Classification Title: Assistant Director, Accounting
Classification Minimum Requirements: Masters degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
Job Description:
The University of Florida is seeking a skilled and strategic Financial Reporting Team Leader to join our CFO Division. In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation of the Universitys comprehensive consolidated financial statements and other required external reports, along with providing essential support and strategic analysis to the University and its Component Units.
Specific duties include:
Technical and Operational: • Direct comprehensive financial reporting operations • Manage production of Universitys Annual Financial Report • Oversee external reporting and audit requirements • Provide strategic support to Colleges, Units, and Component Units
Customer Service: • Creating and maintaining a customer-centric environment • Ensuring high-quality service experiences for both internal university departments and external stakeholders
Leadership: • Lead high-performing financial reporting team • Create continuous improvement frameworks • Strategic Direction: Develop and implement innovative departmental strategies • Align financial reporting objectives with Universitys broader goals
Transformation: • Drive ERP transformation initiatives • Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for financial reporting during system transitions • Communicate complex technical requirements effectively
Special Projects: • Performs a variety of special projects as needed
Expected Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
Required Qualifications: Masters degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.
Preferred: Certified Public Accountant or equivalent Certification or eligible and willing to complete within two years. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Outlook, and Word. Also, have extensive knowledge/understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Experience managing and reporting on internal and external audit activities over financial reporting. Experience with financial statement consolidation and reporting across a complex environment. Experience using PeopleSoft and/or Workday Financial systems. Experience with government or higher education accounting and/or financial reporting.
Special Instructions to Applicants: In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.
Health Assessment Required: No