ASHLEY N. HILL-TAYLOR
Fultondale
Summary
Financial management professional with over 13 years of progressive experience in higher education finance, accounting, budgeting, and sponsored research administration. Proven expertise in managing complex financial operations, developing and monitoring budgets, conducting financial analysis, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making. Experienced in supervising financial staff, collaborating with faculty and senior leadership, and serving as a trusted liaison between departments and university administrative offices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Officer III
University of Alabama at Birmingham
06.2022 - Current
- Manage complex financial portfolios supporting multiple research programs and departmental operations.
- Coordinated and monitored departmental and sponsored project budgets with Principal Investigators to ensure alignment with financial goals.
- Conducted monthly financial reviews and analyzed budget-to-actual expenditures, providing recommendations that supported informed fiscal decision-making.
- Reconcile financial accounts using Oracle and BA Software while ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies.
- Acted as primary liaison among departments, Grants & Contracts Accounting, and other UAB administrative offices to efficiently resolve financial matters.
- Monitor staff effort reporting and ensure expenditures remain within approved budget parameters.
- Process funding source changes, incoming and outgoing subaward agreements, residual account requests, and at-risk account requests.
- Coordinate account closeouts and recommend appropriate disposition of remaining balances.
- Supervise and mentor Financial Officer I and Financial Officer II staff, providing guidance on financial processes, compliance, and daily operations.
Financial Officer II
University of Alabama at Birmingham
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Supported pre-award proposal submissions and budget preparation for sponsored projects, ensuring alignment with funding requirements.
- Oversaw post-award financial administration for grants and contracts, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with regulations.
- Monitored departmental service center accounts and reviewed expenditures for compliance and budget adherence.
- Collaborated with Principal Investigators to develop departmental and project budgets, aligning financial resources with project goals.
- Performed monthly account reconciliations using Oracle Financials.
- Prepared journal entries, monthly invoices, and financial documentation.
- Supported departmental financial operations while ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements.
Research Financial Administrator
University of Alabama at Birmingham
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed financial administration of NIH T32 predoctoral and postdoctoral training grants, supporting research initiatives and training programs.
- Administered financial management of sponsored research awards, ensuring compliance and accuracy from award setup through project closeout.
- Developed project budgets and monitored financial performance throughout the award lifecycle.
- Ensured expenditures complied with federal, state, sponsor, and university regulations.
- Reconciled accounts monthly using Oracle and BA Software.
- Monitored regulatory changes affecting sponsored research administration.
- Assisted Principal Investigators in developing pre-award proposals and preparing budgets, enabling successful funding applications.
Accountant
University of Alabama at Birmingham
02.2015 - 07.2018
- Reviewed, prepared, and reconciled journal entries to ensure accurate accounting records.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and invoices.
- Managed accounts receivable activities and monitored aging reports.
- Processed deposits, billings, fund transfers, and account closeouts in accordance with university policies.
- Performed post-award financial administration for sponsored awards.
Financial Associate
University of Alabama at Birmingham
07.2013 - 02.2015
- Reconciled vendor statements and resolved payment discrepancies to maintain accuracy in financial reporting.
- Processed accounts payable transactions, vendor payments, and recurring invoices, ensuring timely financial operations.
- Supported daily departmental financial operations, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and enhancing operational integrity.
Vault Teller
Legacy Community Federal Credit Union
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Managed vault cash operations and balanced ATM cash inventories.
- Assisted members with financial transactions and loan eligibility.
- Delivered exceptional customer service while promoting financial products and services.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
08-2022
Bachelor of Science - Business (Human Resources)
University of Alabama At Birmingham
04-2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Alabama At Birmingham
12-2010
Skills
- Financial Operations Management
- Budget Development & Administration
- Financial reporting
- Financial strategy
- Accounting & Account Reconciliation
- Grant Compliance Management
- Financial Policy Adherence
- Financial Risk Management
- Financial Transaction Oversight
- Budget forecasting
- Staff Leadership & Mentoring
- Process Improvement
- Oracle Financials
- BA Software
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Timeline
Financial Officer III
University of Alabama at Birmingham
06.2022 - Current
Financial Officer II
University of Alabama at Birmingham
01.2020 - 06.2022
Research Financial Administrator
University of Alabama at Birmingham
07.2018 - 01.2020
Accountant
University of Alabama at Birmingham
02.2015 - 07.2018
Financial Associate
University of Alabama at Birmingham
07.2013 - 02.2015
Vault Teller
Legacy Community Federal Credit Union
08.2011 - 07.2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Business (Human Resources)
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Alabama At Birmingham