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Salary: $115,000.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - 225 S University Ave, St. George 84770, UT
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 27PRO767-1
Division: Administrative Affairs
Department: Business Services
Opening Date: 05/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Announcement
The Executive Director of Business Services serves as the institution's Treasurer and provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the University's core financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury operations, and related compliance functions. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Business and Auxiliary Services, this position ensures the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of the University's financial records and internal control environment.
The position leads continuous process improvement initiatives, supports enterprise-wide financial systems, and collaborates across campus to advance the University's mission and strategic goals. Additional information about the department can be found online at
Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direct supervision for accounting, student finance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and financial reporting functions.
• Oversee preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and GASB standards.
• Lead fiscal year-end close processes and coordinate external audit activities.
• Ensure integrity and governance of the University's chart of accounts and financial approval workflows, and records retention.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee treasury-related activities including cash management, banking relationships, and liquidity monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and reporting requirements.
• Provide accounting support and direction to the University's Foundation(s)
• Provide leadership in implementation, optimization, and maintenance of enterprise financial systems (e.g., ERP platforms such as Ellucian Banner).
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and guidance to campus budget officers and departments regarding financial policies, procedures, and systems.
• Serve on institutional committees and represent Business Services in campus-wide initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of institutional objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, as well as Masters of Accountancy or closely-related degree, required. CPA certification preferred.
• At least five (5) years' direct accounting experience, with progressively higher levels of responsibility including team leadership, required. Experience in higher education accounting is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge in the use of Microsoft office products, in particular Excel and Access.
• Extensive experience in the use of Banner and Banner Modules, including FR, AP, AR, and Fixed Assets.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• An eagerness to engage with colleagues, to develop ways to improve the Business office policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of accounting rules and regulations as they apply to higher education.

Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time overtime-exempt staff position. Annual salary of $115,000, with a desired start date of July/August 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. See under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins June 1, 2026; position open until filled. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professionalreferences) and upload a cover letter electronically.
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 northeast 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.
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 employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at or 435-652-7500.
Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit
For important information regarding academics, campus safety, student services, employment laws, and other regulatory requirements, visit Utah Tech University's Right-to-Know and Clery Act websites.
Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!
Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:

• 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
• Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
• Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.

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The following attachments are required to apply for this position. The size limit on a single attachment is 5 MB. You may attach up to 10 attachments. If you do not submit all of the required documents, your application may not receive full consideration. You will not be able to edit or add to your application once it has been submitted.Cover Letter Resume Contact information (including email) for three professional referencesHave you uploaded these documents?

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Will you hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting, as well as Masters of Accountancy or closely-related degree by the desired start date?

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Do you currently have at least five years of direct accounting experience, with progressively higher levels of responsibility including team leadership as listed in the job announcement?

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