Manager, Accounting & Finance

Open Date 04/16/2026 Requisition Number PRN44766B Job Title Manager, Accounting & Finance Working Title Manager, Accounting & Finance 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 47600 to 90400 Close Date 06/05/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and Analysis:
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of supported departments’ work and objectives.
  • Prepare financial plans and budgets, ensuring alignment with HCI objectives.
  • Assist in annual budget preparation and regularly monitor budget adherence, identifying areas for cost optimization.
  • Monitor activities/grants monthly for overspending and work with department head/PI to promptly address.
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends and areas for improvement and explain variances.
  • Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Analyze financial data and build financial models to support decision-making.

• Reporting:
  • Prepare and present financial reports and analyses to department heads, PIs, and senior leaders, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
  • Ensure department heads and PIs understand their sources of financial support and funding use restrictions.
  • Develop a deep understanding of HCI/UU financial systems and available data sources; develop data queries and reports as needed.
  • Communicate financial information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Respond to ad hoc questions and data requests.
  • Assist with annual budget reporting, as needed, including investigation of and compilation of variance explanations.
  • Assist with the preparation and tracking of the commitment schedule and recruitment budget.
• Accounting:
  • Review monthly transactions to ensure accuracy.
  • Prepare journal entries for intra-fund transfers and expense corrections.
  • Open, update, and inactivate chartfield activities and grants.
  • Calculate salary caps and payroll distributions to comply with federal grant requirements.
  • Review purchases and contracts to ensure sufficient cash and budget are available.
  • Generate accounts receivable invoices for assigned shared resource recharge centers. 
  • Ensure correct payroll distributions are maintained in the system of record
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial planning, reporting and analysis.
  • Participate in the design, implementation, and review of financial and accounting systems.
  • Develop and refine budgeting and forecasting methodologies to improve accuracy. 
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather information and develop insights.
  • Provide support and guidance to other finance team members.