Director, Financial Reporting & Accounting — Hybrid

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

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.