Manager, Financial Reporting

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 the 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

Special Instructions

• Requisition Number: PRN44371B
• Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
• Work Schedule Summary: Hybrid
• Department: 00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting
• Location: Campus
• Pay Rate Range: $90,000-$105,000 DOE
• Close Date: 4/15/2026

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