Assoc Dir, Acct & Finance
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Finance
Posted on March 30, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
01/26/2024
Requisition Number
PRN37541B
Job Title
Assoc Dir, Acct & Finance
Working Title
Assoc Dir Acct & Finance
Job Grade
G
FLSA Code
Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F 8am to 5pm
VP Area
President
Department
00428 - UIT - Network & Comm. Srvs
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$85,000/yr. to $130,000/yr. DOE
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Develops and implements policies, programs and financial objectives for assigned departments in relation to accounting and finance functions, including (but not limited to) general accounting, payroll, cost accounting, budget formulation and treasury. Participates in preparing department budgets and in setting department goals. Ensures continuity and quality customer service between University departments and community.
Responsibilities
1. Prepare cost analysis by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs occurred in University-wide projects
2. Devise streamlined cost models to calculate target costs for new services
3. Update and maintain existing service cost models; maintain cost estimating tools including databases, spreadsheets, and other computer-based applications
4. Compile, update and maintain departmental historical financial data; automate data collection techniques
5. Interprets results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining
6. Designs, develops, implements and maintains business solutions
7. Works directly with clients and project and business leaders to identify analytical requirements
8. Prepare forecasts that identify the timing of cost model adjustments to ensure the department is meeting its technological road map initiatives
9. Ad hoc business intelligence reports
10. Assist in integrating the Finance department budgets into a high level departmental financial snap shot to track IT spending and identify issues
11. Develop internal financial statements for UIT with relevant financial metrics for management reporting; develop quarterly analytics/variance analysis and discussion to explain financial performance
12. Liaise with budget managers and accountants to understand variances and the full financial picture; be a resource for budget managers and leadership to answer strategic financial questions with specific financial data
13. Coordinate with appropriate higher-level leadership to tie individual organizational goals to UIT-specific financial performance metrics to explain how UIT is supporting the overall goals of the organization
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; plus six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required. Master's degree in Business Administration or related area preferred. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
01/26/2024
Requisition Number
PRN37541B
Job Title
Assoc Dir, Acct & Finance
Working Title
Assoc Dir Acct & Finance
Job Grade
G
FLSA Code
Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F 8am to 5pm
VP Area
President
Department
00428 - UIT - Network & Comm. Srvs
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$85,000/yr. to $130,000/yr. DOE
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
Develops and implements policies, programs and financial objectives for assigned departments in relation to accounting and finance functions, including (but not limited to) general accounting, payroll, cost accounting, budget formulation and treasury. Participates in preparing department budgets and in setting department goals. Ensures continuity and quality customer service between University departments and community.
Responsibilities
1. Prepare cost analysis by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs occurred in University-wide projects
2. Devise streamlined cost models to calculate target costs for new services
3. Update and maintain existing service cost models; maintain cost estimating tools including databases, spreadsheets, and other computer-based applications
4. Compile, update and maintain departmental historical financial data; automate data collection techniques
5. Interprets results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining
6. Designs, develops, implements and maintains business solutions
7. Works directly with clients and project and business leaders to identify analytical requirements
8. Prepare forecasts that identify the timing of cost model adjustments to ensure the department is meeting its technological road map initiatives
9. Ad hoc business intelligence reports
10. Assist in integrating the Finance department budgets into a high level departmental financial snap shot to track IT spending and identify issues
11. Develop internal financial statements for UIT with relevant financial metrics for management reporting; develop quarterly analytics/variance analysis and discussion to explain financial performance
12. Liaise with budget managers and accountants to understand variances and the full financial picture; be a resource for budget managers and leadership to answer strategic financial questions with specific financial data
13. Coordinate with appropriate higher-level leadership to tie individual organizational goals to UIT-specific financial performance metrics to explain how UIT is supporting the overall goals of the organization
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; plus six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required. Master's degree in Business Administration or related area preferred. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
- CPA
- Strong Excel skills and able to manage complex spreadsheets
- Excellent people skills
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this position?
- University of Utah Web Page
- Internet: search engine, online job board, etc
- University of Utah employee referral
- Career Services/Campus Job Fair
- Community/Government Agency
- Other/Unknown
- * How did you hear about this position? Please specify the name of the job board, community, education, government agency, search engine, etc. used to find out about this position.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
