Director, Financial Reporting

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Híbrido; USD 140.000 - 157.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Descripción de la vacante

University of Utah is seeking a Director, Financial Reporting & Accounting to lead one or more accounting teams and ensure GAAP compliance. You will advise on budgeting, prepare accounting reports for leadership, and manage close processes while partnering with executives on strategic goals.

The role includes supervising accounting functions, presenting financial analyses to leadership, and contributing to enterprise-wide financial planning in a hybrid work environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required; 12 years related experience for director level.
• Master's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration preferred; CPA licensed or CPA-eligible.
• Experience in higher education and financial reporting preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Preparation of the annual financial statements for the university.
• Oversee teams consisting of financial reporting, general ledger, assets and debt, and reconciliation/deposits.

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

Director, Financial Reporting & Accounting

Job Summary

Direct/Manage/Supervise one or more accounting teams. Ensureuniversity adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP) or other accounting standards. Ensure timely preparation andreview of all required regulatory filings. Advise on annualbudgeting and prepare accounting reports for executive leadership.Review work submitted by accountants and manage accounting closeprocesses. Perform analysis on financials and accounting metricsfor presentation to leadership. First-level director. Assistexecutives and/or senior directors in defining organizational goalsand strategic plans. Extensive business knowledge withcomprehensive understanding of the organization and functionalarea.

For additional information, please see https://financialservices.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2026/11/2026-FS-FRA-Director.pdf

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Responsibilities

• Preparation of the annual financial statements for the university.


• Oversee teams consisting of financial reporting, general ledger, assets and debt, and reconciliation/deposits

For additional information, please see https://financialservices.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2026/11/2026-FS-FRA-Director.pdf

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 workexperience).

Director, Accounting Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (orequivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Master's degree Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, orrelated field


• Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Candidates whoare CPA-eligible (per the State of Utah Division of OccupationalLicensing rules) may be considered.


• Experience in or with higher education and financialreporting

Requisition Number: PRN46694B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Hybrid

Department: 00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $140,000 - $157,000 DOE

Close Date: 12/31/2026