University Accounting Manager - GAAP & Close

Accounting Management 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. Responsibilities 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 (e.g., 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 Pay Range $82,000 - $100,000 Close Date 08/13/2026 Veterans’ Preference Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. EEO Statement Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Utah