AST DIR, Internal Controls

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of experience.

Internal Controls Analysis:

• Leads the CFO Division’s internal controls strategy by overseeing comprehensive assessments of existing functions, guiding research and data analysis, and delivering pragmatic recommendations to divisional leadership
• Champions the design and communication of internal procedures and stakeholder material
• Drives root-cause investigations to address control gaps and risk trends
• Ensures seamless alignment of controls with ERP (Workday) and other system and implementations

Documenting & Reporting:

• Directs the implementation of a risk management tool to strengthen oversight of internal controls across the CFO Division
• Oversees development and maintenance of a control library and risk register
• Partners with divisional leadership to define and monitor metrics, risk thresholds, and KPIs that drive and measure overall control health.

Outreach:

• Leads internal control outreach by building strong relationships with Internal Audit, Compliance, UF Research and other key campus stakeholders

• Provides expert guidance to the CFO Division and campus partners on complex accounting and control issues
• Develops and delivers training and communications that share best practices and promote the importance of a robust control environment across campus

Special Projects:

• Performs a variety of special projects as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Financial Services, the University Controller, and the Associate Director of Analytic Services or as needed to support the CFO Division

Other duties as assigned

90,000 – 100,000

EDUCATION & TRAINING:  Possession or actively working towards a State of Florida CPA, CIA certification or other comparable certification. Prior experience with a risk management software. Experience with financial operations at the University of Florida.

Ability to work and maintain effective working relationships with others; to understand, interpret, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; to effectively communicate in writing and orally; to complete work according to scheduled deadlines; to work with limited supervision; to utilize problem solving techniques and to work independently. This position must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.