Department: Institutional Finance: Accounting & Financial Reporting ----- Accounting & Financial Reporting Position Title: Assistant Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting Job Family Group: Professional Staff Job Description Summary: The Assistant Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Control & Reporting and the Student Financial Accounting teams. This includes hands on accounting & reporting, fund reconciliation, process improvement and management of personnel. Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting, the AD, Control & Reporting will serve as a delegate of the Director when needed on various University initiatives. Job Description: This position is open to current KU/KUMC employees in the Finance division. Review of applications begins November 5, 2026 Job Duties Supervision of Accounting staff including the Control & Reporting team (Accounting Manager and other accountants that are responsible for Accounts Receivable (Billing/Invoicing and Collections), Bank Accounts, and State fund reconciliations) and Student Financial Accounting team (Student Accounting Manager and other administrative personnel responsible for Student Payments, Loan processing, Loan Deferment/Forgiveness, Student Refunds, Student Billing, etc.) Issue timely and accurate period-end closing reconciliations and supporting schedules. Maintain a system of controls over all accounting transactions. Review, update, and implement new policies as needed. Collaborate with related University entities to ensure consistency. Perform trend analysis at the department level. Assist with compilation and analysis of special projects and long-range plans. Design, prepare and present financial training sessions for new and existing department administrators, including new spend category mapping and GL structure. Accompany and/or represent Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting in meetings with university management. Develop and build relationships with department finance personnel for increased efficiency in reporting of financial data. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work Environment This position is onsite. The primary work location is at the Kansas City campus but may be asked to go to other campuses as needed. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree. This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations. Work Experience: Eight (8) years of relevant work experience. Experience with complex financial reconciliations. Experience with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, V-Lookups, and other advanced functions. Experience in financial statements, cash, and internal controls. Experience with ERP Finance Systems. Experience managing employees. Preferred Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in a related field. Certifications/Licenses: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Work Experience: Ten (10) years of relevant work experience. Public Accounting audit experience. Experience presenting to executives and leadership. Experience in Workday Financial. Skills Attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills. Multitasking and time management skills. Written and oral communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Comprehensive Benefits Package: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html Employee Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Rate Type: Salary Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Pay Range: $122,121.00 - $195,394.00 Minimum $122,121.00 Midpoint $158,760.00 Maximum $195,394.00 The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care. The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination https://kumc-publicpoliciesandprocedures.policystat.com/policy/8446235/latest/ Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment. https://civilrights.ku.edu/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf https://www.laborposters.org/federal/1606-federal-pay-transparency-poster.htm

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