Director of Accounting Investments and Reporting

Utah Tech University; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition waivers for employees and dep.

Paid holidays

Job summary

Utah Tech University seeks a strategic accounting leader to oversee investments, endowments, gifts, and external financial reporting for the University and Foundation. You will ensure accurate recording, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance with accounting standards and donor restrictions, while strengthening internal controls.

The role leads annual financial reporting components and audits, supervises staff, and collaborates with auditors and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• Five years of accounting experience; CPA may substitute for up to three years.
• Ability to work within strict accounting deadlines and guidelines.
• Good supervisory/management skills.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office and Banner Finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Record and reconcile all investments and gifts for the University and Foundation.
• Prepare accurate financial/investment reports for boards and committees.
• Lead components of annual financial reporting and note disclosures.
• Coordinate portions of annual financial statement audit; prepare schedules and docs.
• Apply GAAP/GASB guidance; maintain internal controls and procedures.

Skills

Supervisory/management skills

Communication skills

Deadlines & compliance

Technical accounting knowledge

Microsoft Office

Banner Finance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Banner Finance

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Announcement

Provides strategic leadership for assigned accounting functions,with primary responsibility for investment, endowment, gift, andexternal financial reporting activities for the University andUniversity Foundation. Ensures transactions are accuratelyrecorded, reconciled, reported, and administered in accordance withapplicable accounting standards, donor restrictions, investmentpolicies, and institutional requirements. Leads key components ofthe annual financial reporting and audit processes, strengthensinternal controls, and advances efficient, well-documentedaccounting practices. Supervises assigned accounting personnel andmay oversee additional functional areas based on departmentalneeds, organizational priorities, and the qualifications of thesuccessful candidate. Additional information about the departmentcan be found online at https://employees.utahtech.edu/business-services/.

Responsibilities

• Records and reconciles all activities related to University andUniversity Foundation investments and gifts.
• Prepares accurate and timely financial and investment reportsfor the University Board of Trustees, Utah Board of HigherEducation, Investment Committee, University leadership, and otherstakeholders, as assigned.
• Leads assigned components of the annual financial report,including financial statements, note disclosures, supportingschedules, and related analyses.
• Coordinates assigned portions of the annual financial statementaudit and other external audits, including preparation ofschedules, responses, and supporting documentation.
• Researches and applies applicable U.S. generally acceptedaccounting principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Boardguidance, University policies, donor restrictions, and investmentrequirements.
• Develops, documents, and maintains effective internal controls,account reconciliations, procedures, and review processes forassigned accounting functions.
• Provides technical accounting guidance and responsive supportto University and Foundation departments, leadership, auditors, andexternal agencies.
• Reviews staff work and accounting processes for accuracy,timeliness, efficiency, appropriate use of resources, andopportunities for continuous improvement.
• Supervises, trains, and develops assigned employees;establishes performance expectations and goals; and addressespersonnel matters in accordance with University policy.
• Promotes collaborative, professional communication withstudents, colleagues, University departments, governing bodies,auditors, and external partners.
• Supports special projects, management analyses, financialreporting requests, and implementation of new accounting standardsor system improvements.
• Ensures assigned financial records and reports are complete,accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable standards, laws,regulations, contracts, and University policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting required; CPAcertification preferred.
• Five (5) years of accounting experience required. CPAcertification may be substituted for up to three (3) years ofexperience. Progressively higher levels of experience andresponsibility and experience in public or higher educationaccounting preferred. The total qualifications required are basedon a combination of education and work experience. Any experienceused to meet the education requirement cannot also be used to meetthe work experience requirement.
• Ability to work within strict accounting and financialstatement deadlines and guidelines.
• Good supervisory/management skills.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office suite andassociated financial statement programs. Banner Finance experiencepreferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and exercise excellent humanrelations skills in establishing and maintaining effectiverelations with university employees and the public.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Full-timeovertime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $80,000-$85,000depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date byJanuary 2027.

• Excellent benefits package included that begins onstart date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and lifeinsurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirementplan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employeesand eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition tosick and vacation leave accruals.

See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Utah Tech University is an open,comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptionalstudent learning and success that has adopted an instructionalapproach of "active learning. active life." and a culture ofinnovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staffcommitted to creating an active, applied and career-orientedlearning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, ourUniversity is located in picturesque southwestern Utah,approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area isrenowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days ofsunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoorrecreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about theUniversity.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution ofhigher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates,certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seekfaculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, andcareer-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, whobring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned withthe University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build apremier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorizednon-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employmenteligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship andImmigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonableaccommodations in its services, programs, activities, education,and employment for individuals with disabilities. To requestdisability accommodation in the application process, please contactHuman Resources at [e-mail] or 435-652-7500.

Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race,religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexdiscrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, genderidentity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy,pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status,veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law inemployment, treatment, admission, access to educational programsand activities, or other University benefits or services. For moreinformation or contact information, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/reporting-discrimination/.

For important information regarding academics, campus safety,student services, employment laws, and other regulatoryrequirements, visit Utah Tech University’s Right-to-Know https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/and Clery Act https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act websites.