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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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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

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

 

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