Accounting Director Principal - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-26
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleAccounting Director PrincipalRequisition NumberRE50715Working TitleAccounting and Financial Reporting DirectorDepartment Name3A300:Accounting & Financial Reporting ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level50Salary Range$81,640-138,798/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
7 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time. Performing repetitive motion tasks. Effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Shift
Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Job Summary
Responsible for University wide compliance with state and institutional policies and procedures; preparation and analysis of the University’s consolidated, affiliated corporation and component unit financial statements and other reports in accordance with GAAP, AICPA, GASB, NACUBO, CAS and IRS guidelines. Assist UFS leadership to achieve goals and objectives of the division and the University.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows, Excel, Word, SAP, Accounting, Management, organization
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/Experience
Accounting degree
CPA preferred
Deadline to Apply07/01/2025Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How many years have you been directly responsible for financial statement preparation, review, and analysis?
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years, up through 10 years
    • More than 10 years, up through 15 years
    • More than 15 years
  2. * Describe your experience performing financial statement preparation, review and analysis.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Please select the response which best represents your years of paid, full-time employment experience with leading teams.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  4. * Describe your experience in leading a team or an organization. What is your approach to leadership?

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in higher education in an accounting and financial reporting position.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents




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