Assoc Dir, Acct & Finance

Assoc Dir, Acct & Finance

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Open Date  | 02/24/2026
Requisition Number  | PRN44330B
Job Title  | Assoc Dir, Acct & Finance
Working Title  | Associate Director of Finance
Career Progression Track  | G
Track Level  |
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  | Hybrid Schedule available after 3 to 6 months of training and orientation.
VP Area  | President
Department  | 00289 - Development
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | Internal to the University
Pay Rate Range  | 75000 to 80000
Close Date  | 03/03/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)  |
Job Summary  | The Associate Director of Accounting & Finance leads strategic and operational financial management for multiple Advancement units. This includes budgeting, forecasting, compliance, procurement, and financial reporting. The role ensures sound fiscal stewardship, provides financial guidance to internal stakeholders, and maintains compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies. In practice, the role also manages procurement systems, contracts, and cross-functional administrative processes, contributing significantly to departmental operations.

Responsibilities  | Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Strategy
Develop and implement financial objectives, strategies, and policies aligned with Advancement’s mission and university standards. Lead annual budget development and submission for multiple orgs, including operational, personnel, and narrative components. Monitor, forecast, and report on financial performance; conduct monthly and quarterly budget reviews; coordinate year-end close procedures. Provide financial insight and recommendations to senior leadership and serve as a key participant in strategic planning and resource allocation.

Accounting and Financial Operations
Oversee general accounting functions including journal entries, e-journals, reconciliations, and financial documentation management. Maintain fiscal records for each fiscal year and support audits and internal control reviews. Manage GFA access, chartfields, and activity lifecycle (opening/closing, endowment transfers, wire transfers).

Procurement and Vendor Management
Manage purchasing processes including UShop orders, PO creation, Smart Mail, UPrint, and contract routing. Conduct vendor research, work with contract holder to negotiate, and manage RFP and contract processes. Oversee accounts payable activities such as ePRs, wire transfers, canceled checks, rush payments, and cashed check tracking. Track deliveries and maintain procurement records to ensure completeness and compliance.

Compliance and Risk Management
Ensure adherence to all university, state, and federal policies governing financial operations. In tandem with department leads, liaise with the Office of General Counsel to ensure proper contract execution and legal compliance. Conduct Evidence of Review (EOR) meetings and track monthly charges, audit signoffs, and budget variances. Provide training to staff on financial systems, processes, and compliance best practices.

Stakeholder Engagement and Support
Serve as a financial liaison to internal stakeholders and leadership, offering analysis, reporting, and troubleshooting support. Respond to staff and vendor inquiries, facilitate financial training, and document policy procedures and updates. Maintain high levels of customer service and transparency in all financial interactions.

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  | University of Utah financial systems experience
Master’s Degree
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 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.

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