"Associate Director, Financial Reporting & Accounting"

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.

For additional information, please see https://financialservices.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2025/12/2025-FS-FRA-Assoc-Director.pdf

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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

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