finance and Business Operations

* Provide strategic direction, accountability, and oversight for all departmental accounts and financial activities.* Oversee all expenses and accounts payable functions, including expense justification requests, purchase requisitions, payment requests, journal entries, budget amendments, spend authorizations, payroll adjustments, and expense reports.* Maintain accurate balances for open and blanket purchase orders; review invoices for accuracy and compliance.* Prepare and record monthly journal entries in Workday.* Review and oversee salaries, benefits, and OPS encumbrances to ensure accurate financial records.* Provide oversight for all Workday and Owl Central approval processes related to budget development, accounts payable, and human resources.* Provide oversight for all purchasing and accounts payable activities, including requisitions, purchase orders, and department p-card activity.* Collaborate with the Contracts Specialist (Legal) and departmental staff to ensure contracts are properly completed and executed prior to requisitions and payment requests.* Maintain and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with university policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.* Establish and monitor internal controls to promote fiscal integrity and operational compliance.* Supervise an Assistant Director and Coordinator and indirectly supervise a second Coordinator.* Serve as an active member of the Housing and Residential Education Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and organizational decision-making.* Evaluate departmental financial procedures and business processes; provide recommendations for continuous improvement.* Provide training and guidance to departmental staff on financial policies, procedures, and systems as needed.* Collaborate with Division Finance Team members and other campus partners to ensure alignment with institutional financial practices and priorities.* Serve on committees at university as needed.* May represent the university on appropriate committees at the national, state, and university levels.* Other job-related duties as assigned.**FAU Benefits and Perks** If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! 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