University of Utah

Accounting Management

University of Utah$85K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) plus 6 years of relevant work experience, or a master's degree (or equivalent) plus 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in a managerial or supervisory role for 3+ years is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in a collaborative leadership setting is beneficial.
  • Background in financial operations within higher education or property management is preferred.
  • Familiarity with enterprise financial and property management systems such as PeopleSoft or Yardi Voyager is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key member of the Sunnyside Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Directly supervise and develop finance team members through onboarding, coaching, and performance management.
  • Collaborate with multiple departments to enhance operational processes and resolve administrative issues.
  • Prepare and manage monthly and annual financial statements including Profit & Loss statements and balance sheets.
  • Oversee financial reporting required by university governance structures and maintain compliance with policies.
  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, along with departmental purchasing card programs.
  • Ensure the maintenance and archiving of financial records in accordance with university policies.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a standard work schedule of Monday to Friday.
  • Opportunity for professional development and team leadership.
  • Engagement in organizational decision-making at a leadership level.
  • Experience in managing a diverse range of financial tasks across departments.
Full Job Description
Announcement

Details

Open Date
08/26/2026

Requisition Number
PRN46024B

Job Title
Accounting Management

Working Title
Finance Manager

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

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, occasional after hours as needed.

VP Area
President

Department
00460 - Sunnyside Apartments

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
$85,000 - $95,000/ DOE

Close Date
11/26/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Accounting & Finance Manager reports directly to the Director of Sunnyside Apartments and serves as a key member of the Sunnyside Leadership Team. Working collaboratively with other department leaders, this position helps establish organizational priorities, strengthen operational effectiveness, manage financial risk, and support the overall success of the University's family and graduate housing operations.

The position directly supervises employees and is accountable for assigning and reviewing work, establishing expectations, coaching, and developing employees, addressing performance concerns, and creating an effective and service-oriented team. The manager must be able to balance hands-on financial responsibilities with staff leadership, strategic problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Member of the Sunnyside Leadership Team and participate in department-wide planning, problem-solving, policy development, and operational decision-making.
Directly supervise employees, including hiring, onboarding, training, work assignment, performance evaluation, coaching, corrective action, and professional development.
Collaborate across accounting, leasing, maintenance, and resident service functions to resolve issues and improve departmental processes.
Monthly and Annual Profit & Loss statements
Monthly and Annual Balance Sheet reconciliation
Monthly and Annual Restoration & Renewal Statements
Annual Operating & R&R Budgets,
Financial Reporting as required by Auxiliary Services, University of Utah CFO, Board of Trustees, and Board of Regents
Manage A/P and A/R
Purchasing Card departmental program management - reallocation, and reconciliation
Internal Audit Response
Daily Deposit Approval
Petty Cash Custodian
Maintain and Archive Financial Records per University of Utah Policy
Capital and Non-Capital Inventory
Stockroom Inventory & Procurement Oversight
Office Management Functions
Cross-Training on daily Office Business Processes as assigned
Other Duties as Assigned.

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

Three or more years of successful supervisory or management experience.
Experience serving on a leadership or management team and contributing to organization-wide decisions beyond the individual's technical area.
Demonstrated ability to lead through collaboration and contribute effectively as a member of a senior or departmental leadership team.
Experience managing financial operations in higher education, student housing, multifamily housing, property management, or another complex service-oriented organization.
Experience with PeopleSoft, Yardi Voyager, or comparable enterprise financial and property-management systems.
Demonstrated excellence in customer service at a previous employer.

Type
Benefited Staff

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