Sr Mgr, Accounting Operations

Sr Mgr, Accounting Operations

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

• Direct daily accounting operations including recharge center A/R invoicing, collections, reconciliations,
  purchasing cards reviews, cost transfers, and journal entries.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with
  HCI and UU policies for A/P, purchasing card transactions, and purchase orders.
• Review and approve ePRs, purchasing card reports,
  journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Review contracts under $10K and advise department heads on issues and risks.
• Contribute to developing and updating HCI financial policies and procedures.
• Support internal audits by coordinating schedules,
  documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries.
• Participate in special projects, system upgrades, and organizational
  initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to automate or optimize HCI processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Monitor
  accounting operations KPIs related to accuracy, timeliness, and compliance; recommend improvements based on data
  insights.

Customer Support

• Provide guidance and support to HCI investigators and staff, addressing ad hoc
  questions and connecting them with UU resources when needed.
• Ensure clear communication with department heads through updated
  training materials, FAQs, and content on the HCI Finance web page.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and
  develop a team of accounting and receiving dock professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Set
  performance goals, conduct evaluations, and identify training opportunities to strengthen team capabilities.
• Ensure sufficient
  cross-training and coverage for team absences.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as acomprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and
Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of
Frequency that may be requiredNearly 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

Special Instructions

Requisition Number:
PRN45351B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01259 – HCI Finance
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 90000 – 110000
Close Date: 7/19/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/203713

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