University of Utah
Accounting Management
🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $90K - $110K
💻 Finance
🗓️ December 15th, 2025
GAAP
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring an Accounting Management professional to manage and oversee accounting and financial planning activities for Real Estate Managed Properties, Research Park, and University/Hospital leases. This role directs compliance, budgeting, reporting, and supervises the accounting team to ensure adherence to GAAP and institutional standards.
Highlights
- Manage accounting and financial planning related to leases and properties within the university system.
- Ensure compliance with regulations and oversee financial reporting processes.
- Coordinate lease administration and property financial obligations.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight for construction and capital projects.
- Lead and manage accounting team including hiring and performance management.
- Analyze financial data and monitor expenditures to support strategic decisions.
- Requires bachelor's degree plus 6 years related experience or master's degree plus 4 years related experience (equivalency applies).
- Pay range of $90,000 to $110,000 per year.
- Role reports to the Budget and Analysis department under the President's VP area.
- Position is full-time, 40 hours per week with day shift schedule.
Accounting Management Full Description
Accounting Management
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 12/08/2025
Requisition Number | PRN43763B
Job Title | Accounting Management
Working Title | Accounting & Finance Manager, U of U Real Estate & Facilities Management
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 |
VP Area | President
Department | 00286 - Budget and Analysis
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $90,000-$110,000
Close Date | 12/31/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 12/19/2025
Job Summary | Responsible for managing and overseeing all accounting and financial planning activities related to Real Estate Managed Properties, Research Park, and University/Hospital leases. This includes compliance, budgeting, reporting, and supervision of accounting team to ensure adherence to GAAP and institutional standards.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities | Accounting & Compliance Oversee financial processes, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and manage reporting requirements. Lease & Property Management Coordinate lease administration and property-related financial obligations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Construction & Capital Projects Support financial oversight for construction and capital projects, including budgeting and asset management. Budgeting & Forecasting Develop and review budgets, monitor financial performance, prepare reports for leadership, forecast future needs. Leadership & Team Management Lead and manage accounting teams, including hiring, performance evaluations, and process oversight. Additional Responsibilities Monitor expenditures, analyze financial data, and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
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).
Manager, Accounting Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences |
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | 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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.eduhttps://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 | PRN43763B
Job Title | Accounting Management
Working Title | Accounting & Finance Manager, U of U Real Estate & Facilities Management
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 |
VP Area | President
Department | 00286 - Budget and Analysis
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | $90,000-$110,000
Close Date | 12/31/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 12/19/2025
Job Summary | Responsible for managing and overseeing all accounting and financial planning activities related to Real Estate Managed Properties, Research Park, and University/Hospital leases. This includes compliance, budgeting, reporting, and supervision of accounting team to ensure adherence to GAAP and institutional standards.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities | Accounting & Compliance Oversee financial processes, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and manage reporting requirements. Lease & Property Management Coordinate lease administration and property-related financial obligations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Construction & Capital Projects Support financial oversight for construction and capital projects, including budgeting and asset management. Budgeting & Forecasting Develop and review budgets, monitor financial performance, prepare reports for leadership, forecast future needs. Leadership & Team Management Lead and manage accounting teams, including hiring, performance evaluations, and process oversight. Additional Responsibilities Monitor expenditures, analyze financial data, and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
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).
Manager, Accounting Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences |
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary |
Additional Information | 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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.eduhttps://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
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional Documents
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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