Assistant Director, Accounting and Finance

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director for Accounting and Finance.•Boca Raton, FL. This position plays a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, improving business processes, and guiding departments in effective fiscal management while contributing to the division's overall operational and strategic goals.

Summary of responsibilities:

Works closely with the Director, Student Affairs Finance & Accounting in assigned areas to ensure the goals of the University are met. Serves as Cost Center Manager for various functional areas within the division, with responsibilities that include approving all expenditures and Human Resources processes in Workday, and ensuring accurate coding and compliance with budget and university and state regulations. Enters, retrieves, and analyzes data in Workday and Adaptive to provide analysis and guidance for meeting budget expectations and to prepare budgets for future fiscal years. Assists with the creation and updating of divisional policies and procedures to ensure audit compliance. Evaluates and provides feedback and recommendations regarding departmental auditing and compliance procedures. Assists with audit compliance and analyzes business processes within departments. Recommend improvements and/or enhancements to the business processes for audit/compliance and efficiency. Directs and approves Owl Central or other Pre-Approval forms for financial expenditures and Human Resources actions in assigned areas. Provides guidance, support, and assistance as needed to personnel at all levels regarding daily transactions, budget creation and management, and year-end close in accordance with university and state budget and accounting policies and regulations. Prepares and records journal entries and prepares reconciliations. Oversees expense controls, including the preliminary review of expense justification requests, purchase requisitions, and payment requests for completeness and necessity of purchase (Evaluation of spend categories, budget balances, and available cash). Reviews Salary and Benefits and OPS encumbrances to ensure accuracy. Assists with maintaining accurate balances of departmental open/blanket purchase orders and analyzes invoices for accuracy. Prepares monthly forecasting reports and monitors monthly P&L activity. Ensures all encumbrances are accurate. Maintains positive cash flow and budget availability in assigned areas. Provides periodic financial updates to the Director of Finance & Accounting and Vice President. Assists the Director of Finance & Accounting with processing contracts for the Division and other Student Affairs finance team members as directed. FAU Benefits and Perks If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Sick Leave Pool Program. Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion). Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty•Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php Explore Living in Palm Beach County The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live.

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BDB Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.

Salary:

$65,000•$70,000 annually. Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs Location:

Boca Raton Work Days and Hours:

Monday•Friday, 8am•5pm. Some nights and weekends are required.

Application Deadline:

2026-05-12 Special Instructions to

Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

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OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1. Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins. With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015•2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply. To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit: www.fau.edu In order to be considered for a position, you must apply through this job website. For more information on how to apply for a position, please review the applicable Applicant Tutorial. To contact Recruitment Services, send an e-mail to jobs@fau.edu. Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic's Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to accomodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057 or email jobs@fau.edu. For communications assistance, call 7-1-1. Clery Act Information Consumer Information Visit Florida Atlantic's Consumer Information page for more information about financial aid, its campus, facilities, student athletes, campus security, fire safety, as well as preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Paper copies are available upon request by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid. Florida Statute 1010.35•Screening Foreign Researchers Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant's 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).