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This is a hybrid, but local position, as it will require on-site work/meeting weekly.
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
Position is restricted to UUHC Finance and Accounting Office. This position is responsible for querying and analyzing large data sets, refining and optimizing reporting solutions, ensuring data accuracy and integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and execute long-term strategies aligned with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, experience converting large amounts of data into consumer-friendly reports, excellent problem solving and communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering actionable insights to support informed decision-making and drive operational excellence.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply creativity to data analytics.
- Queries and analyzes large data sets and develops and validates user-friendly reports.
- Facilitates strategic decision-making processes by providing insights on planning, policy development, work methodologies, procedural enhancements, resource utilization, organizational structuring, assignment distribution, and information management.
- Conducts comprehensive program and operations research and analysis with a focus on financial metrics to drive informed decision-making.
- Designs and develops customized reports tailored to meet specific financial analysis and reporting requirements.
- Collaborates closely with stakeholders and departments to gather and synthesize financial data along with business requirements, ensuring alignment of reporting objectives with actionable data.
- Provides expert support for the optimization and maintenance of all financial systems integral to operational reporting and efficiency.
- Contributes to the University of Utah Health's short and long-range financial planning cycle through data-driven insights and recommendations.
- Transforms complex business challenges into actionable technical solutions, bridging the gap between business needs and technological capabilities.
- Conducts in-depth analyses and audits on financial data, patient-level financial metrics, and other statistical indicators to drive financial performance improvements.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Ability to provide key decision makers an objective view regarding products or services and values.
- Knowledge and application of theoretical concepts to practical applications.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, Information Systems, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, a related field, or the equivalent experience.
- Four years of progressively more responsible financial management analyst experience.
- Experience conducting data analysis using relational databases.
- Experience in using reporting software packages including: Excel,SQL,Tableau, Python, etc.
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Experience with cost accounting and other cost allocation methodologies.
- Database design experience.
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Analytics, Information Systems, Business Administration, Health Care Administration, a related field, or equivalent experience
- Four years of progressively more responsible financial management analyst experience
- Experience conducting data analysis using relational databases
- Experience using reporting software packages including Excel, SQL, Tableau, and Python
- Master's degree in a related field
- Experience with cost accounting and cost allocation methodologies
- Database design experience
University of Utah Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Employer-funded retirement contributions on both the academic campus and U of U Health are notably strong, with automatic contributions and additional voluntary savings options. This emphasis makes long-term financial benefits a distinctive part of the total compensation offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan choices, robust mental-health support through the Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs create a comprehensive health offering. Network options and wellness incentives further enhance coverage quality.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave policies provide options for fully paid periods or extended partial-pay leave for staff, with parallel provisions at U of U Health. Separate frameworks for faculty include modified duties and leave arrangements during family transitions.
University of Utah Insights
What We Do
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. Founded in 1850, it serves over 31,000 students from across the U.S. and the world. With over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine, the university prepares students to live and compete in the global workplace. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the U encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty and business leaders. The University of Utah became a member of the PAC-12 conference in July 2011. Technology and Commercialization The University of Utah is tops in the country for creating start-up companies from university research, according to a ranking by the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM). See http://unews.utah.edu/news_releases/u-of-utah-no-1-for-startups for more information. Forbes magazine’s recent ranking of the “Best States for Business” pointed to “an educated labor force” as a big reason Utah came in at number one. The U supplies many of the employees for companies that keep expanding their operations in Utah, such as Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Omniture, Oracle, Ebay and many others. http://pac12info.utah.edu/commercialization-of-innovation/ Healthcare University of Utah Health Care recently ranked first in the nation in a prestigious national study. The University Health System Consortium’s 2010 Quality and Accountability Study compared 98 of the nation’s top academic medical centers and ranked them based on core quality measures, patient safety indicators, mortality rates, re-admission rates, and patient satisfaction scores. See more about University of Utah Health Care at http://healthcare.utah.edu/index.php
