Onsite Senior Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting

Kumc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 122,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City is seeking an Assistant Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting. This role leads the Control & Reporting and Student Financial Accounting teams, ensuring accurate period-end closings, strong internal controls, and clear financial analysis.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, policy updates, and collaboration with university management. The position emphasizes technical accounting, process improvement, and effective training of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Eight years of relevant work experience with complex reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience with ERP financial systems and people management.
• CPA certification and/or Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Accounting staff including the Control & Reporting and Student Financial Accounting teams.
• Issue timely period-end closing reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Maintain controls over all accounting transactions and update policies as needed.
• Perform trend analysis at department level.
• Develop and deliver financial training sessions for department administrators.
• Represent Director in meetings with university management.
• Build relationships with department finance personnel for efficient reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel Pivot/VLOOKUP

ERP Finance Systems

Managing employees

Financial reconciliations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday Financial

Job description

University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City is seeking an Assistant Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting. This role leads the Control & Reporting and Student Financial Accounting teams, ensuring accurate period-end closings, strong internal controls, and clear financial analysis.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, policy updates, and collaboration with university management. The position emphasizes technical accounting, process improvement, and effective training of