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 a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly 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.