Financial Analyst @ University of Utah

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University of Utah is hiring a Financial Analyst to support coordinated financial services within the College of Humanities. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, financial oversight, and compliance to ensure strategic planning and financial health for the Departments of English and Writing & Rhetoric Studies.

Highlights

Develop and reconcile budgets for academic departments and units.

Conduct variance reporting, fiscal year-end reconciliation, and financial forecasting.

Review and approve financial transactions, including payroll adjustments and vendor payments.

Assist with budget development for research proposals and monitor funding activities.

Provide finance orientation and hiring support for faculty, including salary analysis.

Administer student course fees and support tuition-setting processes.

Prepare detailed transaction reports ensuring compliance with university policies.

Proficient in established accounting principles, spreadsheet and database use, and statistical analysis.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or related field plus two years of related experience required; advanced degree preferred.

Compensation range is $50,000 to $70,000 with benefits including health coverage, retirement contribution, paid leave, tuition reduction, and public transportation pass.

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Open Date	04/22/2026
Requisition Number	PRN44812B
Job Title	Financial Analyst
Working Title	Financial Analyst
Career Progression Track	E
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	Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
VP Area	Academic Affairs
Department	00081 - College of Humanities-Dean
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	Internal to the University
Pay Rate Range	50,000 to 70,000
Close Date	07/22/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	The College of Humanities at the University of Utah is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the implementation of a coordinated services for finance. This position will primarily serve a shared service cluster, which includes the Departments of English and Writing & Rhetoric Studies. The financial analyst will play a critical role in budgeting, forecasting, financial oversight, and compliance, ensuring the financial health and strategic planning of the college’s academic units. Benefits: The value of being an employee at the University of Utah goes far beyond your base salary, so we encourage you to carefully consider and compare our total package offer. 1. Health, dental, and wellness coverage 2. 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a) 3. Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority) 4. Paid leave time 5. Tuition reduction for employee and family members 6. https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/
Responsibilities	*Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Oversight* Develop, monitor, and reconcile budgets for departments and academic units. Conduct monthly and annual variance reporting and fiscal year-end reconciliation. Perform financial modeling and forecasting for tuition, funding sources, and departmental initiatives. Prepare and review strategic financial reports including Development/Research Finance Reports and Pinnacle Reviews. *Financial Transactions & Approvals* Review and approve financial transactions including ePAF, eJournal entries, cost transfers, and payroll adjustments. Manage purchasing processes including P-card transactions, travel reimbursements, and vendor payments. *Research & Funding Support* Assist with budget development for internal and external funding proposals. Forecast research overhead and monitor faculty development/research activity funding. *Departmental & Faculty Support* Conduct finance orientation for new faculty and provide hiring support through salary analysis. Manage annual salary letters and retirement agreement processing. Supervise finance-related staff and route professional support requests. *Student & Course-Related Finance* Administer and reconcile student course fees and support tuition-setting processes. Assist with budgeting for graduate students and the Tuition Benefit Program. *Reporting & Compliance* Prepare detailed transaction reports and ensure compliance with university policies and funding requirements. Support monthly close activities and fiscal year-end processes. Problem Solving The Financial Analyst has the authority to independently determine the type and nature of analysis to be used to obtain the desired information or results, including data to be collected, analysis methods, presentation, format and report structure. Representative challenges of this position include organizing and prioritizing multiple projects, determining the best course of action or appropriate resources needed to complete a project or address a problem, obtaining valid data and creating clear and understandable reports that reflect the data being sought. The Financial Analyst must correctly interpret regulations to ensure the University is in compliance with Federal, State and other requirements. 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 Business, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); plus two years of related experience. Also required are a thorough knowledge of established accounting principles and practices; spreadsheet and database skills; knowledge of statistics and demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relation and effective communication skills required. An advanced degree, such as a Master’s of Business Administration, is preferred. Certain positions may require familiarity with hospital billing systems, Medicare and insurance reimbursement regulations, etc. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences	Experience in higher education finance or shared service environments. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.
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. 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. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.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. 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.

