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Financial Reporting Management

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $90K - $105K 💻 Finance 🗓️ March 1st, 2026
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University of Utah is hiring a Financial Reporting Management professional. The role involves directing and supervising accounting teams to ensure compliance with GAAP and other accounting standards, managing the preparation and review of regulatory filings, and advising executive leadership on budgeting and financial reporting. The manager oversees accounting close processes, analyzes financial metrics, and handles supervisory responsibilities including hiring and performance management.

Highlights

  • Direct and manage one or more accounting teams ensuring university adherence to GAAP and other standards.

  • Prepare and review all required annual, quarterly, and monthly financial reports and regulatory filings.

  • Advise on annual budgeting and prepare accounting reports for executive leadership.

  • Review accountants' work and manage accounting close processes for timely completion.

  • Perform financial analysis and present accounting metrics to leadership.

  • Manage hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews of accounting personnel.

  • Collaborate with University of Utah Research Foundation and other departments on budgets and cash position documents.

  • Implement processes for new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.

  • Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree plus six years or a master’s degree plus four years of related work experience.

  • Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, CPA licensure or eligibility, and experience with financial statements and GASB/FASB guidelines.

  • Compensation range: $90,000-$105,000 DOE.

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Announcement
Details
Open Date 02/27/2026
Requisition Number PRN44371B
Job Title Financial Reporting Management
Working Title Manager, Financial Reporting
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
VP Area President
Department 00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $90,000-$105,000 DOE
Close Date 04/15/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 03/15/2026
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. 

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Responsibilities
- Prepare or assist in preparation of all required annual financial reports.
- Work with the University of Utah Research Foundation (UURF) and assigned department manager to prepare budgets, variance analysis, and cash position documents for sub-committee and board meetings.
- Oversee and/or prepare all required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports such as bond disclosures, Moody’s and S&P disclosures, investment reports, etc.
- Work with Associate Director of Financial Reporting and Accounting (AD) and Associate Controller to create and implement processes for new Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
- Support set up and maintenance of chart fields and general ledger structure.
- Work with AD and Associate Controller to help onboard new component units and/or other associated service organizations.
- Partner with the training team to facilitate training for finance staff across the university.
- Respond to external auditor’s questions/requests in a timely and accurate manner.
- Work with AD on existing processes and make suggestions and/or changes to improve efficiencies within Financial Reporting
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, Financial Reporting Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 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 preparing and/or reviewing financial statements
- Prior experience reading and interpreting 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)

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Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

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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.


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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * What is your highest level of completed education?
    • None
    • High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Associate Degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • Doctorate Degree
  2. * 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
  1. Resume

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter
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