Accounting Manager Principal

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University of Kentucky is hiring an Accounting Manager Principal. The role requires providing strategic leadership and operational oversight within Student Account Services, managing daily financial operations, ensuring compliance, supervising staff, and driving improvements across systems and policies to support university financial integrity and student services.

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Lead and manage daily operations of Student Account Services, ensuring accuracy and internal controls
Supervise staff including hiring, performance management, and professional development
Oversee student accounting and loan programs compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations
Serve as liaison for enterprise financial system SAP, managing billing, payments, refunds, and reporting
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements; implement improvements as needed
Handle complex student account and loan escalations and issue resolution
Prepare and submit financial and regulatory reports to internal and external stakeholders
Lead special projects and represent the department at committees and university events
Require bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of related experience
Salary range: $62,941-103,834 per year with comprehensive benefits and potential hybrid work arrangement

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Job Title	Accounting Manager Principal
Requisition Number	RE54509
Working Title
Department Name	3A050: STUDENT ACCOUNT SERVICES
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	48
Salary Range	$62,941-103,834/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs.
Shift	Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary	Lead Financial Operations That Make a Campus Impact The University of Kentucky is seeking an Accounting Manager Principal to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight within Student Account Services. This role sits at the intersection of financial management, compliance, and student services, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of critical accounting operations that support the university community. You’ll lead a high-performing team, oversee complex financial processes, and drive continuous improvement across systems, policies, and service delivery. What You’ll Do Lead and manage daily operations of Student Account Services, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong internal controls Provide direct and indirect supervision to staff, including hiring, performance management, and professional development Oversee administration of student accounting and loan programs, including compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations Serve as a key liaison for enterprise systems (SAP), managing processes such as billing, payments, refunds, reporting, and system enhancements Monitor and ensure compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements, implementing policy and process improvements as needed Manage complex student account and loan issues, providing resolution and guidance for escalated cases Prepare, analyze, and submit financial and regulatory reports to internal stakeholders and external agencies Lead special projects, support strategic initiatives, and represent the department on committees and at university events What You’ll Bring Experience in accounting, financial operations, or student financial services, with increasing levels of responsibility Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and drive organizational performance Deep understanding of financial compliance, internal controls, and regulatory requirements Experience working with enterprise financial systems (e.g., SAP) and complex reporting processes Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across technical, operational, and leadership audiences A commitment to customer service excellence and continuous improvement Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree 6+ years of related experience What’s In It for You Meaningful Impact: Oversee financial operations that directly support students and the university’s mission Leadership Opportunity: Guide and develop a team while shaping departmental strategy and processes Professional Growth: Expand expertise in compliance, enterprise systems, and higher education finance Hybrid Flexibility: Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements with approval Collaborative Environment: Work alongside leadership and partners across finance, IT, and student services Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth UK’s Exceptional Benefits Why Now? As the university continues to navigate evolving financial regulations, technology systems, and student service expectations, this role is essential to ensuring strong financial stewardship and operational excellence. In this position, you’ll help: Strengthen compliance and financial integrity across student account operations Enhance system functionality and reporting capabilities Improve processes that support both staff efficiency and student experience You’ll step into a leadership role where your expertise, initiative, and strategic thinking will have a lasting impact on financial operations and student success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Supervision, leadership, organization, communication, analytical skills
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	06/04/2026
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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Job Title	Accounting Manager Principal
Requisition Number	RE54509
Working Title
Department Name	3A050: STUDENT ACCOUNT SERVICES
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	48
Salary Range	$62,941-103,834/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25 lbs.
Shift	Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary	Lead Financial Operations That Make a Campus Impact The University of Kentucky is seeking an Accounting Manager Principal to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight within Student Account Services. This role sits at the intersection of financial management, compliance, and student services, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of critical accounting operations that support the university community. You’ll lead a high-performing team, oversee complex financial processes, and drive continuous improvement across systems, policies, and service delivery. What You’ll Do Lead and manage daily operations of Student Account Services, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong internal controls Provide direct and indirect supervision to staff, including hiring, performance management, and professional development Oversee administration of student accounting and loan programs, including compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations Serve as a key liaison for enterprise systems (SAP), managing processes such as billing, payments, refunds, reporting, and system enhancements Monitor and ensure compliance with financial regulations and audit requirements, implementing policy and process improvements as needed Manage complex student account and loan issues, providing resolution and guidance for escalated cases Prepare, analyze, and submit financial and regulatory reports to internal stakeholders and external agencies Lead special projects, support strategic initiatives, and represent the department on committees and at university events What You’ll Bring Experience in accounting, financial operations, or student financial services, with increasing levels of responsibility Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and drive organizational performance Deep understanding of financial compliance, internal controls, and regulatory requirements Experience working with enterprise financial systems (e.g., SAP) and complex reporting processes Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across technical, operational, and leadership audiences A commitment to customer service excellence and continuous improvement Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree 6+ years of related experience What’s In It for You Meaningful Impact: Oversee financial operations that directly support students and the university’s mission Leadership Opportunity: Guide and develop a team while shaping departmental strategy and processes Professional Growth: Expand expertise in compliance, enterprise systems, and higher education finance Hybrid Flexibility: Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements with approval Collaborative Environment: Work alongside leadership and partners across finance, IT, and student services Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth UK’s Exceptional Benefits Why Now? As the university continues to navigate evolving financial regulations, technology systems, and student service expectations, this role is essential to ensuring strong financial stewardship and operational excellence. In this position, you’ll help: Strengthen compliance and financial integrity across student account operations Enhance system functionality and reporting capabilities Improve processes that support both staff efficiency and student experience You’ll step into a leadership role where your expertise, initiative, and strategic thinking will have a lasting impact on financial operations and student success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	Supervision, leadership, organization, communication, analytical skills
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	06/04/2026
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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