University of Utah
Manager, Accounting & Finance
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Full-Time
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$90K - $110K
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Finance
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June 18th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring a Manager, Accounting & Finance. This role leads daily accounting operations for Huntsman Cancer Institute, managing a team responsible for internal controls, accounts payable, purchasing, fixed assets, and related financial functions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficient service delivery. The manager provides operational leadership, supports internal audits, and maintains strong communication with department heads and staff.
Highlights
- Lead daily accounting operations including invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and purchasing card reviews.
- Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
- Review and approve electronic payment requests, purchasing reports, and journal entries.
- Advise department heads on contracts under $10,000 and contribute to financial policy updates.
- Support internal audits by coordinating documentation and responses.
- Identify opportunities to automate and optimize financial processes.
- Provide guidance and support to investigators and staff, maintaining clear communication and training resources.
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and receiving dock teams with performance management and cross-training.
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with 4-6 years of progressive management experience; Master’s degree preferred.
- Salary range is $90,000 to $110,000 annually.
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| 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. Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide. In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position. |
| Responsibilities | Operational Leadership
Customer Support
Team Management
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. 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 a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
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Do you have four or more years of progressively more responsible management experience?
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Do you have any current relatives working in HCI?
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Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
- Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
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
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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