Associate Dean, Finance and Administration, College of Nursing

University of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Associate Dean of Finance and Administration provides strategic and operational leadership for the financial management of the College of Nursing at the University of Utah. Serving as the senior financial officer for the college, this position oversees all accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance functions across all divisions, areas and programs of the College. The Associate Dean is responsible for scenario planning, financial forecasting, and resource management to ensure that college-level and area operations are aligned with the strategic goals of the university. This role functions as a key advisor to the Dean and acts as a liaison to university-level financial administration. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and technical skills to guide decision-making through robust financial analysis and planning.

Requirements

Master's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field and/or CPA license
Significant experience in higher education or non-profit financial areas

Responsibilities

Leads the college's short- and long-term financial planning, scenario analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to support strategic objectives and financial sustainability in all mission areas of the College including research, clinical practice and community collaboration and academic.
Develops and implements financial goals and strategies aligned with the missions of the college and university.
Assesses overall financial health using key metrics and recommends optimal use of resources and investments.
Oversees ~$40M college-wide budget development, compliance, and performance monitoring, including variance analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Creates and maintains financial models, forecasts, and internal reporting tools to inform decision-making and assess potential impacts to financial growth.
Provides executive-level financial insight and recommendations through reporting, modeling, and data interpretation for senior leadership.
Serves on the CON Academic Leadership Team.
Supervises and supports professional development of financial and other staff, including hiring, performance evaluations, training, and mentoring. Areas of staff supervision and oversight include finance, human resources, systems and technology, communications and marketing, information management/data analysis, and facilities.
Acts as the college's primary liaison to university-level financial administrators, and advises department chairs, directors, and staff on financial policy and procedures.
Develops and promotes financial tools and resources to improve reporting accuracy, transparency, and departmental decision-making.
Oversees the preparation and submission of internal and external financial and institutional reports, including surveys, audits, and donor or legislative reports.
Ensures compliance with university, state, and federal financial policies and regulations, and contributes to the development and interpretation of internal policies.
Provides strategic guidance to Advancement staff regarding managing donations and endowments and properly allocating and using gift funds, ensuring alignment with donor intent and institutional policies.
Provides centralized financial oversight for all CON areas, including the Simulation Recharge Center.