Assistant Director – Sponsored Programs

About the role

UCF is looking for an Assistant Director to lead post‑award accounting for sponsored research and core revenue operations. The role oversees financial reporting, invoicing, cash management and compliance for federal, state and private grants exceeding $200 million annually.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise all post‑award financial reporting, invoicing and expenditure reviews for sponsored awards.
• Hire, train, coach and evaluate grants accounting staff, setting goals and conducting performance appraisals.
• Collaborate with investigators and research administrators to resolve funding issues and communicate policy changes.
• Implement and monitor internal controls, manage accounts‑receivable collections and reconcile general‑ledger accounts.
• Prepare year‑end financial activities, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and required journal entries.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise on university, sponsor and federal regulations to ensure compliant financial administration.

Required profile

• Extensive knowledge of federal, state and university regulations, GAAP and ERP financial systems.
• Proven leadership experience supervising accounting teams in a research‑intensive environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with attention to detail.

Required skills

• ERP financial systems

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape financial processes for a major research university.
• Leadership role with signature authority on financial documents.
• Professional development and collaborative work environment.