Assistant Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

5d•$122,121 - $195,394•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting manages day-to-day operations of the Control & Reporting and Student Financial Accounting teams. The role includes hands-on accounting and reporting, fund reconciliation, process improvement, and personnel management. Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting, the Assistant Director may serve as the Director’s delegate on University initiatives. The position is open to current KU/KUMC employees in the Finance division. It is onsite, primarily at the Kansas City campus, with possible work at other campuses as needed. Application review begins November 5, 2026. The role supervises accounting staff across the Control & Reporting team and Student Financial Accounting team. The Control & Reporting team handles accounts receivable, bank accounts, and state fund reconciliations. The Student Financial Accounting team handles student payments, loan processing, loan deferment and forgiveness, student refunds, and student billing. The role also supports period-end close, accounting controls and policies, trend analysis, special projects, long-range plans, financial training, and collaboration with University personnel. This is a regular, full-time salaried position. The posted pay range is $122,121 to $195,394, with a reasonable starting pay estimate from the minimum to midpoint based on relevant factors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related degree.
Eight years of relevant work experience.
Experience with complex financial reconciliations.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, V-Lookups, and other advanced functions.
Experience with financial statements, cash, and internal controls.
Experience with ERP finance systems.
Experience managing employees.
Attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Multitasking and time-management skills.
Written and oral communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant).
Ten years of relevant work experience.
Public accounting audit experience.
Experience presenting to executives and leadership.
Experience with Workday Financial.

Responsibilities

Supervise accounting staff, including the Control & Reporting team and Student Financial Accounting team.
Issue timely and accurate period-end closing reconciliations and supporting schedules.
Maintain controls over accounting transactions; review, update, and implement policies as needed, collaborating with related University entities to ensure consistency.
Perform trend analysis at the department level.
Assist with compiling and analyzing special projects and long-range plans.
Design, prepare, and present financial training for new and existing department administrators, including training on spend category mapping and GL structure.
Accompany or represent the Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting in meetings with University management.
Develop relationships with department finance personnel to improve the efficiency of financial data reporting.
Serve as a delegate of the Director on University initiatives when needed.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning on day one.
Health expense accounts with employer contributions for employees participating in a qualifying health plan.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Additional voluntary insurance plans.
Paid vacation and sick time, accruing upon hire.
Ten paid holidays.
One paid discretionary day after six months of employment.
Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, and military service, and parental leave after 12 months of employment.
Retirement program with an employer contribution.
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b).