Accountant III Space Allocation & Operations

Classification Title: · Accountant III

Classification Minimum Requirements: · Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

Job Description: · Space Allocation and Operational Management Coordinates university-wide space allocation and assignment activities, including reviewing requests for new, reassigned, expanded, or repurposed space. Evaluates departmental space needs, facilitates approved allocation changes, and monitors occupancy, vacancies, and relocations. Collaborates with the Auxiliary team regarding Fee-for-Service Educational Activities (FSEA) and university departments on the use of institutional space for rental and revenue-generating activities, providing analysis and guidance on space utilization and related institutional considerations. Space Inventory and Data Management Oversees the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the university’s centralized space inventory and related data systems, including building and room information, square footage, departmental assignments, designated uses, and occupancy. Coordinates periodic space inventory reviews Establishes standardized data maintenance procedures Space Utilization, Financial and Institutional Analysis Conducts financial and operational analyses of space utilization, occupancy, and allocation to identify opportunities for improved resource stewardship and cost recovery. Analyzes space-related costs and operational information to support institutional costing, cost allocation, financial reporting, and applicable facilities and administrative cost studies. Collaborates with the Auxiliary department to evaluate the institutional costing implications of rental and revenue-generating space use, while performing broader financial and operational analysis in support of the Costing & Analysis function. Space Governance, Strategic Planning, and Process Improvement Develops and maintains standardized policies, procedures, guidelines, and administrative controls for space allocation, inventory, and reporting activities. Collaborates with campus stakeholders, including Business Affairs, Provost’s Office, and Enrollment Management, to ensure that space governance, policies and strategy is consistent and aligned across the institution. Serves as an advocate for financial implications to space operations across the university. Supports university-wide space planning by making recommendations to leadership and governance groups, based on data-driven insights resulting from various analyses. Special Projects Performs special projects and other assignments supporting the university’s financial, operational and institutional priorities, as assigned by the Associate Director – Costing, Deputy CFO, CFO, or other CFO Division leadership. Participates in cross-functional initiatives, research, implementation activities, and process improvement efforts as needed.

Expected Salary: · Commensurate with experience

Preferred: · EDUCATION & TRAINING: - Degree in finance, accounting, or another relevant field. - College/unit-level financial operations experience at the University of Florida. - Knowledge of accounting principles and best practices. Ability to understand impacts of operations on financial statements - Strong analytical skills. Must be proficient in Excel - Ability to work and maintain effective working relationships with others; - Ability to understand, interpret, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures - Effective communication skills, both written and oral; - Complete work according to scheduled deadlines - Work with limited supervision - Utilize problem solving techniques and work independently.

Special Instructions to Applicants: · In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: · No