Director of Accounting, School of Dental Medicine R0150385

Overview

The University Of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for the position of Director of Accounting, School of Dental Medicine [R0150385]. The Director of Accounting is responsible for providing financial oversight for the School of Dental Medicine, managing a $50 million+ budget and $6 million in clinical collections, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with regulations, and supporting strategic financial planning.

Reporting directly to the Associate Dean for Finance and Administration, CFO, the Director of Accounting ensures that financial processes are executed in alignment with the school’s goals and strategic priorities. The Director provides direct oversight and guidance to the centralized business office and works under the direction of the CFO to implement financial strategies, ensure compliance, and support financial decision-making at the leadership level.

• Provide financial oversight for the School of Dental Medicine, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead process improvements to streamline financial workflows, particularly in billing, insurance claims processing, and collections.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Business Services Manager to implement financial controls and improve business office efficiency.
• Manage audits and ensure regulatory compliance; initially no direct staff supervision, with potential to assume greater supervisory responsibilities as processes stabilize.

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or CHEA and seven (7) years of experience, three (3) years of supervisory experience, and five (5) years of management experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

UNLV may consider additional relevant experience in place of formal education requirements:

• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, four additional years of relevant experience, or an associate's degree plus two additional years of relevant experience.
• For positions requiring a master’s degree, acceptable equivalents include:
  • Six additional years of relevant experience
  • A bachelor’s degree plus two additional years of relevant experience
  • An associate degree plus four additional years of relevant experience

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary is competitive with those at similarly situated institutions. Benefits include a competitive total rewards package with paid time off, sick leave, holidays, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits, no state income tax, and tuition discounts at NSHE schools (including for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents).

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Career advancement opportunities to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels:
  Onboard
• Support for veteran applicants

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. Materials should be addressed to Ron Blaze, Search Committee Chair. Although the position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on Friday, March 6th, 2026.

Applications must be submitted…