Assistant Director, Accounting

Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

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 University's 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 University's 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 University's 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

Commensurate with education and experience. 

Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

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

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.