Assoc Dir, Acct & Finance

The University of Utah•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

Develops and implements policies, programs and financial objectives for assigned departments in relation to accounting and finance functions, including (but not limited to) general accounting, payroll, cost accounting, budget formulation and treasury. Participates in preparing department budgets and in setting department goals. Ensures continuity and quality customer service between University departments and community.

Requirements

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
six years of progressively more responsible management experience
demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related area preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare cost analysis by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs occurred in University-wide projects
Devise streamlined cost models to calculate target costs for new services
Update and maintain existing service cost models; maintain cost estimating tools including databases, spreadsheets, and other computer-based applications
Compile, update and maintain departmental historical financial data; automate data collection techniques
Interprets results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining
Designs, develops, implements and maintains business solutions
Works directly with clients and project and business leaders to identify analytical requirements
Prepare forecasts that identify the timing of cost model adjustments to ensure the department is meeting its technological road map initiatives
Ad hoc business intelligence reports
Assist in integrating the Finance department budgets into a high level departmental financial snap shot to track IT spending and identify issues
Develop internal financial statements for UIT with relevant financial metrics for management reporting; develop quarterly analytics/variance analysis and discussion to explain financial performance
Liaise with budget managers and accountants to understand variances and the full financial picture; be a resource for budget managers and leadership to answer strategic financial questions with specific financial data
Coordinate with appropriate higher-level leadership to tie individual organizational goals to UIT -specific financial performance metrics to explain how UIT is supporting the overall goals of the organization