Director of Accounting Investments and Reporting

Provides strategic leadership and oversight of the University's investments, endowments, and gifts. This role ensures accurate recording, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance for University and Foundation investment activities, donor-restricted funds, and leads key components of external financial reporting. The Director supervises full-time and part-time accounting staff responsible for capital assets, accounts payable, reconciliations, and other accounting responsibilities, as assigned. The position supports financial reporting, drives process improvements, strengthens internal controls and ensures transparency and accuracy in the stewardship of institutional and donor funds. Additional information about the department can be found online athttps://employees.utahtech.edu/business-services/.

• Assists with preparing financial statements and related reports. Plays key role in compiling annual financial report and supporting notes and schedules.
• Coordinates and assists as needed in financial audits or other external audits.
• Records and reconciles all activities related to University and University Foundation investments and gifts.
• Prepares reports for the University Board of Trustees, Utah State Board of Higher Education, Investment Committee and other groups as assigned.
• Maintain professional communication skills while interacting effectively with students, colleagues, university departments and outside agencies.
• Provide accounting support and guidance to various departments as assigned.
• Ensures the timely reporting of all financial information as assigned.
• Oversees, reviews, and analyzes staff work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Provides staff training, handles personnel issues, and works with each direct report to establish annual goals and objectives.
• Provides direction, leadership and supervision to accounting staff and support to department goals and objectives.
• Assist with special reporting requests from university management and/or external agencies.
• Ensures that the institution's financial records are maintained in compliance with US GAAP, GASB, and University policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in Accounting required; CPA certification preferred.
• Five (5) years of accounting experience required. CPA certification may be substituted for up to three (3) years of experience. Progressively higher levels of experience and responsibility and experience in public or higher education accounting preferred.
• Ability to work within strict accounting and financial statement deadlines and guidelines.
• Good supervisory/management skills.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office suite and associated financial statement programs. Banner Finance experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and exercise excellent human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective relations with university employees and the public.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $80,000+ depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of March 2026. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. Seehttps://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Application review begins January 12, 2026.Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to equal opportunity within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury -titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator:Brenda Medrano - titleix@utahtech.edu,BROWN 102, 435-879-4769.

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office,ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.