April 20, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Leidos is a key partner to the U.S. Army on the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 program — a next-generation, ground-based defense system designed to counter evolving aerial threats, including unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), cruise missiles, and rockets.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.
Birmingham, Alabama1 day ago
strong>Expected Qualifications are as follows:
Education and Credentials:
- BA or BS degree in Accounting or related field, from an accredited college/university. Firm Overview:
Founded in 1931, Kassouf is a CPA, advisory and financial planning firm headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
ul>Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, nonprofit administration, or a closely related field is required; Minimum of five years of full time work experience in accounting, finance, or financial management is required; Prior experience in nonprofit accounting, supervisory experience, and higher education experience are preferred; Raisers Edge and Financial Edge software experience is preferred; Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance is required; Leadership/management skills with experience building and leading high-performing teams is preferred. After completion of 2 years of continuous service, eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of annual leave and, for each additional year of service, annual leave is increased by one day per year to a maximum of 20 days after 10 years.
Huntsville, AL30+ days ago
li>Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6 years), with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance and an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need. Tasking will include employee development and training coordination, establishing/ implementing policy, Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) response coordination/development and implementation, goal development and engagement planning, and ensuring the competitiveness of the CM Audit team.
p>The Federal Direct Tax team within the US Firms Tax ("USFT") group of the Deloitte US Firms is responsible for analyzing and computing book-tax differences, calculating federal taxable income, and the preparation of the Deloitte US Firms' federal partnership returns. The Federal Direct Tax Associate Director will oversee the process of analyzing and computing book-tax differences, calculating taxable income, reviewing federal partnership returns, and reviewing federal partnership Schedules K-1 and K-3.
Huntsville, AL30+ days ago
p>Leidos is a key partner to the U.S. Army on the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 program - a next-generation, ground-based defense system designed to counter evolving aerial threats, including unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), cruise missiles, and rockets. This is a program-level role - not directly managing factory operations - but charged with driving execution, ensuring manufacturing readiness, and achieving production goals through cross-functional leadership, disciplined program controls, and strategic engagement with customer and internal stakeholders.
Reporting to the VP, Controller, and working closely with the President, CSP, and Leadership Team, this role provides forward-looking financial insight that informs strategy, capital allocation, and key decisions. The Director, Finance - Canfor Southern Pine (CSP) is a strategic finance leader who partners with the business to drive performance and support long-term value creation across Canfor Southern Pine operations.
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and six years of professional student accounting, bursar operations, or related financial services experience, three years of which were in a supervisory capacity. Directs the management of tuition and fee assessments, account adjustment approvals, processing of student refunds, and the receipt and disbursement of institutional and financial aid funds.
Montgomery, AL30+ days ago
This role owns the design, delivery, and optimization of large-scale finance platforms—primarily ERP and adjacent digital finance solutions—while partnering closely with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and Revenue Operations. The role leads global engineering teams, drives transformation programs, ensures regulatory compliance, and delivers measurable business outcomes through automation, analytics, and platform modernization.
p>Posting ID: 29481 Job Title: Regular City: Mobile, AL, United States Location: Mobile - Canfor Southern Pine, Inc. The Director, Finance - Canfor Southern Pine (CSP) is a strategic finance leader who partners with the business to drive performance and support long-term value creation across Canfor Southern Pine operations.
Reporting to the VP, Controller, and working closely with the President, CSP, and Leadership Team, this role provides forward-looking financial insight that informs strategy, capital allocation, and key decisions.
li>This position requires in-depth knowledge and skills in financial accounting, accounting theories and principles, including generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting (GASB) with the ability to act independently in resolving operational or management issues within Financial Reporting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- This position will work closely with the Comptroller assuming the lead role in the technical direction in preparation of financial reports and maintain the integrity of general ledger data to enable informed decision making by management and University stakeholders.
