Manager, Accounting

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

7d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Financial Affairs partners with the UCF community to improve and deliver administrative and financial services through innovative business and technological solutions and sound fiscal stewardship. The University of Central Florida’s Financial Affairs division is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead student financial cashiering services, in-person and email customer service units, and management of campus cash and check collections. The position directs, develops, and guides a team while ensuring completion of operational, administrative, and university financial objectives. The role oversees high-volume depository operations, financial reporting and reconciliations across Oracle PeopleSoft and Workday, cashiering offices, deposits, controls, audit responses, and compliance with applicable Florida and UCF requirements. The successful candidate is required to work on-site at UCF as their primary work location. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The anticipated salary range is $75,000 to $80,000; the posting also lists an expected salary of $64,518 to negotiable, with final salary based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. UCF does not offer visa sponsorship or accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for candidates sponsored by another employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals sponsored by another employer are not available.
Work on-site at UCF as the primary work location is an essential function of the role.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience in accounting or financial operations in higher education or the public sector.
Experience managing financial reporting and reconciliations in enterprise financial systems such as Oracle PeopleSoft or Workday.
Experience managing and developing a team of professional staff.
Familiarity with Florida Statutes, Board of Governors regulations, and public university financial policies and procedures.
Ability to develop and implement internal controls, audit responses, and process improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively across functional areas.
Knowledge of Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance standards and experience maintaining related certifications.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage university main depository account operations, including annual deposits exceeding $600 million, and guide personnel on administrative policies and procedures for administrative and fiscal operations.
Hire, train, coach, and evaluate direct-report staff.
Direct and manage daily, monthly, and annual financial reports and reconciliations across Oracle PeopleSoft and Workday, and evaluate and modify business processes to adapt to the systems.
Manage the opening, closing, and operations of university cashiering offices; manage cash, check, and wire deposits; and review and monitor outstanding deposits to the general ledger.
Interpret, formulate, and implement operational and UCF policies and procedures.
Recommend, create, and implement short- and long-term strategic goals and operational plans; analyze financial functions and recommend department controls.
Respond to audit reports and ensure ongoing internal controls to safeguard university funds and assets.
Serve as a liaison among functional areas and departments.
Interpret and ensure compliance with Florida Statutes, Board of Governors regulations, and UCF policies and regulations.
Obtain and maintain the required annual Student Account Services certification related to Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned.