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About Financial Affairs

The financial management of the University of Alabama at Birmingham is the focal point of UAB Financial Affairs. Financial Affairs manages financial operations by:

  • Communicating financial policies and procedures
  • Receiving and depositing University funds
  • Overseeing the University’s payroll
  • Ensuring settlement of University payments and commitments
  • Maintaining budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting systems
  • Ensuring compliance with State/Federal financial regulations and tax laws
  • Preserving University assets and reporting
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  • Updated Training on Fiscal Responsibility to be required.

    Beginning July 1, 2024, employees with certain job duties and responsibilities will be assigned “Understanding Your UAB Fiscal Responsibility” through Campus LMS. If assigned the course, employees will receive an email from UAB Campus Learning with a direct link to participate; the deadline for completion is August 30, 2024.

    What's New in Financial Affairs?

    Effective October 1, 2023, UAB will amend the In-State Travel Guidelines to allow, with PRE-APPROVAL, reimbursement of actual and necessary out of pocket expenses incurred in the course of UAB business.

    Financial Affairs Leadership

    Interim Chief Financial Officer and Associate Vice President of Financial Affairs

    Andy Hollis was named Interim Chief Financial Officer and Associate Vice President of Financial Affairs, effective October 1, 2024.  Hollis is a native of Birmingham, Alabama and a two-time graduate of UAB. As CFO, Hollis manages the departments, systems, and delivery of communication and training related to UAB financial policies, guidelines, and procedures.

    The CFO serves as the direct point of contact for the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration to the University of Alabama System Office, UA System Office of Counsel, UA System and UA sister campuses, as well as other affiliated entities as it relates to the financial integrity and fiscal responsibility of UAB.

    Department Leadership

    The Division of Financial Affairs is organized into six areas of focus:

    Budget Administration and Reporting • Payroll, Cost Analysis, and Asset Management • Procurement • Treasury • Controller’s Office • University Contracts

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    Bernard Mays

    Bernard Mays

    Interim Assistant VP - Financial Affairs

    • Budget Administration
    • Cost & Payroll
    • Treasurer - Education Foundation
    Amy Ellis

    Amy Ellis

    Interim Assistant VP - Controller

    • Asset Management
    • Audit and Reporting
    • Controller's Office
    • Financial Accounting
    • Financial Affairs Operations Center
    • Student Account Services

     

    Ron Collins

    Ron Collins

    Executive Director - Procurement

    • Procurement
    • Accounts Payable
    • University Purchasing

     

    Robin Lucas

    Robin Lucas

    Administrative Director - Financial Affairs

    • FA Human Resources
    • Financial Affairs Training
    Libby Morgan

    Libby Morgan

    Assistant VP - Treasurer

    • Treasury
    Rachel Jones

    Rachel Jones

    Director - University Contracts

    • University Contracts

     

    Useful Links

    UAB ExpendituresOracle Organization StructureValidation Files Educational FoundationEffort ReportingObject Code List Tax ServicesPCI Compliance

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