Accounting Manager, Debt & Assets

Details

Open Date 11/10/2026

Requisition Number PRN
46722B

Job Title Accounting Management

Working Title Accounting Manager, Debt & Assets

Career Progression Track M00

Track Level M3 - Manager

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, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

VP Area President

Department 00348 - Financial Reporting & Accounting

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

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

Close Date 12/31/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 12/15/2026

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.

• Manage team responsible for all debt, asset, and investment accounting functions.
• Oversee the asset management system within the ERP , including updating for process improvement, testing, and day to day use.
• 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 lease and subscription based information technology asset entries for two business units.
• 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).

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
• Experience managing a team and ensuring deadlines are met

Type Benefited Staff

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.

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