Finance & Accounting Manager

Job Summary

This opportunity represents an opportunity to have significant impact to the operational and financial strength of the Department of Surgery. By centralizing financial oversight, strengthening compliance, and improving procurement and reporting processes, this role will enhance transparency, accountability, and strategic decision-making across the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee Office of the Chair financial operations across multiple funding sources, ensuring accurate stewardship of state, gift, auxiliary, agency, and CU Medicine accounts.
• Prepare and analyze monthly and ad hoc financial reports, including budget-to-actual reviews, forecasting, and annual budget development for University and CU Medicine systems.
• Monitor departmental financial activity to ensure alignment with approved budgets, identify variances, and provide proactive recommendations for fiscal planning.
• Review and approve procurement, travel, and expense transactions within CU Marketplace, Concur, and COR360 while ensuring compliance with University and CU Medicine policies.
• Provide expert guidance on procurement methods, expense allowability, reimbursements, and resolution of complex financial and policy-related issues.
• Serve as a key liaison with CU Finance, CU Medicine, and the Dean's Office to support policy interpretation, compliance, and efficient resolution of financial matters.
• Deliver financial and procurement guidance, training, and operational support to faculty, staff, and administrators across the Department of Surgery.
• Lead efforts to improve financial processes, reporting tools, dashboards, and workflow efficiencies to strengthen operational effectiveness and transparency.
• Supervise and support finance staff by coordinating workloads, providing training, and ensuring timely, accurate completion of departmental financial operations.