Tallassee, AL30+ days ago
In addition, will also lead all aspects of the site’s financial strategy, FP&A, forecasting (development of short-range and long-term commits), planning/budget processes, scenario planning, and financials control in accordance with set policies and procedures, including accounting principles and government compliance. This position will be responsible for partnering with the functional leadership and across the business in order to provide financial guidance and co-lead site priorities such that the site will deliver optimal results to achieve strategic, financial and operational objectives across the business.
Birmingham, AL30+ days ago
You manage a commercially focused portfolio, develop product roadmaps, and collaborate with development leaders to align technology architecture with product objectives, making sure new services have a thoroughly developed support structure. Bachelor's degree or in lieu of a degree, demonstrating, in addition to the minimum years of experience required for the role, three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience in technology for each missing year of college.
Huntsville, Alabama22 days ago
Primarily focused on service delivery for internal customers, the IT Director leads client services, systems administration and network infrastructure efforts and works closely with corporate security, enterprise business systems and cybersecurity teams. The IT Director is a senior leader who reports to the Vice President of Security & IT responsible for overseeing the organization's information technology strategy, infrastructure, operations, and teams.
p>PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy. As a Director, you will provide strategic leadership, mentor team members, and drive impactful communication with internal and external stakeholders on critical bankruptcy-related matters.
This is a senior engineering leadership role built for someone who thrives on building - establishing the rigor, processes, and infrastructure Neptune needs to ensure our full solution stack performs flawlessly before it reaches any customer field trial or pilot. Familiarity with RF communication protocols (e.g., 900 MHz ISM Band, LoRaWAN, Mesh, Bluetooth, Cellular), embedded firmware validation, and cloud-based SaaS backend testing.
p>As an Associate Director in the Deloitte Technology-US (DT-US) Office of the CIO (OCIO) PMO team, you will leverage leading program and project management practices and methodologies to enable world class delivery of our major internal technology programs, while also serving as a Business Portfolio Lead supporting one of Deloitte's core business groups-Consulting, GPS, Advisory & Assurance, Tax, or Audit-or a designated Enterprise Solutions function. Builds and maintains relationships with DT-US leaders, PxE leaders, product owners, and technical and non-technical teams; coordinates with business-aligned stakeholders to develop and maintain a current understanding of the assigned business portfolio, and provides PxE leaders with the portfolio intelligence and program status they need to engage effectively with business stakeholders.
Birmingham, AL15 days ago
li>Ability to organize, coordinate, supervise, lead, and evaluate in a multifaceted, multi-campus, major functional unit of a comprehensive community college; Ability to effectively use computers, multi-task, meet schedules, accommodate change and participate as a key member of college administrative and executive committees and must possess excellent written and oral communication skills; PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- General office environment with the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods;
- Ability to travel independently and navigate between multi-campuses;
- Ability to lift, move, or transport independently up to 50lbs;
- Ability to climb a ladder and/or step stool, bend, stoop, kneel, etc.,
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Montgomery, AL17 days ago
li>Keeps abreast of federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including student enrollment, and appropriately leads, trains, and communicates such to Executive Directors, school-based administrators, student support services, staff, and other stakeholders. The performance of the Executive Director of Federal Programs will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designee, based on the successful administration, oversight, and impact of federal programs, as measured by the following minimum key performance indicators:
- Compliance and Reporting.
Bachelors degree in accounting is required; Minimum of five full-time years of work experience in accounting field is required; Prior experience in non-profit accounting, supervisory experience, and higher education experience are preferred; Raisers Edge and Financial Edge software experience is preferred; Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance is required; Leadership/management skills with experience building and leading high-performing teams is preferred. After completion of 2 years of continuous service, eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of annual leave and, for each additional year of service, annual leave is increased by one day per year to a maximum of 20 days after 10 years.
Birmingham, Alabama30+ days ago
Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community onjobs.genpt.comor create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! The IT Applications Director for Finance, HR, and Corporate Systems will lead the strategic planning, implementation, and management of enterprise applications supporting finance, human resources, and other corporate functions.
