Debt & Asset Accounting Manager — Hybrid Leadership

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking an Accounting Manager for Debt & Assets in a hybrid campus setting. You will direct and supervise accounting teams, ensuring GAAP compliance and timely financial filings while advising on budgeting and reporting to executive leadership.

The role involves overseeing debt, asset, and investment accounting, close processes, and KPI setting, with responsibilities for hiring, performance reviews, and departmental coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) + 6 years of related work experience or Master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
• Experience leading accounting teams and managing close processes.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct/manage/supervise one or more accounting teams.
• Ensure GAAP adherence and timely preparation/review of 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 leadership.
• Hire/fire and performance reviews; manage KPI's for team.
• Review and approve monthly depreciation and investment entries.

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

Master's degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Debt accounting systems

Asset accounting systems

Investment accounting systems

Job description

University of Utah is seeking an Accounting Manager for Debt & Assets in a hybrid campus setting. You will direct and supervise accounting teams, ensuring GAAP compliance and timely financial filings while advising on budgeting and reporting to executive leadership.

The role involves overseeing debt, asset, and investment accounting, close processes, and KPI setting, with responsibilities for hiring, performance reviews, and departmental coordination.