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Finance & Accounting Program Manager - 38258 University Staff **Description**

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Otolaryngology

Job Title:** **Finance & Accounting Program Manager

Position #: 00841819 - Requisition #:38258

Job Summary:

The Finance & Accounting Program Manager

Key Responsibilities:

+ **Budgeting & Financial Management:** Leads the development and execution of a departmental budget exceeding $50 million annually, utilizing multiple financial systems to ensure fiscal accountability and alignment with institutional goals.

+ **Finance & Accounting Operations:** Oversees daily financial activities, including journal entries, payroll transfers, funding distributions, and reconciliations. Manages purchasing and procurement processes (PCard, purchase orders, payment vouchers), ensures compliance with fiscal policies, and serves as Approving Official. Manages the full contract lifecycle, including execution, invoice reconciliation, and payment oversight, maintaining accuracy and compliance with University and CU Medicine standards.

+ **Financial Reporting & Analysis:** Prepares and delivers monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports and dashboards, including budget-to-actual tracking, revenue cycle performance, and provider-level profit and loss statements. Analyzes trends in revenue, expenses, and key performance indicators to generate actionable insights for departmental leadership. Supports strategic initiatives by developing financial models that inform contract negotiations, funds flow, faculty recruitment, and incentive calculations.

+ **Leadership & Operational Excellence:** Guides and develops finance and administrative staff through structured training, mentorship, and skill-building initiatives, promoting a team culture centered on learning and excellence. Leads educational efforts to ensure faculty and staff understand financial systems and policy requirements. Proactively drives improvements to financial processes, reporting, and day-to-day operations to support departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Supervision Exercised

Work Location:

Hybrid

Why Join Us:

Why work for the University?

+ Medical: Multiple plan options

+ Dental: Multiple plan options

+ Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

+ Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

+ Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

+ Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

+ Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

+ Holiday Days: 10/year

+ Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

+ ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, financial, health/public administration, or other closely related field.

+ Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

+ 4 years of professional experience in related academic medicine or healthcare administration, financial or data analysis, and/or financial management.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ 2 or more years of experience in finance or accounting operations, including processing reimbursements, managing budgets, reconciling accounts, approving expenditures, and/or overseeing contracts.

+ 2 or more years of experience working with University of Colorado and CU Medicine business systems, such as PeopleSoft Finance, CU-Data, HCM, InfoEd, Concur, Marketplace, WebSpace, AX, and COR360.

+ Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization tools to support dashboards, workflow automation, and financial modeling.

+ Experience using Smartsheet and/or Airtable to manage and track operational workflows.

+ Demonstrated experience building reports, dashboards, or budget tracking tools using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools to manage budgets and financial models.

+ Proficiency in enterprise financial systems such as PeopleSoft, COGNOS (m-Fin), A2E, and related reporting platforms.

+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and interpret financial data with accuracy and attention to detail.

+ Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of stakeholders.

+ Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

+ Proven success contributing to process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.

+ Experience navigating multi-entity financial environments.

+ Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills; able to build strong working relationships.

+ Demonstrated commitment to mentoring, collaboration, and continuous learning.

How to Apply:

Screening of Applications Begins:

November 30** **th** **, 2025

Anticipated Pay Range:

$67,133 - $85,393

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

ADA Statement:

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will oversee financial operations for the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, managing a complex $50 million annual budget spanning multiple funding sources including CU Medicine, University of Colorado, Foundation, and Hospital partners. This role is responsible for daily finance activities including reconciliations, procurement approvals, and accounting workflows, using systems such as PeopleSoft, A2E, Excel, and COGNOS to ensure compliance and operational excellence.In addition to financial oversight, the Program Manager leads the development of reports and complex financial models that guide strategic decisions and support departmental growth across patient care, research, and education. As a key member of the department's administrative leadership team, this role mentors and empowers staff, drives continuous improvement, and transforms complex financial data into strategic insights that enable data-driven decision-making and sustainable growth.: The Finance & Accounting Program Manager will be responsible for supervising 2 FTEs on the finance team.

- this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery provides a full-spectrum of clinical care for pediatric and adult populations from general to highly subspecialized services, spanning from Colorado Springs to Metro Denver and the surrounding region. Our world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative research programs, and collegial, supportive culture provide an exceptional training environment for medical students, residents, fellows, visiting scholars, pre- and post-doctoral students, speech language pathologists, and audiology graduate students.We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6732311&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.2. Curriculum vitae / Resume3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.Questions should be directed to: Carly Moses, [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\[email protected])

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by .

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as .The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.Total Compensation Calculator (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6732311&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6732311&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu) ​.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6732311&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6732311&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) . Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Finance and Accounting : Hybrid Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20264 - SOM-OTO GENERAL OPERATIONS : Full-time : Nov 12, 2025 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Carly Moses Posting Contact Email: [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\[email protected]) Position Number: 00841819jeid-b4d807b971a0264f83ddbdc06f4d484c

The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.