Details
Open Date 12/29/2025
Requisition Number PRN43920B
Job Title Accounting Management
Working Title Accounting Manager - Pathology
Career Progression Track M00
Track Level M5 - Associate Director, M4 - Senior 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, 8am - 5pm. This is an in-person, onsite position.
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00247 - Pathology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 70,000 - 135,000
Close Date 03/29/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
TheDepartment of Pathologyseeks an accounting manager to ensure organizational adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) or other accounting standards, as well as the timely preparation and review of all required regulatory filings. Advises on annual budget and prepares accounting reports for executive leadership. Reviews work submitted by accountants, and manages accounting close processes. Performs analysis on financials and accounting metrics for presentation to leadership. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills.
The department may choose to hire at management level M4 or M5 based on business need and candidate's education and experience.
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Responsibilities
M4 | Senior Manager, Accounting Management (Job Code M21104)
Second-level manager. Manages the activities of first-level managers and/or supervisors. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
M5 | Associate Director, Accounting Management (Job Code M21105)
Third-level manager. Manages the activities of first-level and second-level managers and/or supervisors. Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for all debt, asset, and investment accounting functions.
Assists in financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Oversees the work of capital equipment and property accounting.
Assists in year-end close and annual financial audit.
Assists the preparation of the annual department budget.
Regularly reviews all responsible processes for improvement.
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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Senior Manager, Accounting Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Associate Director, Accounting Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
Preferences
Experience in property, debt, and endowment and investment accounting.
Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ). Candidates who who are CPA -eligible per the State of Utah Division of Occupational Licensing rules may also be considered.
Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board or GASB rules and guidelines.
Proven experience in process improvement and implementation.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
The interview process includes assessment testing in core areas of expertise.
Additional Information
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.
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