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Director of Auxiliary Services Finance

Position Number: 6962314
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Business - Finance

Director of Auxiliary Services Finance

Job Summary

OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services & Operations, the Director of Auxiliary Services Finance will direct day to day operations related to accounting and finance (and associated systems & business processes) in the auxiliary services departments. This includes, but is not limited to leading, (in collaboration with the Auxiliary Services Leadership Team), the finance/business services staff in each of the auxiliary divisions.
Auxiliary Services Departments, (~800 FTE), include:
Auxiliary Services Administrative Office
Print, Mail, & Receiving Services (Includes Managed Print Services)
UCard Services
Auxiliary IT
Auxiliary Business Development (Marketing, Trademarks, Student Media, Sponsorships
Red Butte Garden & Arboretum
U Campus Stores
Sunnyside Apartments
Commuter Services (includes Fleet Services)
Stadium, Arena, & Campus Event Services
Housing & Dining Programs
University Guest House & Conference Center

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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
In conjunction with the Senior Associate Vice President (Senior AVP) of Auxiliary Services & Operations, proactively evaluates current financial and accounting business processes, systems, procedures, policies, legal compliance, and financial strength of auxiliary service departments and the office of the Senior AVP and leads change initiatives as required.

Audits, reviews, coordinates, and prepares both operational and replacement & renewal budgets (combined approximately two-hundred million annually) according to deadlines provided by University of Utah leadership.
In coordination with the Senior AVP, delivers annual budget presentations and quarterly financial reviews to the Chief Financial Officer and/or designated staff.
Develops, creates, and presents proformas and financial outlook statements for individual auxiliary units in collaboration with departmental staff.
Reviews reports and documents prepared by auxiliary services staff for accuracy.
Reviews financial performance of the auxiliary services business units, utilizing the University of Utah's system of record, PeopleSoft, and presents findings to the Senior AVP and/or designated staff.
Reviews and reports on the variance or lack of variance, (in collaboration with auxiliary departmental staff), between PeopleSoft and the Auxiliary Services shadow systems associated with daily business process in the varying business units, including, but not limited to, NetSuite, Watchman, Yardi Voyager, Momentus Technologies, Shift4, Atrium, T2, StarRez, Versa, Presswise, and Quickbooks.
Provides financial analysis for the Senior AVP, Chief Operating Officer and/or their representative, Chief Financial Officer and/or their representative, and/or designated staff related to auxiliary services and university stakeholders.
Provide direction through multiple communication channels, including formal letters and memos, electronic communication, in-person meetings, and telephone calls, related to accounting and finance matters on behalf of the Senior AVP Auxiliary Services & Operations' office.
Coordinate and contribute to the success of the University of Utah Chief Financial Officer's evolving organizational structure aimed to find efficient, accurate, and policy driven business services, including financial transactions, reporting, and budgeting.
Actively engage in professional organizations that advocate for positive change and revenue generation in higher education.
Participate in university committees as assigned as a representative on behalf of Auxiliary Services.
Engage with Internal Audit as required for regularly scheduled audits of the auxiliary services business units.
Contributes leadership and vision, with professionalism and inclusivity in the workplace, for Auxiliary Services staff as part of the Senior AVP's Leadership Team.
Engages in training as assigned to gain knowledge and new skillsets required to perform job duties.
Other duties and projects as assigned by the Senior AVP of Auxiliary Services.

Auxiliary Services values the following attributes and behaviors of professionalism, these are examples of what is expected of the Director of Auxiliary Finance:

Display positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications. Provide positive and reinforcing feedback when staff are engaged and performing well.
Document and address performance issues with your direct reports in a timely manner, and expect that managers do the same.
Work effectively with colleagues, staff, and students with a respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.
Participate in committees, working groups, and councils as assigned as a representative of Auxiliary Services.
Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
Maintain proficiency and self-improvement as needed by attending conferences, off-site meetings with peers, training, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in the area of responsibility.
Understand the latest trends in University settings. Make adjustments accordingly for short and long-term goals.
Meet all required standards of confidentiality and safety. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Rarely, but occasionally required to work some early mornings, extended evenings, and weekends, as deemed necessary to meet university objectives of customer service and profitability.

Associate Director, Finance Planning & Analysis Management Direct/Manage/Supervise the organization's short and long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Enhance the finance department's ability to manage performance by linking corporate strategy to execution. Gauge overall financial health by using key financial ratios (e.g., debt to equity ratio, profit and loss, variance reports, financial statements) and determine which of the company's products or product lines generate the largest portion of its profit. Create, update, and maintain financial models and detailed forecasts, measuring potential impacts to financial growth. Evaluate whether the organization's current assets and investments are the best use of capital. Prepare internal reports for executive leadership. Compare historical results against budgets and forecasts, and perform variance analysis to explain differences in performance, making improvements as necessary. Third-level manager. Manages the activities of first-level and second-level managers and/or supervisors. Responsible for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.This is an Associate Director-Level position in the Management track.
Director, Finance Planning & Analysis ManagementDirect/Manage/Supervise the organization's short and long-term financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Enhance the finance department's ability to manage performance by linking corporate strategy to execution. Gauge overall financial health by using key financial ratios (e.g., debt to equity ratio, profit and loss, variance reports, financial statements) and determine which of the company's products or product lines generate the largest portion of its profit. Create, update, and maintain financial models and detailed forecasts, measuring potential impacts to financial growth. Evaluate whether the organization's current assets and investments are the best use of capital. Prepare internal reports for executive leadership. Compare historical results against budgets and forecasts, and perform variance analysis to explain differences in performance, making improvements as necessary. First-level director. Assists executives and/or senior directors in defining organizational goals and strategic plans. Extensive business knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the organization and functional area.Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.This is a Director-Level position in the Management track.

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:
Associate Director, Finance Planning & Analysis Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.
Director, Finance Planning & Analysis Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 12 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 10 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences
CPA and Master's degree plus ten years industry experience (University preferred). Experience utilizing AI for efficiency in reporting and analysis. Broad knowledge of accounting and finance and management. Experience as a member of the senior management team at a Tier 1 Research Institution.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44359B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Department: 00433 - Auxiliary Services - Campus
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $135,000 - $175,000 DOE
Close Date: 3/31/2026
Open Until Filled:

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