Announcement

Details

Open Date
06/16/2026

Requisition Number
PRN45351B

Job Title
Manager, Accounting & Finance

Working Title
Sr Mgr, Accounting Operations

Career Progression Track
F

Track Level

FLSA Code
Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area
President

Department
01259 - HCI Finance

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
90000 - 110000

Close Date
07/19/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Accounting Operations leads the daily accounting functions that support HCI's research, education, and outreach mission. This role oversees a team responsible for internal controls, accounts payable, purchasing, recharge center accounts receivable, fixed assets, and the research receiving dock. The position combines technical accounting expertise with strong operational leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficient service delivery across HCI.

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Direct daily accounting operations including recharge center A/R invoicing, collections, reconciliations, purchasing cards reviews, cost transfers, and journal entries.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with HCI and UU policies for A/P, purchasing card transactions, and purchase orders.
• Review and approve ePRs, purchasing card reports, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Review contracts under $10K and advise department heads on issues and risks.
• Contribute to developing and updating HCI financial policies and procedures.
• Support internal audits by coordinating schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries.
• Participate in special projects, system upgrades, and organizational initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to automate or optimize HCI processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Monitor accounting operations KPIs related to accuracy, timeliness, and compliance; recommend improvements based on data insights.

Customer Support

• Provide guidance and support to HCI investigators and staff, addressing ad hoc questions and connecting them with UU resources when needed.
• Ensure clear communication with department heads through updated training materials, FAQs, and content on the HCI Finance web page.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting and receiving dock professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Set performance goals, conduct evaluations, and identify training opportunities to strengthen team capabilities.
• Ensure sufficient cross-training and coverage for team absences.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a

comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department's area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Master's degree in a related area may be preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Type
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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.