Huntsville, AL30+ days ago
You will oversee a distributed team while spearheading innovative AI initiatives-such as AI-driven defect detection, predictive quality analytics, automated root cause analysis, inspection data processing, and process optimization-to support high-reliability missile propulsion, precision strike, hypersonics, seekers, fuzes, sensors, and related systems. 3+ years demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or leading adoption of AI/ML tools, applications, or data-driven solutions in quality, manufacturing, inspection, or engineering contexts (e.g., predictive analytics, computer vision for defect detection, automated process monitoring, or AI-augmented root cause analysis).
li>Provides underwriting leadership across commercial and personal lines by ensuring accurate risk selection, disciplined decision-making, and adherence to carrier underwriting guidelines and authority levels. Ensures consistent, data-driven decision-making aligned with carrier underwriting guidelines, risk appetite, and company objectives while fostering a high-performance, results-oriented culture.
em> Carries out a performance enhancement culture by developing team members for wider roles and responsibilities to foster professional growth and development Possesses a clear understanding of multiple carrier underwriting guidelines and maintains an in-depth knowledge of all tools and models used. Coaches direct reports through regular feedback to provide effective supervision and handling of team member issues including performance, discipline, separation and completion of 30-60-90 Annual performance evaluations, in a timely manner.
Birmingham, AL30+ days ago
li>Maintains partnerships and customer relations with ministry administration, Ascension partners/subsidiaries, Safety & Emergency Management, Landscaping, Fire Systems and other departments to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the facility buildings and grounds. The Facility Director exemplifies and drives a customer centric philosophy that highlights both internal and external relationships; identifies customer needs/expectations and strives to exceed them with efficient, safe and compliant facility operations.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama30+ days ago
p style="margin:0px">This position will involve contact with others, public speaking, dealing with external and internal customers, occasionally dealing with unpleasant or angry people, having face-to-face discussions, analyzing data and information, having the ability to work independently or in a team environment, preparing written letters and memos, critical thinking and using good judgment in decision making. Overview: The Total Rewards Director is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.).
p>Knowledge: Experience: A minimum of 5 years experience required as a Director of Facilities or Engineering at a Class A facility or upper-luxury hotel/resort with a progressive track record in managing a complex campus or multi-site ministry environment. Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of current Microsoft Office 365, use of Macintosh, Asset Management systems (e.g., eMaint, Synergy), and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Tuscaloosa, AL30+ days ago
This position will involve contact with others, public speaking, dealing with external and internal customers, occasionally dealing with unpleasant or angry people, having face-to-face discussions, analyzing data and information, having the ability to work independently or in a team environment, preparing written letters and memos, critical thinking and using good judgment in decision making. The benefits Director is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker''s compensation, life insurance, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.).
li>Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to work effectively with diverse students, other employees, and the public; Commitment to all students, including those of diverse ages, cultures, genders and ethnic backgrounds; Understanding of the broad range of students abilities in an open-admissions college and the ability to accommodate varied learning styles; Successful problem solving skills; Conscientious about how work is done and the desire to do a good job; Initiative and a decisive response to downtime, seizing the opportunity to do other work; Attention to detail; A focus on friendliness and patience when responding to students; Readiness and desire to learn new things and apply that knowledge; Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet student needs; A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand; Confidence in decision-making and communication skills. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
Huntsville, AL18 days ago
Primary Responsibilities: Aircraft Survivability Equipment testing, including but not limited to, qualitatively and quantitatively assess sensors, jammers, software upgrades, and other aircraft survivability systems. For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
ul>Establish and lead a data intelligence and analytics function that delivers actionable insights to inform go-to-market strategy, account prioritization, territory planning, pipeline quality, sales performance, customer trends, and segment-specific opportunities across Enterprise and SLED. The ideal candidate brings a blend of commercial acumen, operational rigor, analytical depth, and team-building capability, with the ability to work cross-functionally across Sales, Marketing, Product, Service Delivery, IT, Finance, and Legal.
