Accounting Manager, Debt & Assets

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $97,000 - $105,000

Close Date

Close Date 11/15/2026

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 manager. Manage the activities of supervisors and/or individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with demonstrated leadership skills.

• Responsible for all debt, asset, and investment accounting functions.
• Work closely with Surplus and Grants and Contracts Accounting regarding asset disposals.
• Responsible for debt & asset management systems including review of data entry, access, testing, and maintenance.
• Assist in year-end and month close as well as annual financial audit.
• Assist in preparation of any necessary reporting related to debt or assets.
• Regular review all of responsible processes for improvement.
• Set and maintain KPI's for team.
• Review and approve monthly depreciation entries for two business units.
• Review and approve monthly investment entries

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).

Manager, Accounting Management: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

• Experience in property accounting, debt, and endowment and investment accounting
• 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
• Process improvement and implementation
• Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines

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  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  or  or University Human Resource Management at  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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