REVISED* Associate Director for Finance, UNLV Student Life, Business Services R0149349

Associate Director for Finance, UNLV Student Life, Business Services

Posting Close Date: 07/31/2026

• Under the supervision of the Director for Finance for Student Life Business Office, provide support, guidance, and direction related to finance and business practices.
• Ensure all business processes comply with NSHE, BOR, NRS, NAC, and university policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain the integrity of program accounts and the use of funds, maximizing availability for division priorities while meeting reporting and financial information requirements.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations: general accounting, general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and account management.
• Manage a team of 3 Accounting Technicians I, 2 Accounting Assistants 2, and 1 Accounting Assistant 3.
• Assist the Director in creating internal policies, procedures, audits, financial forecasting models, and support the budget cycle.
• Provide guidance and oversight in general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, and cash management.
• Reconcile meal plan revenue, student fee revenue, and rental revenue from Sales to meet annual expenses such as debt service, operating expenses, salaries, and departmental supplies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three years full-time post‑bachelor’s experience with direct supervision of full‑time staff.
• Strong experience with budget creation, analysis, fiscal reporting, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, budget principles, and cost accounting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment with multiple competing deadlines.
• Expert user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Google products, and Workday Financial/HR system.

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business‑related field.
• Minimum of three years recent applicable experience in finance and accounting with at least three years in a significant managerial role.
• Outcome assessment and analysis experience preferred.
• Experience with strategic planning and working with area/department planning preferred.
• Experience working in a college/university setting preferred.

All candidates must pass a background screening.

A successful candidate will support and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment, using our Campus Values to guide decisions and actions and demonstrating our Rebel spirit.

Competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair
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Applicants may apply electronically through Workday. Emailed materials will not be accepted.

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