Huntsville, AL30+ days ago
Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Womens Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the Lilly Site leadership team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the organization, the facility and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.
p>Bachelor''s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university AND ten (10) years or more of relevant professional full-time experience in finance; - Three (3) or more years of managerial experience in finance;
- Possession of a valid driver''s license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver''s Permit.
- Master''s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university AND seven (7) years or more of relevant professional full-time experience in finance.
p>Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home. Two years hospice experience and at least one year of supervisory experience, or two years experience in leadership/management in healthcare or hospice.
The Senior Regional Business Director serves as the strategic field leader within a designated geographic region and is accountable for building, developing, and scaling a high-performing Oncology Account Management team to successfully launch and drive adoption of darovasertib in metastatic Uveal Melanoma. Non-Solicitation Policy and Notice to Agencies and Recruiters: IDEAYA's Non-Solicitation Policy strictly prohibits agencies and recruiters from any contact and communication with IDEAYA employees, managers, and leaders to submit unsolicited candidate resumes and/or to solicit business partnerships.
Tallassee, AL30+ days ago
p>Direct and develop finance and accounting teams, to provide all employees opportunity for growth and development Leading all aspects of GKN Tallassee manufacturing site's financial strategy Lead a team of finance and accounting professionals Responsible for the development, implementation and control of finance systems and records for accurate reporting and recording of financial information Establish finance and accounting procedures and controls to ensure transactions are properly recorded and to safeguard company assets Establish and maintain internal finance and accounting controls to verify the accuracy in computations, proper support in classification and recording of all transactions Provide strong leadership to operating teams to ensure established finance controls are well-understood and followed Provide finance and accounting policy interpretation and guidance to the accounting and operating teams Includes the preparation of finance and accounting position papers Control the general ledger to ensure that all invoices, cash receipts, invoice adjustments and general ledger transactions are properly documented and recorded Ensure Disclosure Statement accurately reflects accounting practices and ensures compliance with Disclosure Statement Leads financial internal and external audits, DCAA, DCMA, FACTS reviews, and balance sheet reviews for all applicable sites Develop solutions to complex financial business issues encountered within the businesses Direct special financial projects comprised of cross functional teams as needed Ensure business unit compliance with GKN Aerospace policies and procedures Provide key decision makers financial support and analysis to make informed decision Manage, educate, and mentor staff / team of professionals Create an atmosphere where people are engaged, rewarded for progress, and share a strong sense of ownership of the organization Lead the finance monthly closing process to ensure timely and accurate reporting Perform other finance and accounting duties as required. Site and/or plant-level financial leadership experience Aerospace experience Government accounting experience Ability to manage cross functional teams Business acumen and understanding of business operations Excellent PC skills in Windows Suite Capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines Unquestioned business ethics, honesty, and integrity Strong organizational skills, process adherence skills, and communication / interpersonal skills.
Birmingham, AL17 days ago
This role serves as a liaison between other departments regarding physical security procedures and partners closely with the Information Security function to ensure a unified security posture as EHC rapidly scales across geographies, facility types, and threat profiles. Develops and operates enterprise security technology including a Physical Security Operations Center (PSOC) for 24/7 monitoring, alerting, and response across corporate, hospital, and new construction facilities with defined escalation and coordination protocols.
Hoover, Alabama30+ days ago
Overview: Hiring Range: $89,148.80-$119,433.60
Starting salary may be adjusted depending on experience.
Qualifications: - Master's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university AND seven (7) years or more of relevant professional full-time experience in finance.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university AND ten (10) years or more of relevant professional full-time experience in finance;
- Three (3) or more years of managerial experience in finance;
- Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver's Permit.
Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263-bed hospital located in Florence, Alabama, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.
p>The Director of Credentialing is responsible for leading, managing, and enhancing the organization’s credentialing, privileging, provider enrollment, and payer enrollment operations across all clinics and care delivery sites. Prepare and present executive-ready materials including slide decks, dashboards, and credentialing summaries for operational and leadership reviews.
