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AST DIR, Financial Reporting

Inside Higher Ed
Gainesville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026
Job No: 536404

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Jacksonville Campus

Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Executive/Director/Management, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support

Department: 64601000 - FA-GEN ACCTG AND FIN RPTG ADMN

Job Description

Classification Title:

Assistant Director, Accounting

Classification Minimum Requirements:

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.

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 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

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

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.

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 position is 'Open until Filled'. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until a suitable pool of candidates has been established.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required:

No

Applications Close:

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/536404

Our Commitment:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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