University of Utah
Accounting Management
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $97K - $105K
💻 Finance
🗓️ October 28th, 2025
GAAP
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University of Utah is hiring an Accounting Manager, Debt & Assets. This role directs and supervises accounting teams to ensure compliance with GAAP and other standards, manages debt, asset, and investment accounting processes, and prepares financial reports and regulatory filings for executive leadership.
Highlights
- Manage accounting teams and supervise supervisors and individual contributors.
- Oversee debt, asset, and investment accounting functions and related management systems.
- Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory filings.
- Review accounting work, manage close processes, and assist with year-end close and financial audits.
- Advise executive leadership on budgeting and prepare financial analysis and reports.
- Set and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for the team.
- Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree plus 6 years, or a master's degree plus 4 years of directly related experience.
- Preferred qualifications include CPA licensure or eligibility, experience in property accounting, debt, endowment and investment accounting, process improvement skills, and knowledge of FASB or GASB standards.
- Compensation range is $97,000 to $105,000 DOE.
- Position is full-time, day shift at the Financial Reporting & Accounting department under the President's VP area.
Accounting Management Full Description
Accounting Management
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 10/24/2025
Requisition Number | PRN43396B
Job Title | Accounting Management
Working Title | Accounting Manager, Debt & Assets
Career Progression Track | M00
Track Level | M3 - Manager
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Hybrid, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
VP Area | President
Department | 00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $97,000 - $105,000 DOE
Close Date | 12/31/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
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. First-level manager. Manage the activities of supervisors and/or individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with demonstrated leadership skills.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities | - Responsible for all debt, asset, and investment accounting functions.
- Work closely with Surplus and Grants and Contracts Accounting regarding asset disposals.
- Responsible for debt & asset management systems including data entry, access, testing, and maintenance.
- Assist in year end close and annual financial audit.
- Assist in preparation of any necessary reporting related to debt or assets.
- Regular review all of responsible processes for improvement.
- Set and maintain KPI’s for team.
- Review and approve monthly depreciation entries for two business units.
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) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | - Experience in property accounting, debt, and, endowment and investment account
- Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant(CPA).Candidates who are CPA-eligible (per the State of Utah Division of Occupational Licensing rules) may be consider
- Process improvement and implementation
- Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Requisition Number | PRN43396B
Job Title | Accounting Management
Working Title | Accounting Manager, Debt & Assets
Career Progression Track | M00
Track Level | M3 - Manager
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Hybrid, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
VP Area | President
Department | 00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $97,000 - $105,000 DOE
Close Date | 12/31/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) |
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. First-level manager. Manage the activities of supervisors and/or individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with demonstrated leadership skills.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities | - Responsible for all debt, asset, and investment accounting functions.
- Work closely with Surplus and Grants and Contracts Accounting regarding asset disposals.
- Responsible for debt & asset management systems including data entry, access, testing, and maintenance.
- Assist in year end close and annual financial audit.
- Assist in preparation of any necessary reporting related to debt or assets.
- Regular review all of responsible processes for improvement.
- Set and maintain KPI’s for team.
- Review and approve monthly depreciation entries for two business units.
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) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences | - Experience in property accounting, debt, and, endowment and investment account
- Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant(CPA).Candidates who are CPA-eligible (per the State of Utah Division of Occupational Licensing rules) may be consider
- Process improvement and implementation
- Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information | The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- * How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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