Manager, Accounting

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees invites applications for an Accounting Manager in the Financial Affairs division. This on-site role leads student financial cashiering, in-person and email customer service, and campus cash/deposit operations, driving accuracy and compliance across the university's financial functions.

You will build and develop a high-performing team, oversee reporting across Oracle PeopleSoft and Workday, ensure PCI compliance, and partner with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading a team in a university or public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial operations and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the university's depository account operations and cash handling.
• Hires, trains, coaches, and evaluates staff direct reports.
• Prepares daily, monthly, and annual financial reports and reconciliations across Oracle PeopleSoft and Workday.
• Manages cashiering offices, deposits, and general ledger reviews to ensure accuracy.
• Develops and implements strategic goals and operational plans; advises on controls.
• Responds to audit reports and maintains internal controls to safeguard funds.

Skills

Staff management

Financial reporting

Compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

Oracle PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

Financial Affairs

Financial Affairs partners with our UCF community to continuously improve and deliver outstanding administrative and financial services through innovative business and technological solutions and sound fiscal stewardship.

The Opportunity

The University of Central Florida's Financial Affairs division is seeking a dynamic and experienced Accounting Manager to lead and oversee its student financial cashiering services, in-person and email customer service units, and management of all campus cash/check collections. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for directing, developing, and guiding a team while ensuring the successful completion of all tasks, projects, and administrative mandates that advance the department's and university's financial goals. If you are a detail-oriented accounting professional with a passion for operational excellence, compliance, and leadership in a fast-paced university environment, we invite you to bring your expertise to Knight Nation.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the university's main depository account operations, including high-volume deposits exceeding $600 million annually; provides guidance to personnel on administrative policies and procedures to effectively manage administrative and fiscal operations.
• Hires, trains, coaches, and evaluates staff direct reports.
• Directs and manages the preparation of daily, monthly, and annual financial reports and reconciliations across two financial systems - Oracle PeopleSoft and Workday; evaluates and modifies business processes to adapt to these systems.
• Manages the opening, closing, and operations of university cashiering offices; manages cash, check, and wire deposits and reviews and monitors outstanding deposits to the general ledger; interprets, formulates, and implements operational and UCF policies and procedures.
• Recommends, creates, and implements long- and short-term strategic plan goals and operational plans; analyzes financial functions and makes recommendations for department controls.
• Responds to audit reports and ensures the continuous existence of internal controls to safeguard and protect the university's funds and other assets; serves as liaison among functional areas and departments.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with Florida Statutes, BOG regulations, and UCF policies and regulations; responsible for obtaining and maintaining the required annual certification for Student Account Services with respect to Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6) .

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in accounting or financial operations within a higher education or public sector environment.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Proven ability to develop and implement internal controls, audit responses, and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across functional areas.
• Knowledge of Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance standards and experience maintaining related certifications.

Employment Details

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 to $80,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at UCF as their primary work location. On-site presence is an essential function of this role.

Employer Culture

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to