Directs the activities of financial personnel through lower level managers and supervisors by overseeing the progress and finalization of the work product, interviewing and selecting applicants or approving selections, providing disciplinary action, ensuring appropriate training is provided to staff, conducting performance evaluations and establishing work priorities. Plans and directs division activities by establishing financial goals, objectives, and short and long-range plans to ensure consistency with overall agency/institution mission. Oversees the development, revision, implementation, and monitoring of administrative policies and procedures, biennial and interim budgets, and reallocation needs of the department. Ensures accuracy of financial data through the review and creation of financial and statistical reports. Serves as member of the executive leadership team. Provides technical assistance, guidance, and information to internal and external contacts, legislators, vendors, and other customers by researching and interpreting federal and state laws and agency policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.