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Associate Controller

Position Number: 6656156
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Associate Controller

Job Summary

Direct/Manage/Supervise one or more accounting teams. Ensure university adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB). 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 director. Lead the work of functional area(s) through subordinate directors. Assist executives in defining organizational goals and strategic plans. Expert business knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the organization and functional area(s). For more information please visit:https://financialservices.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/37/2025/10/2025-FS-Assoc-Controller-Profile.pdf

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

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. Second-level director. Leads the work of functional area(s) through subordinate directors. Assists executives in defining organizational goals and strategic plans. Expert business knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the organization and functional area(s).

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) + 14 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 12 years of directly related work experience.

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Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43344B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hybrid schedule possible.
Department: 00346 - Controller/Financial Managemnt
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $160,000-$185,000/ DOE
Close Date: 10/31/2025
Open Until Filled:

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