Job Details

Financial Analyst

Position Number: 7276546
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Business - Finance

Financial Analyst

Job Summary

The Utah Data Coordinating Center (DCC) at the University of Utah Health has an immediate opening for a Financial Analyst. The Financial Analyst provides a full range of financial services to assigned projects and activities within the Utah DCC. The Financial Analyst prepares financial reports, prepares project budgets and provides financial analysis to all DCC and project leadership. The Financial Analyst is able to manage a complex workload of multiple projects and is effective and efficient in coordinating with DCC Leadership and Project Operation Leaders.

This position is in the Utah Data Coordinating Center. Join the Utah DCC where we harness the power of collaboration, to advance science, move society, and benefit humanity. We offer opportunities to work with high functioning, cutting-edge teams that study, understand, and improve multi-site research. Bring your strong background in finance to the Utah DCC. Autonomy, creativity, and critical thinking skills are strongly encouraged.

The Utah DCC is a full-service Academic Research Organization (ARO) that operates a comprehensive Clinical and Data Coordinating Center. They support sponsors and clinical research investigators with end-to-end expertise throughout all phases of research, including design, management, execution, and analysis.

The Utah DCC offers a career ladder for Financial Analysts and provides growth and professional development opportunities.

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. (e.g. H1-B)

For more information about the Utah DCC visit our website at http://uofuhealth.org/UtahDCC

Job Responsibilities or Essential Functions:

Prepares and interprets management information and other financial reports.
Meets regularly with Operational Leaders to review financial status of projects.
Analyzes trends, projections and possible consequences.
Collaborates with the Proposal Development Office (PDO) in the Utah DCC to prepare budgets and provide feedback on proposals.
Participates in the establishment and maintenance of cost accounting systems.
Recommends and implements improvements that affect accounting systems and DCC operations.
Prepares, monitors and provides reports for Center, project and/or program budgets.
Prepares project/grant budgets and provides assistance with proposals.
Updates effort allocations for DCC Staff.
Provides guidance and training on financial matters and procedures.
Researches and prepares necessary revenue, expense, payroll, journal entries and other accounting procurements and/or corrections.
Independently determines the type and nature of analysis to be used to obtain the desired information or results, including data to be collected, analysis methods, presentation, format and report structure.
Remains compliant with all accounting procedures in accordance with GAAP and NIH , State, Private, Foundation and University policies (dependent upon the policies surrounding specified funding sources).
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects, determining the best course of action or appropriate resources needed to complete a project or address a problem, obtaining valid data and creating clear and understandable reports that reflect the data being sought.
Collaborates with DCC leadership and Financial Management Analyst to address issues, challenges and trends. Liaison's with campus partners.
Participates in meetings held with colleagues to discuss changes in financial accounting standards, changes within the DCC, and various issues and resolution techniques.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities
Financial AnalystPerform financial analysis on cash flow, operating results, and business plans to determine rates of return, capital/cash flow requirements, etc. Prepare forecasts and analysis on industry and general economic trends. Provide accurate and timely reports for performance monitoring. May be responsible for budget or cost analysis.

Financial Analyst, III
Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

This is a Career-Level position in the General Professional track.Expected Pay Range: $56,000 to $76,573
Financial Analyst, IVRecognized as subject matter expert and advanced individual contributor professional. Requires specialized skill set. Conducts highly complex work, unsupervised and with extensive latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

This is an Advanced-Level position in the General Professional track.Expected Pay Range: $67,760 to $92,618

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Financial Analyst, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Financial Analyst, IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Post-award research accounting experience in an academic setting is strongly preferred.
An advanced degree, such as a Master's of Business Administration, is preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Keen Organization skills and the ability to communicate effectively both oral and written.

Applicants will be screened according to preferences.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45503B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Work Location & Residency:(Per University of Utah policy, employees are expected to live and work within the state of Utah. Out-of-state work may be approved only in rare and exceptional cases and requires formal University approval. Qualified in-state candidates will be given preference. Do not select one of the options below if you anticipate needing to consider out-of-state applicants due to the unique nature or specialized skill requirements of the position.)This position offers a flexible, mostly remote work schedule for candidates who reside in the state of Utah. While most duties can be performed remotely, the employee must be available to attend essential meetings and events on campus as needed.Remote Work:A remote telework schedule may be considered. In-state residents only. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredOften: Office environmentSeldom: Outdoor environment, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise (there is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level), atmospheric conditions (conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation) and close quartersPhysical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly continuously: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hearing, listening, talking, walkingOften: Sitting, bending, twistingSeldom: Repetitive foot motion, climbing, kneeling, squatting, crawling, balancing, reaching overhead, pulling, pushing
Department: 02228 - Data Coordinating Center
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 56,000 to 92,618
Close Date: 9/28/2026
Open Until Filled:

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