Accounting Manager, Debt & Assets

Accounting Manager, Debt & Assets

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 DOE

Close Date : 12 / 31 / 2025

Job Summary : 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.

Responsibilities :

• 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 data entry, access, testing, and maintenance.
• Assist in year end close and 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.

Minimum Qualifications :

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.

Preferences :

Type : Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary :

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director / Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action : Director / Title IX Coordinator Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO / AA) 383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite Salt Lake City, UT 84112 801-581-8365 oeo@utah.edu Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu For more information : https : / / www.utah.edu / nondiscrimination / To inquire about this posting, email : employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.

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 (801) 581-7447 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 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.