Director of Accounting, School of Dental Medicine R0150385

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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 of Accounting 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.

In addition to financial oversight, the Director of Accounting focuses on process improvement, leading efforts to streamline financial workflows, particularly in billing, insurance claims processing, and collections. The Director of Accounting will manage audits, ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal financial regulations. Initially, the Director of Accounting will not supervise staff directly but will collaborate with the Clinical Business Services Manager to implement financial controls and improve business office efficiency.

Over time, the Director of Accounting will take on greater supervisory responsibilities once processes are stabilized and optimized.

• 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 the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Seven (7) years of experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience and five (5) years of management experience.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, applicants may qualify with four additional years of relevant experience, or with 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 competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • 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 (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card…