Manager, Accounting & Finance

Details

Open Date 08/18/2023

Requisition Number PRN36134B

Job Title Manager, Accounting & Finance

Working Title Manager, Accounting & Finance

Job Grade F

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 Academic Affairs

Department 00113 - College of Science-Dean

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $70,000-$90,000

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

Performs complex accounting tasks such as preparing financial statements including balance sheets, cash flow statements, and endowment funds. Reviews and analyzes general ledger account balances. Provides direction and oversight of all financial and budgeting accounts of the merged College of Mines and Earth Sciences. Create College financial budgets and analyze variances in annual budgets. Provides guidance and mentorship to Departmental accounting personnel within the College. Reports to the Associate Director of Finance & Accounting in the College of Science, providing guidance in the development and application of methods of efficiency and transparency in the management of college financial resources.

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for leading and coordinating efforts in the College to prepare annual budgets and reports. Guide and assist department chairs and the Dean with developing the documentation needed for the annual budget book submission. 2. Lead the efforts of staff to ensure timely reconciliation of accounts according to GAAP . Reviews budgets quarterly to actual expenditures. Conduct special projects, analyze financial documents and historical data, prepare financial reports based upon derived statistics and analysis performed, and advise the Dean and department Chairs to enable effective strategic decision-making. 3. Understands financial issues in academic units, including managing state funding, F&A, RO, startup funds, endowments, and grants and contracts. 4. Audit work practices and procedures across the College for better operational efficiency and potential issues in accounts, financial processes, and internal controls; ensuring compliance with the University’s policies and regulatory requirements. 5. Work collaboratively with the management team to advance the College’s efforts in assuring financial transparency, ensuring alignment with University’s short- and long-term goals and objectives. 6. Serves as accounting liaison for assigned departments. Answers questions, corrects errors, resolves accounting-related issues, and provides financial or other information as requested. 7. Acts as a liaison with the Office of Sponsored Projects, General Accounting, Grants & Contracts, Payroll, Travel, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable. 8. Reconciles accounts maintained by the Dean’s office monthly. 9. May assist with post-award management of project funds ensuring that faculty follow project rules and regulations, subcontract management, project planning for expenditures, billing activity, account reconciliation, and project closeout. 10. Oversee position management including staff recruitment and retention.

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 of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are 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:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

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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.

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Salary : $70,000 - $90,000