Accounting Management

Job Summary
The University of Utah Campus Store is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting who is responsible for leading all internal accounting operations for the University Campus Store including oversight of a $30 million annual budget. This role functions as the departments senior accounting authority and ensures accurate financial reporting strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP and university policies. As a key member of the Campus Store Leadership Team this position partners with operational leaders and central university finance to drive sound financial decision-making support strategic initiatives and ensure fiscal stewardship. The role regularly presents financial insights to senior leadership including the Auxiliary Services Associate Vice Presidents Office and the Universitys Chief Operating Officer. This role utilizes NetSuite as the primary ERP system. Candidates must have prior experience with ERP platforms and demonstrate ability to leverage systems for reporting controls and process improvement. Employees at the University of Utah Campus Store enjoy a wide range of benefits that support both personal and professional well-being. These include: Employee discounts on Campus Store merchandise Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the store Flexible scheduling opportunities. The Campus Store is consistently ranked among the top 15 institutionally run stores in the nation and proudly serves over 40000 students faculty and staff along with millions of visitors each year. Learn more about our mission and values here Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah:

Responsibilities
Lead all internal accounting operations including general ledger month-end/year-end close reconciliations and financial reporting. Manage and monitor a $30 million annual budget ensuring fiscal discipline and alignment with organizational priorities. Prepare and review timely accurate financial statements including variance analysis against budget and prior year. Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures to ensure accuracy compliance and audit readiness. Oversee and continuously improve the month-end and year-end close processes. Partner with internal and external auditors; coordinate audits and ensure timely resolution of findings. Develop and implement budgeting forecasting and long-range financial planning processes. Provide financial modeling scenario analysis and business insights to support leadership decision-making. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to evaluate operational performance. Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Optimize use of ERP (NetSuite) and reporting tools to improve efficiency transparency and data integrity. Ensure alignment and reconciliation between NetSuite and the Universitys system of record (PeopleSoft) maintaining accuracy and consistency across financial systems. Collaborate with Campus Store leadership Auxiliary Services and campus partners to ensure proper accounting treatment and compliance. Oversee inventory accounting processes including valuation controls and coordination of annual physical inventory. Supervise mentor and develop accounting staff (if applicable) fostering a high-performance and accountable team environment. Exercise sound judgment confidentiality and prioritization in handling sensitive and time-critical matters.

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelors degree 4 years of directly related work experience). Requires a bachelors (or equivalency) 8 years or a masters (or equivalency) 6 years of directly related work experience.