Accounting Manager

Details

Open Date 05/13/2026

Requisition Number PRN45022B

Job Title Accounting Management

Working Title Accounting Manager

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

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

VP Area President

Department 01948 - Facilities Support

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $82,000 - $100,000

Close Date 08/13/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Accounting Management

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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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Manager, Accounting Management

• Direct and supervise one or more accounting teams, including supervisors and staff.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP , university policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.

• Oversee preparation and submission of regulatory filings and coordinate audit activities.

• Advise leadership on budgeting and monitor financial performance against plans.

• Analyze financial results and deliver reports and insights to executive leadership.

• Maintain internal controls and drive process improvements.

• Manage hiring, performance evaluations, compensation, and employee development.

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

• Strong reporting skills

• Budget management

• Accounting in a University environment

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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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.

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