9 Accounting Jobs in Kentucky

Job Title
IP Finance and Compliance Officer Assoc

Requisition Number
RE55117

Working Title

Department Name
40420:Office of Technology Commercialization

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
45

Salary Range
$48,214-79,560/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

sitting for long periods of time, repetitive motion related to computer work

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Support Innovation Through Financial Operations and Compliance Excellence

The University of Kentucky is seeking an IP Finance and Compliance Officer Associate to support the financial, reporting, and compliance activities that underpin the university’s intellectual property and technology commercialization efforts.

This position sits at the intersection of financial administration, compliance management, and technology commercialization, helping ensure accurate financial tracking, regulatory compliance, and reliable reporting across a wide portfolio of intellectual property assets and agreements.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and support the financial administration of the university’s intellectual property portfolio
• Maintain financial records, process invoices and payments, and assist with revenue distribution activities
• Monitor and track financial obligations associated with licensing and commercialization agreements
• Support iEdison reporting and federal compliance requirements for sponsored inventions and technologies
• Perform financial reconciliations and assist with audit preparation and compliance reviews
• Maintain data integrity across SAP, docketing systems, and departmental tracking tools
• Develop reports and provide data to support financial planning, forecasting, and decision-making
• Assist with process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and compliance monitoring

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with financial operations, compliance monitoring, or contract administration
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage complex data across multiple systems and records
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, and documentation management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with Excel, financial systems, and data management tools

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree
• 3 years of relevant experience in financial administration, compliance, accounting, or related functions

What’s In It for You

• Meaningful impact: Support the commercialization of innovations and discoveries that benefit society
• Specialized experience: Develop expertise in intellectual property, licensing, and compliance operations
• Professional growth: Build skills in financial analysis, reporting, and technology commercialization
• Collaborative environment: Work alongside professionals in innovation, research, finance, and legal functions
• UK’s Exceptional Benefits

Why Now?
As technology commercialization activities continue to grow, accurate financial management and regulatory compliance are more important than ever. This role helps ensure the integrity of financial processes, supports commercialization success, and strengthens the university’s ability to bring innovation to market.

You’ll step into a role where your attention to detail and analytical skills directly support the advancement of research, innovation, and technology commercialization.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
08/14/2026

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.