Business Operations Manager

AIDT in Montgomery, AL is seeking applicants for.a full-time Business Operations Manager.

$97,114 – $139,327

ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: November 6, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 20, 2026

PROJECTED START DATE: January 4, 2027

All resumes (mailed or electronic) must be received no later than 1:00 p.m. on November 20, 2026, to be considered.

SYNOPSIS

Responsible for all fiscal affairs (auditing, budgeting, cash flow, investments, contracts, accounting, and purchasing); financial information services (state, federal and local reports pertaining to finance); payroll and inventory; general accounting, and reporting functions; communication (internal and external). Assists Director in development and implementation of fiscal policies and procedures.

Manages functions and staff assigned to areas above. Assists other managers with internal and external systems management. Work is performed with considerable independence and decision-making authority.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as Institute Business Operations Manager; responsible for the disbursement of and accountability for public funds in compliance with policy, procedure, regulations, and legal guidelines.
• Oversees the preparation and coordination of annual budgets and financial statements for AIDT, staff, and others both externally and internally.
• Manage and maintains project and financial records for audits by the IRS, Department of Examiners of Public Accounts, state granting and contracting agencies, and others.
• Ensures the integrity of the financial records and reports including analyzing financial data, approving journal vouchers, maintaining charts of accounts, monitoring accounts receivable transactions, approving the reconciliation of bank accounts and reconciling control and subsidiary accounts.
• Manages, plans, coordinates and accounts for all expenditures for equipment, materials and resources to ensure expenditures meet organizational guidelines and objectives. Ensures the correct and accurate accounting classification of all expenditures and documents.
• Provides advice and counsel to management regarding the organization’s major financial objectives and management fiscal policies.
• Serves as liaison and coordinator of all fiscal matters between centers and main office.
• Manages institute’s fixed asset inventory activities.
• Remains current on established federal, state and local laws, GASB and accounting policies and AIDT procedures.
• Plans, organizes and develops short-term and long-term organizational goals and objectives.
• Communicates with staff, company representatives, Department of Commerce personnel and other government officials, and the general public in a professional manner at all times.
• Researches, develops, and writes recommendations for internal systems.
• Provides effective supervision and development of AIDT personnel in the Financial Services, Business Operations, and Property & Fleet Management Divisions. This position is charged with administering leases, insurance, checks, contracts and legal agreements, payroll records, purchasing and bidding of goods, services, and equipment, as well as financial and inventory reporting for all divisions of the Institute.
• Manages AIDT resources within assigned area(s) of responsibility. Serves as staff resource and troubleshooter.

Special Projects:

• Accepts and manages the development and implementation of special projects and other workr elated duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Habits:

• Complies with all policies and procedures regarding punctuality, attendance and workplace ethics. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Plans daily/weekly work schedule.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently.
• Travels in and out of state as required to perform job duties.
• Contributes to and extracts from the information flow of the Institute using automated tools.
• Interacts professionally with co-workers, general public, and others as required.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of management, business, accounting and legal processes, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in basic mathematical functions, accounting principles and financial problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to use accounting/inventory applications, including spreadsheets, databases and other related computer software and hardware.
• Ability to implement appropriate financial systems, specifically fund accounting practices.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to comprehend technical literature and processes.
• Skill in subjective and objective evaluations of people and projects.
• Ability to effectively present information to groups in a classroom or lab environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on project needs.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines and handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to follow established laws, policies and procedures.
• Ability to function in an automated work environment.
• Skill in effectively supervising AIDT employees in the coordination of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to effectively negotiate and allocate AIDT resources.
• Ability to work in a constant state of awareness.
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, general public and others as required.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 8 years combined management/supervisory experience in finance, accounting, business, or other related fields. Baccalaureate Degree from a duly accredited institution required, preferably in finance, accounting, or business. Master’s Degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or other related fields
• Previous experience in state finance/procurement
• Experience with and knowledge of Alabama Buys

Salary and General:

Initial placement will be based on experience and education applicable to the C1E salary schedule, within a range of $97,114 – $139,327. Paid monthly. Excellent benefits package included.

Criminal Background Check

The applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a Criminal Background Check consent form and to submit a nonrefundable $29.67 payment for the cost of the criminal background check. (Note: $29.67 fee is based on possession of an Alabama Driver’s License. The fee for the background check may be more or less if the driver’s license is not an Alabama license.)

Permanent employment will be contingent upon the results of the criminal background check.

Resumes received by mail or email after 1:00 p.m. on November 20, 2026, will not be considered for review. Interviews are by appointment only. If selected for an interview, applicants must travel at their own expense to the interview site.

Male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration when requested. Employment references may be requested during the application process.

APPLY

Resumes will be accepted by email @ [email protected]

Resumes will also be accepted by mail to the name/address below:

BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER

ATTN: TAMMY BROWNING

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

AIDT

ONE TECHNOLOGY COURT

MONTGOMERY, AL 36116

AIDT is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of AIDT that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. AIDT will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or employees with a disability.

AIDT reserves the rights to withdraw, modify, or extend this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding of the position.

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