Director of Accounting Investments and Reporting

Provides strategic leadership for assigned accounting functions, with primary responsibility for investment, endowment, gift, and external financial reporting activities for the University and University Foundation. Ensures transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, reported, and administered in accordance with applicable accounting standards, donor restrictions, investment policies, and institutional requirements. Leads key components of the annual financial reporting and audit processes, strengthens internal controls, and advances efficient, well-documented accounting practices.

Supervises assigned accounting personnel and may oversee additional functional areas based on departmental needs, organizational priorities, and the qualifications of the successful candidate. Additional information about the department can be found online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Records and reconciles all activities related to University and University Foundation investments and gifts.
• Prepares accurate and timely financial and investment reports for the University Board of Trustees, Utah Board of Higher Education, Investment Committee, University leadership, and other stakeholders, as assigned.
• Leads assigned components of the annual financial report, including financial statements, note disclosures, supporting schedules, and related analyses.
• Coordinates assigned portions of the annual financial statement audit and other external audits, including preparation of schedules, responses, and supporting documentation.
• Researches and applies applicable U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board guidance, University policies, donor restrictions, and investment requirements.
• Develops, documents, and maintains effective internal controls, account reconciliations, procedures, and review processes for assigned accounting functions.
• Provides technical accounting guidance and responsive support to University and Foundation departments, leadership, auditors, and external agencies.
• Reviews staff work and accounting processes for accuracy, timeliness, efficiency, appropriate use of resources, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Supervises, trains, and develops assigned employees; establishes performance expectations and goals; and addresses personnel matters in accordance with University policy.
• Promotes collaborative, professional communication with students, colleagues, University departments, governing bodies, auditors, and external partners.
• Supports special projects, management analyses, financial reporting requests, and implementation of new accounting standards or 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.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting required; CPA certification preferred.
• Five (5) years of accounting experience required. CPA certification may be substituted for up to three (3) years of experience. Progressively higher levels of experience and responsibility and experience in public or higher education accounting preferred. The total qualifications required are based on a combination of education and work experience. Any experience used to meet the education requirement cannot also be used to meet the work experience requirement.
• Ability to work within strict accounting and financial statement deadlines and guidelines.
• Good supervisory/management skills.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office suite and associated financial statement programs. Banner Finance experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and exercise excellent…