Finance Manager
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Budgeting, Business Processes, Credit and Collections, Customer Support/Service, Employee Terminations, Expense Reports, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Metrics, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Head of Finance, Higher Education, Internal Audit, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Office Management, People Management, Peoplesoft, Performance Reviews, Process Analysis, Process Management, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Statements, Project/Program Management, Property Management, Property Rentals, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Regulatory Submissions, Reporting Skills, Residential Real Estate, Student Housing, Time Management, University/School Policies
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
2 days ago
Finance Manager
Job Summary
The Accounting & Finance Manager, reporting to the Director of Sunnyside Apartments, will join a management team of five other individuals, collaborating to lead family and graduate housing operations at the University of Utah. This position provides supervision of one staff member in the main office of Sunnyside Apartments and is responsible for the day-to-day management of that staff. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all aspects of accounting and finance functions within the assigned department. Under minimal supervision, the role involves managing internal and external customer service, staffing, and financial operations in areas including, but not limited to, invoicing, payroll, purchasing, collections, credits, budgeting, expenses, fiscal reporting, profitability, allocations, inventory (both capital and non-capital), and reconciliation between the Sunnyside apartment management system (Yardi Voyager) and the University of Utah's financial reporting system (Peoplesoft).
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Responsibilities
Direct/Manage/Supervise one or more accounting teams. Ensure organizational 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. Manages 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.
Collaboration with Sunnyside Management Team Members to lead the University of Utah's family and graduate housing operations.
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
Staff Management
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
Demonstrated excellence in customer service at a previous employer.
Experience in property management and/or residential rentals.
Demonstrated history of successful service to or for non-traditional students and/or students of international origin.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN45617B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, occasional after hours as needed.
Department: 00460 - Sunnyside Apartments
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $85,000 - $95,000/ DOE
Close Date: 9/15/2026
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/205228
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About the Company
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University of Utah
The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employeesINDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/