Director, Financial Reporting & Accounting

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Director, Financial Reporting & Accounting to lead the accounting teams responsible for GAAP compliance, statutory reporting, and financial closing processes. You will oversee financial reporting, general ledger, assets and debt, and ensure timely regulatory filings with executive leadership.

In this role you’ll guide budgeting, prepare accounting reports, and work with senior directors to set strategic goals. Hybrid schedule, campus location in Salt Lake City.

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Director requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.
• CPA licensure is preferred; CPA-eligible candidates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Direct/Manage/Supervise one or more accounting teams.
• Ensure GAAP adherence and timely regulatory filings.
• Oversee the preparation of annual financial statements and close processes.
• Prepare accounting reports for executive leadership.
• Assist executives in defining organizational goals and strategic plans.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Regulatory reporting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Team leadership

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

CPA licensure

Job description

Details

Open Date 11/06/2026

Requisition Number PRN46694B

Job Title Accounting Management

Working Title Director, Financial Reporting & Accounting

Career Progression Track M00

Track Level M6 - Director

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

Hybrid

VP Area President

Department 00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

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

Close Date 12/31/2026

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

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 director. Assist executives and/or senior directors in defining organizational goals and strategic plans. Extensive business knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the organization and functional area.

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

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

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 work experience).

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

  Preferences

  • Master’s degree Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

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

  • Experience in or with higher education and financial reporting

  Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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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