Debt & Assets Accounting Manager — Hybrid Lead

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

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking an Accounting Manager, Debt & Assets to lead accounting teams and ensure GAAP compliance. The role directs timely regulatory filings, budgeting input, and executive-level accounting reports.

You will oversee close processes and mentor supervisors while driving process improvements across two business units. The position requires a bachelor’s degree with six years of related experience or a master’s degree with four years.

Qualifications

• Experience in debt, asset and investment accounting preferred.
• CPA licensure is a plus; CPA-eligible may be considered.
• Knowledge of GASB and FASB rules and guidelines helpful.
• Experience managing a team and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage team responsible for debt, asset, and investment accounting functions.
• Oversee the asset management system within the ERP, including process improvements and day-to-day use.
• Assist in year-end and month-end close and annual financial audit.
• Prepare reporting related to debt or assets.
• Review processes for continuous improvement and KPI tracking.
• Review and approve monthly lease and subscription-based IT asset entries for two units.
• Review and approve monthly depreciation entries for two units.
• Review and approve monthly investment entries.

Skills

Debt accounting

Asset accounting

Investment accounting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

6 years related experience

Master's degree

4 years related experience

Tools

ERP system

Job description

University of Utah is seeking an Accounting Manager, Debt & Assets to lead accounting teams and ensure GAAP compliance. The role directs timely regulatory filings, budgeting input, and executive-level accounting reports.

You will oversee close processes and mentor supervisors while driving process improvements across two business units. The position requires a bachelor’s degree with six years of related experience or a master’s degree with four years.