What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Accounting position at University of Nebraska Medical Center?
Department General Accounting 50001230 Business Unit Business & Finance Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site) Position Summary
POSTING FOR UNMC EMPLOYEES ONLY
Responsible for the management of the General Accounting Office, preparation of financial statements and the financial statements audit for UNMC. Additionally, the role will participate in the most complex general accounting projects and Assist the Assistant Vice Chancellor & Controller in the University’s accounting functions. These functions include establishing and maintaining ledgers, accounting principles, practices, internal controls, procedures, and adoption of new GASBs. The role will work closely with members of the campus community both internally and externally to Business and Finance with the goals of improving Internal Controls and increasing efficiency and effectiveness of business operations.
Position Details
Responsible for the management of the General Accounting Office, preparation of financial statements and the financial statements audit for UNMC. Additionally, the role will participate in the most complex general accounting projects and Assist the Assistant Vice Chancellor & Controller in the University’s accounting functions. These functions include establishing and maintaining ledgers, accounting principles, practices, internal controls, procedures, and adoption of new GASBs. The role will work closely with members of the campus community both internally and externally to Business and Finance with the goals of improving Internal Controls and increasing efficiency and effectiveness of business operations.
Additional Information
Posting Category Operations Working Title Director of Accounting (Posting for UNMC Employees Only) Job Title Admin Bus Op Specialist Salary Grade AB26S Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY Salary Range $101,200 - $161,900/annual Job Requisition Begin Date 04/07/2025 Application Review Date 04/14/2025 Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
Accounting, Finance or Business-related field
(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)
(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)
Required Experience
6 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Progressively responsible experience in financial management
(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)
(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)
Required License
No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
N/A
Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Required Other Computer Applications:
Experienced use of data warehouses
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership experience in general accounting.
- Strong management skills for effectively achieving the general accounting departments goals for financial reporting and its significant underlying workflows.
- Ability to identify and prioritize tasks, to carry out assignments from start to finish, to make independent judgments, and to function with minimal supervision.
- Ability to present technical information and training to all levels of UNMC community.
- Effective communication skills to work with external auditors, internal management, staff and leadership.
- Ability to read, interpret and explain GASB, SAS, COSO, State regulations, Uniform Guidance, policies and procedures.
- Ability to supervise, delegate and instruct employees.
Preferred Education:
Master's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Master’s Degree or concentration in Accounting
Preferred Experience:
| Financial Auditing experience with CPA firm or Government Agency.
Preferred License:
Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Preferred Computer Applications:
SAP
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
N/A
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Commitment to quality improvement, continuous learning, and cultural competence. Ability to counsel superiors regarding alternative courses of action.
- Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills, accurate decision-making, and ability to perform calmly within limited time frames.
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Salary : $101,200 - $161,900