Birmingham, AL30+ days ago
Primary Roles and Responsibilities: Lead and compile due diligence to draw conclusions on material current and future risks and mitigates; identify performance drivers, project future performance, and anticipate ability to repay debt; apply industry research across transactions and share key takeaways across the organization. The Team Lead will serve as a subject matter expert in the PFI (including renewable energy, solar, Natural Gas Electricity Generation, Electric Transmission, and Public Private Partnership) and work closely with Relationship Managers as well as Credit Risk to drive profitable growth while protecting the Bank.
li>Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to work effectively with diverse students, other employees, and the public; Commitment to all students, including those of diverse ages, cultures, genders and ethnic backgrounds; Understanding of the broad range of students abilities in an open-admissions college and the ability to accommodate varied learning styles; Successful problem solving skills; Conscientious about how work is done and the desire to do a good job; Initiative and a decisive response to downtime, seizing the opportunity to do other work; Attention to detail; A focus on friendliness and patience when responding to students; Readiness and desire to learn new things and apply that knowledge; Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet student needs; A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand; Confidence in decision-making and communication skills. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
Birmingham, AL16 days ago
p>JOB OVERVIEW: The Director, Manufacturing & Operations is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Rampart Operations Center, including manufacturing coordination, outsourced vendor coordination, procurement support, inventory management, order fulfillment, logistics, service operations, facility readiness, and operational process execution. This role ensures that operational systems, people, vendors, facilities, and processes are aligned to support customer demand, product quality, service delivery, cost control, safety, and company growth - all in a safe and supportive environment for Rampart Team Members.
Contributes to providing a comprehensive set of ERM tools, practices and policies to analyze and report enterprise risks, including the analytical, systems and data management capabilities to support the risk management programs, consolidating and integrating ERM tools and functions, and implementing a set of risk metrics and reports that include key risk exposures and early warning indicators. Partners with key stakeholders in the business and provides trusted risk consulting, guidance and assistance to business units to prepare risk self-assessments, including analyzing mitigating controls, identifying gaps, and facilitating the creation of management action plans, as well as required reporting and escalations of significant business risks.
Huntsville, Alabama25 days ago
The position will focus on growth opportunities within organizations such as the Capability Program Executive (CPE) Enterprise Software and Services (ES2), the Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command and Control and Counter–Command and Control, Army Materiel Command, and other key Army stakeholders. The Director will work closely with Guidehouse leaders across the Defense & Security Sector and with technology-enabled practitioners to identify and pursue new opportunities, ensure high-quality delivery, and support the development and mentorship of practitioners within the Defense and Intelligence practice.
Birmingham, AL30+ days ago
H-1B Lottery Policy PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members.
Birmingham, AL30+ days ago
p>PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy. Working in this area, you will provide consulting services to clients, analysing their needs, implementing software solutions, and offering training and support for effective utilisation of Microsoft applications.
Huntsville, AL24 days ago
The position will focus on growth opportunities within organizations such as the Capability Program Executive (CPE) Enterprise Software and Services (ES2), the Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command and Control and Counter-Command and Control, Army Materiel Command, and other key Army stakeholders. The Director will work closely with Guidehouse leaders across the Defense & Security Sector and with technology-enabled practitioners to identify and pursue new opportunities, ensure high-quality delivery, and support the development and mentorship of practitioners within the Defense and Intelligence practice.
West Compliance, Human Resources, and Document Control Managers to ensure synchronization of recordkeeping, inclusive of but not limited to HIPAA protected pre-employment information, training records, certifications, JSAs, near misses, SIFs, and all OSHA and regulatory required documentation. Formal safety training and competency in hazardous energy control and LOTO, scaffolding, crane management, steel erection, emergency response, fall management, excavation and confined space, rigging, and environmental hazard recognition.