Finance and Accounting Professional

This role provides comprehensive financial management, award administration, and support for a group of programs, departments, and centers within the Arts & Humanities Division. This position serves as the primary financial contact for non-general, restricted, and externally funded activities, including grants, contracts, gifts, endowments, service activities, and auxiliaries. The position is responsible for non-general fund oversight, post-award financial administration, scholarship and fellowship administration, financial reporting and forecasting, transaction review, reconciliation, compliance monitoring, and fund stewardship. This position works closely with faculty, principal investigators, unit leadership, A&S Budget Office, Advancement, Campus Controller’s Office, Office of Contracts and Grants, and other campus partners to ensure financial activity aligns with approved funding plans. As a key member of the departmental administration team, this position supports responsible management of non-general and externally funded and restricted resources through proactive financial oversight, compliance monitoring, and strategic financial analysis. 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. Who We Are The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder is the intellectual core of the university, conducting research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields. Our research generates new knowledge, solving some of the world’s most critical problems. The college leads nationally in undergraduate and graduate education in the natural sciences, social sciences and arts and humanities, bringing research and scholarship to our students, both in and out of the classroom. What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Non-General and Restricted Fund Financial Management and Oversight Serve as the point of contact for grants, contracts, gifts, endowments, auxiliary funds, and other non-general funds. Monitor and reconcile non-general and restricted funds to ensure expenditures align with approved budgets, donor restrictions, sponsor requirements, and university policies. Conduct regular review and audits to identify discrepancies, deficits, unallowable expenses, compliance concerns, and potential financial risks. Review and process procurement, travel, reimbursement, and other payments, ensuring expenses are allowable, allocable, reasonable, and funding is available. Support fiscal year-end and sponsored project closeout activities. Advise faculty, students, and staff on allowable costs, funding restrictions, and appropriate use of funds. Provide financial and transactional support for conferences, public programs, faculty research, and sponsored activities. Verify that expenditures align with sponsor requirements, donor restrictions, and university policies. Financial Award Management and Administration Administer undergraduate and graduate scholarship and fellowship processes, including award selection, student communication, payment processing, and updating in university systems in coordination with the Undergraduate and Graduate Program Coordinator. Serve as Scholarship Administrator for the interdisciplinary team units, coordinating with college and campus scholarship offices to ensure accurate and timely awards. Maintain accurate scholarship and award records in Academic Works/Blackbaud Award Management and other university systems. Process faculty fellowships, awards, and visiting scholar payments. Partner with campus offices to ensure effective award administration and compliance Sponsored Project Administration and Financial Management Assist faculty and principal investigators with financial management of sponsored projects and restricted funds, including expenditures for allowability, allocability, documentation, and compliance. Support research personnel funding, fellowship payments, graduate assistant appointments, and visiting scholar funding. Coordinate with the Office of Contracts and Grants, Research Financial Services, A&S Financial Service Center, and other campus partners regarding sponsored project administration and compliance. Advise faculty and staff on policies and procedures related to grants, gifts, endowments, and other restricted funding sources. Provide post-award financial administration and support for sponsored projects and other externally funded activities. Financial Reporting, Compliance, and Fund Stewardship Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, forecasts, and projections for faculty, principal investigators, and leadership. Analyze financial performance to identify variances, spending concerns, and potential funding shortfalls, and compliance risks. Track restricted funds for compliance with sponsor requirements, donor intent, university policies, and applicable federal and state regulations. Develop and maintain financial tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting systems. Assist with audit responses, sponsor reviews, and financial documentation requests and reporting. Provide recommendations that strengthen financial controls, compliance practices, and stewardship of restricted resources. Other Duties and Projects Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives. Provide cross-training and coverage support for finance team functions. Assist with finance-related initiatives that support the Arts & Humanities Interdisciplinary unit. What You Should Know This position follows a hybrid work schedule; however, during the initial onboarding period, the role will be expected to be onsite five days per week. What We Can Offer The annual salary for this full-time position is $60,000 - $65,000. Benefits At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's Best Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program. Be Statements Be creative. Be impactful. Be Boulder. What We Require Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute 1+ years of related experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, research administration, grants management, business operations, or a related field What You Will Need Proven problem solving and decision-making skills. Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complicated policies and procedures. High degree of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality. Analyze issues so as to foresee possible problems or concerns that may arise and to develop proactive solutions and initiate related action. Ability to establish/maintain positive and cooperative working relationships within the department and with outside units. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook). Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial reports, sponsored project budgets, and compliance requirements. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, sponsored project administration, and university financial policies and procedures. Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, sponsor, donor, and university regulations governing restricted funds and financial transactions. Experience with AcademicWorks or scholarship administration. What We Would Like You to Have 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, research administration, grants management, or business operations. Experience with financial data systems. Experience with administration in higher education or educational organizations. Experience providing financial consultation and customer service to faculty and staff. Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials: A current resume. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position. We may request references at a later time. Please apply by November 22, 2026 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Posting Contact Information Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu