AST DIR, Financial Reporting

AST DIR, Financial Reporting

Job No: 536404
Work Type:
Full Time

Location:

Jacksonville Campus
Categories:
Business/Accounting/Finance, Executive/Director/Management, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department:  - FA-GEN ACCTG AND FIN RPTG ADMN

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:

• 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

• Creating and maintaining a customer‑centric environment
• Ensuring high‑quality service experiences for both internal university departments and external stakeholders.

• Lead high‑performing financial reporting team
• Create continuous improvement frameworks

• Develop and implement innovative departmental strategies
• Align financial reporting objectives with University's broader goals

• Drive ERP transformation initiatives
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for financial reporting during system transitions
• Communicate complex technical requirements effectively

• Performs several special projects as needed

Expected Salary:
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.
• 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 People Soft 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.

Applications Close: 07 January 2026

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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  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.