Job Information
University of Utah HCI Officer, Sr. Director, Acct & Finance in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 08/08/2024
Requisition Number PRN39485B
Job Title HCI Officer
Working Title HCI Officer, Sr. Director, Acct & Finance
Job Grade UGR
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
VP Area President
Department 01259 - HCI Finance
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 155000 to 175000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the essential functions. Lead the HCI Finance Department with direct responsibility for budgeting, financial reporting, analysis, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, purchasing, receiving, equipment, and internal controls (12.0 FTEs). Oversee the development and consolidation of HCI budget with nearly 250 laboratories, programs, teams, and departments. Adhere to fund accounting principles for over 1,800 separate HCI chartfields including extramural grants, contracts, gifts, endowments, hospital support, university support, and state support. Oversee HCI financial reporting including quarterly consolidated financial statements consisting of Statement of Revenues & Expenses, Statement of Cash Flows, budget variance analysis, and year-end forecast.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Care Administration or related area, or equivalency; fifteen years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required. CPA preferred.
This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description
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
Essential Functions
Perform budget preparation and review for assigned areas of HCI .
Responsible for the reconciliation and consolidation of the HCI research budget.
Perform financial analysis, reconciliations, and other accounting tasks for assigned areas of HCI .
Conduct semiannual meetings with each Responsible Person/Account Executive to review comprehensive funding status and individual chartfields.
Maintain financial reporting database and prepare consolidated financial statements, dashboards, and variance reports.
Maintain internal control procedures, and financial guidelines and policies including coordination with Finance staff and other stakeholders.
Apply accounting standards, government regulations, and University policy to specific situations and interpret the same for others. Establish mechanisms and processes that facilitate compliance and assist in reinforcing policy changes and regulatory requirements.
Assist Executive Leadership with special projects and continuous process improvement. Foster collaboration with Research Administration and other HCI and University departments to achieve greater efficiencies and achieve shared objectives.
Direct financial personnel and functions.
Serve as a valuable and long-term member of the HCI leadership team.
Skills and Abilities
Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to work independently with minimal direction.
Adaptability to rapidly changing work priorities.
Orientation toward teamwork and cooperation and fostering collaboration across HCI and University departments.
Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to accept responsibility for actions.
Positive work attitude and demonstrated ability to work with individuals of various backgrounds, styles, and beliefs.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years experience in the field or longstanding experience in relevant positions at institutions of similar size and/or scope or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated success as a motivational and transformational leader. The highest standards for personal and professional ethics and integrity. The ability to excel in a complex, high-demand environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously. A profound respect for diversity and inclusive excellence in higher education.
Preferences include advanced degree in human resources, business administration, management, public administration, or equivalency. Certification as a human resource professional ( HRCI - PHR or SPHR , SHRM - SPC or similar HRM certification) Experience in guiding organizational change management. Successful experience with an appreciation for and support of shared governance. Evidence of success in utilizing data to guide recommendations. Demonstrated success serving as human resources leader in higher education or academic cancer institution.
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 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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