University of Utah ยท 1 day ago
Associate Director, Financial Reporting & Accounting
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $140K/yr
8+ years expUniversity of Utah is seeking an Associate Director for Financial Reporting & Accounting. The role involves managing accounting teams, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and preparing financial reports for executive leadership.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Preparation of the annual financial statements for the university
Oversee teams consisting of financial reporting, general ledger, assets and debt, and reconciliation/deposits
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience
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
Second-level manager
Manage the activities of first-level managers and/or supervisors
Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews
Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills
Preferred
Master's degree Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
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
Experience in or with higher education and financial reporting
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
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