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Req #: 246296

Department: MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING & ANALYSIS

Posting Date: 06/04/2025

Closing Info:

Closes On 07/02/2025

Salary: $7,647 - $10,417 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-contract-covered-exempt-20250130-a11y.pdf)

We will begin screening completed application materials upon receipt through the close date.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world. UW employees bring their energy and creative problem-solving skills to their work and are dedicated to building stronger minds and a healthier world. UW is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, your experiences, perspectives, and unique identities will be honored at the University of Washington. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Management Accounting & Analysis (MAA) has an outstanding opportunity for an **Assistant Director** to provide strategic, operational, and analytical leadership in support of institution-wide financial management initiatives. This position serves as a key member of the MAA leadership team and is responsible for directing core cost accounting and analysis functions, including the development and negotiation of fringe benefit rates, facilities & administrative (F&A) rate proposals, and the implementation of internal cost pools to support the University’s Incentive Based Budgeting (IBB) model.

The Assistant Director is a senior leader with expertise in cost accounting principles, federal and institutional compliance, and data-driven decision support. Reporting to the Director of Management Accounting & Analysis, the Assistant Director contributes to the department’s strategic direction, oversees high-impact projects, and manages a team of financial analysts engaged in complex financial modeling, forecasting, and policy development. This position will also serve as a key liaison to internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, campus financial leaders, and regulatory agencies.

This position requires a high degree of professional judgment, analytical fluency, and the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory guidance. The Assistant Director will have the ability to lead in a collaborative, matrixed environment; ensure alignment across financial systems and structures; and support continuous improvement efforts consistent with the University’s commitment to operational excellence and data-informed decision-making.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Strategic Cost Accounting and Financial Analysis

+ Lead the full lifecycle development, modeling, and negotiation of fringe benefit and facilities & administrative (F&A) rate proposals.

+ Oversee the design, maintenance, and analysis of internal cost pools in alignment with the University’s Incentive Based Budgeting (IBB) model.

+ Provide expert-level financial modeling and forecasting to inform long-range planning and institutional resource strategies.

+ Monitor and interpret federal cost accounting regulations; ensure compliance across all related financial practices.

+ Collaborate with enterprise systems teams to ensure cost data and structures support regulatory and institutional requirements.Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning

+ Provide direct management and oversight of cost accounting and analysis staff, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and institutional strategy.

+ Serve as a partner to the Director, supporting vision development, operational planning, and resource prioritization.

+ Lead implementation of Lean Management practices and dashboard performance metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

+ Represent MAA in institutional planning efforts, cross-functional working groups, and high-impact financial initiatives.Institutional Collaboration and Communication

+ Serve as an advisor to campus stakeholders—including executive leadership, deans, and administrators—on cost allocation and recovery strategies.

+ Develop and deliver executive-level presentations on fringe benefits, F&A rates, and internal costing to inform strategic decision-making.

+ Coordinate communications and responses to federal agencies, peer institutions, and internal constituents regarding cost accounting practices.

+ Lead or contribute to policy development initiatives in collaboration with FPB, the Controller’s Office, and academic units.Special Projects and Continuous Improvement

+ Manage special projects, institutional requests, and emerging initiatives as assigned by the Director.

+ Monitor industry and regulatory trends; propose enhancements to costing approaches and compliance frameworks.

+ Cross-train team members and lead knowledge-sharing efforts to build organizational capacity and operational resilience.

+ Other duties as assigned.Lead Responsibilities

+ Lead the development, submission, and negotiation of the University’s annual fringe benefit rate proposal in compliance with federal cost principles.

+ Direct the full-cycle development and negotiation of facilities & administrative (F&A) rate proposals, including interim “practice year” modeling and reporting.

+ Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal cost pools that support the University’s Incentive Based Budgeting (IBB) framework.

+ Serve as the University’s primary point of contact for federal data requests, audit responses, and F&A/fringe proposal negotiations.

+ Present complex financial data and regulatory guidance to senior leadership, governance groups, and external partners to support institutional decision-making.

+ Partner with the Director to align MAA priorities with institutional strategies, financial policies, and regulatory changes.Supervisory Responsibilities

+ Manage, assign, and oversee staff work related to rate development, cost modeling, audit preparation, and proposal coordination.

+ Conduct performance evaluations, set individual and team goals, and implement performance improvement measures when necessary.

+ Mentor and develop staff to support professional growth, strengthen analytical capabilities, and foster team engagement.

+ Lead recruitment and hiring processes for assigned positions and promote a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

+ Approve leave and timesheets, ensure compliance with University HR policies, and document employee performance issues as appropriate.

+ Facilitate regular team and one-on-one meetings, communicate organizational priorities, and monitor key performance indicators to guide continuous improvement. **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and 5 years of relevant experience to include 2 years of progressively responsible leadership/management experience; demonstrated commitment to developing others to become leaders

+ OR CPA AND 3 years of progressive experience.

+ OR Master’s Degree AND 3 years of progressive experience. **Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.** **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

+ An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may substitute for degree.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with financial modeling and analyzing large datasets.

+ Familiarity with enterprise financial systems such as Workday or other ERP platforms.

+ Experience working with data tools (e.g., Access, SQL, or similar) for financial data extraction and analysis.

+ Understanding of, and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles and practices.

+ Ability to prepare accurate financial reports, reconciliations, and projections using institutional data.

+ Experience interpreting and applying financial regulations in a higher education or federally funded organization or other relevant regulatory experience.

+ Ability to document and support financial processes, internal controls, and audit responses.

+ Demonstrated experience in working with diverse groups, stakeholders, and teams; collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented leadership style and the ability to foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and teamwork. **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Master’s degree or CPA.

+ Experience developing F&A, fringe benefit rates or internal cost pools for institutions of higher education or large-scale non-profits with substantial federal support.

+ Experience with interpreting and applying state or federal regulations/procedures.

+ Working knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and its application to cost accounting and compliance.

+ Understanding of governmental fund accounting standards and indirect cost allocation practices. **Application Process:** The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.