University of Utah
Associate Director, Financial Reporting & Accounting
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Job Summary
Direct/Manage/Supervise one or more accounting teams. Ensure university adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other accounting standards. Ensure timely preparation and review of all required regulatory filings. Advise on annual budgeting and prepare accounting reports for executive leadership. Review work submitted by accountants and manage accounting close processes. Perform analysis on financials and accounting metrics for presentation to leadership. Second-level manager. Manage the activities of first-level managers and/or supervisors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills.
Responsibilities
Preparation of the annual financial statements for the university.
Oversee teams consisting of financial reporting, general ledger, assets and debt, and reconciliation/deposits.
For additional information, please see https://financialservices.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2025/12/2025-FS-FRA-Assoc-Director.pdf
Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Master's degree Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Candidates who are CPA-eligible (per the State of Utah Division of Occupational Licensing rules) may be considered.
Experience in or with higher education and financial reporting
Special Instructions Requisition Number: PRN43790B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Hybrid
Department: 00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $125,000 - $140,000 DOE
Close Date: 1/31/2026
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193578
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Responsibilities
Preparation of the annual financial statements for the university.
Oversee teams consisting of financial reporting, general ledger, assets and debt, and reconciliation/deposits.
For additional information, please see https://financialservices.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2025/12/2025-FS-FRA-Assoc-Director.pdf
Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Master's degree Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Candidates who are CPA-eligible (per the State of Utah Division of Occupational Licensing rules) may be considered.
Experience in or with higher education and financial reporting
Special Instructions Requisition Number: PRN43790B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Hybrid
Department: 00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $125,000 - $140,000 DOE
Close Date: 1/31/2026
Open Until Filled
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193578
#J-18808-Ljbffr