Hire an Accounting Manager in Utah

The Accounting Manager runs the day-to-day operations of the accounting team: managing staff, keeping the close on schedule, and handling the complex transactions that junior staff cannot. In Utah's mid-size companies, this is often the most senior day-to-day accounting leader in the building, reporting directly to the Controller or CFO.

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Accounting Manager Job Description

An Accounting Manager in Utah supervises the accounting staff, runs the monthly close workflow, reviews financial statements, and handles accounting transactions that require more than basic processing experience. They are the operational leader of the accounting team, making sure deadlines are met, errors are caught, and junior staff are getting better. In smaller Utah companies, the Accounting Manager may also own technical accounting research, external audit coordination, and process improvement, effectively serving as a working Controller. Recruiting Connection has placed accounting leaders across Utah for over 30 years.

  • Accounting team management and daily operations oversight
  • Monthly close process leadership and deadline compliance
  • Journal entry review, reconciliations, and financial statement review
  • Complex accounting transactions and technical issue resolution
  • External auditor coordination and audit preparation management
  • Staff accountant training and development

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What to Look For in a Utah Accounting Manager

  • CPA preferred, especially for companies with audit requirements or technical complexity
  • 4 to 8 years of accounting experience including direct team supervision
  • Strong close process management. Knows how to keep a team on deadline.
  • ERP proficiency: NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, or Sage depending on company size
  • Detail orientation and the ability to catch errors before they become problems
  • Utah base comp typically $70K to $95K. CPA and prior supervisory experience command the top.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A Controller is the senior accounting leader who owns financial reporting, internal controls, and overall accounting strategy. An Accounting Manager is the operational leader who executes the close, manages the team, and handles complex transactions. In most Utah companies, the Accounting Manager reports to the Controller.

Preferred but not always required. For companies with external audit requirements, complex revenue recognition, or multi-entity structures, a CPA matters. For smaller private companies with straightforward accounting, an experienced non-CPA can be highly effective.

With Recruiting Connection, expect a shortlist in 2 to 3 weeks. Accounting Managers with strong close experience and supervisory track records are in demand across Utah. Our proprietary database surfaces passive candidates faster than job boards.

NetSuite is the most common in Utah's mid-market and tech companies. QuickBooks Enterprise in smaller companies. Sage Intacct in professional services. The key is that the candidate has run the close process within your ERP, not just processed individual transactions.

Accounting & Finance Positions We Place in Utah

● Salary Range
$70K – $95K
Utah market rate. Varies by team size and technical complexity. Client validation recommended.
Location
Utah
Level
Mid-Level
Type
Full-Time
Practice
Accounting
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