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* Do you have previous work experience in a college/university environment?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have 2 or more years of business, accounting, and/or healthcare administration experience?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
* Indicate your level of expertise in accounting principles and practices, spreadsheets/databases, statistics and analytical problem solving:
- None
- Minimal
- Moderate
- Extensive
What is your target salary?
(Open Ended Question)

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Resume

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Cover Letter

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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Announcement

Details

Open Date	04/22/2026
Requisition Number	PRN44812B
Job Title	Financial Analyst
Working Title	Financial Analyst
Career Progression Track	E
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	Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
VP Area	Academic Affairs
Department	00081 - College of Humanities-Dean
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	Internal to the University
Pay Rate Range	50,000 to 70,000
Close Date	07/22/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	The College of Humanities at the University of Utah is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the implementation of a coordinated services for finance. This position will primarily serve a shared service cluster, which includes the Departments of English and Writing & Rhetoric Studies. The financial analyst will play a critical role in budgeting, forecasting, financial oversight, and compliance, ensuring the financial health and strategic planning of the college’s academic units. Benefits: The value of being an employee at the University of Utah goes far beyond your base salary, so we encourage you to carefully consider and compare our total package offer. 1. Health, dental, and wellness coverage 2. 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a) 3. Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority) 4. Paid leave time 5. Tuition reduction for employee and family members 6. https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/
Responsibilities	*Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Oversight* Develop, monitor, and reconcile budgets for departments and academic units. Conduct monthly and annual variance reporting and fiscal year-end reconciliation. Perform financial modeling and forecasting for tuition, funding sources, and departmental initiatives. Prepare and review strategic financial reports including Development/Research Finance Reports and Pinnacle Reviews. *Financial Transactions & Approvals* Review and approve financial transactions including ePAF, eJournal entries, cost transfers, and payroll adjustments. Manage purchasing processes including P-card transactions, travel reimbursements, and vendor payments. *Research & Funding Support* Assist with budget development for internal and external funding proposals. Forecast research overhead and monitor faculty development/research activity funding. *Departmental & Faculty Support* Conduct finance orientation for new faculty and provide hiring support through salary analysis. Manage annual salary letters and retirement agreement processing. Supervise finance-related staff and route professional support requests. *Student & Course-Related Finance* Administer and reconcile student course fees and support tuition-setting processes. Assist with budgeting for graduate students and the Tuition Benefit Program. *Reporting & Compliance* Prepare detailed transaction reports and ensure compliance with university policies and funding requirements. Support monthly close activities and fiscal year-end processes. Problem Solving The Financial Analyst has the authority to independently determine the type and nature of analysis to be used to obtain the desired information or results, including data to be collected, analysis methods, presentation, format and report structure. Representative challenges of this position include organizing and prioritizing multiple projects, determining the best course of action or appropriate resources needed to complete a project or address a problem, obtaining valid data and creating clear and understandable reports that reflect the data being sought. The Financial Analyst must correctly interpret regulations to ensure the University is in compliance with Federal, State and other requirements. 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 Business, Accounting, Healthcare Administration, or a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); plus two years of related experience. Also required are a thorough knowledge of established accounting principles and practices; spreadsheet and database skills; knowledge of statistics and demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relation and effective communication skills required. An advanced degree, such as a Master’s of Business Administration, is preferred. Certain positions may require familiarity with hospital billing systems, Medicare and insurance reimbursement regulations, etc. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences	Experience in higher education finance or shared service environments. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.
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. 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. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.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. 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have previous work experience in a college/university environment?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have 2 or more years of business, accounting, and/or healthcare administration experience?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
* Indicate your level of expertise in accounting principles and practices, spreadsheets/databases, statistics and analytical problem solving:
- None
- Minimal
- Moderate
- Extensive
What is your target salary?
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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