"Director of Accounting Investments and Reporting"

Director of Accounting Investments and Reporting

Company: Utah Tech University

Job Location: St. George 84770, UT

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time Staff

Job Number: 26PRO969-1

Division: Administrative Affairs

Department: Business Services

Opening Date: 12/12/2025

Closing Date: 1/11/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Position Announcement

Provides strategic leadership and oversight of the University's investments, endowments, and gifts. This role ensures accurate recording, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance for University and Foundation investment activities, donor-restricted funds, and leads key components of external financial reporting. The Director supervises full-time and part-time accounting staff responsible for capital assets, accounts payable, reconciliations, and other accounting responsibilities, as assigned. The position supports financial reporting, drives process improvements, strengthens internal controls and ensures transparency and accuracy in the stewardship of institutional and donor funds. Additional information about the department can be found online at https://employees.utahtech.edu/business-services/.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparing financial statements and related reports. Plays key role in compiling annual financial report and supporting notes and schedules.
• Coordinates and assists as needed in financial audits or other external audits.
• Records and reconciles all activities related to University and University Foundation investments and gifts.
• Prepares reports for the University Board of Trustees, Utah State Board of Higher Education, Investment Committee and other groups as assigned.
• Maintain professional communication skills while interacting effectively with students, colleagues, university departments and outside agencies.
• Provide accounting support and guidance to various departments as assigned.
• Ensures the timely reporting of all financial information as assigned.
• Oversees, reviews, and analyzes staff work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Provides staff training, handles personnel issues, and works with each direct report to establish annual goals and objectives.
• Provides direction, leadership and supervision to accounting staff and support to department goals and objectives.
• Assist with special reporting requests from university management and/or external agencies.
• Ensures that the institution's financial records are maintained in compliance with US GAAP, GASB, and University policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting required; CPA certification preferred.
• Five (5) years of accounting experience required. CPA certification may be substituted for up to three (3) years of experience. Progressively higher levels of experience and responsibility and experience in public or higher education accounting preferred.
• Ability to work within strict accounting and financial statement deadlines and guidelines.
• Good supervisory/management skills.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office suite and associated financial statement programs. Banner Finance experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and exercise excellent human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective relations with university employees and the public.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $80,000+ depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of March 2026. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins January 12, 2026. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.