"Open Rank Finance & Accounting Professional (Senior Principal)"

Open Rank Finance & Accounting Professional (Senior - Principal) - 38026 University Staff

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: School of Medicine - Department of Medicine

Job Summary:

The Finance & Accounting Professional provides critical financial support to the Department of Medicine finance team and will report directly to the Finance Program Manager. This position will be responsible for preparing departmental budgets, monitoring and correcting actual expenses, and addressing budget variances, recurring financial reporting for the Department and Divisions, monitoring and reconciling all departmental financial transactions, and reviewing and approving divisional transactions. This position serves as a resource for all divisions within the Department of Medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and reconcile divisional financial transactions, report financials to the division administrator and division head.
• Ensure divisional financial commitments are appropriately funded and not overspent.
• Serve as a financial resource to faculty, providing support as needed.
• Take corrective action on deficits or accounting errors in accordance with University and Departmental policies.
• Prepare monthly divisional fund financial statements and submit contracts as needed.
• Monitor and update monthly funding distributions for faculty and staff within the division.
• Produce ad hoc financial reports, including CU Medicine operating, enrichment, and contract roll-up reports.
• Review monthly financial reports and prepare necessary journal entries (JEs), budget journal entries (BJEs), cash transfers, and Payroll Expense Transfers (PETs).
• Calculate, validate, and submit compensation items such as incentives, on-call pay, differential pay, and additional procedure pay.
• Conduct reconciliations and submit Defacto and Axiom budgets and reports for assigned programs.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3-4 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the largest clinical department in the School of Medicine. With more than 1,000 faculty, 192 residents, and 200 fellows distributed in 14 divisions, our clinical, research, and academic programs attract the best providers, investigators, staff, and students from around the world who are transforming the future of health care. In addition to our exemplary performance, we continue to have strong standings in national rankings in all our academic missions. Our Department Chairperson remains committed to evolving the Department and meeting the ever-changing needs of healthcare and our patients.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 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

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Senior Level:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
Two (2) years of professional level experience in finance/accounting that involved analyzing and reconciling complex accounting information and financial statements.

Principal Level:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
Three (3) years of professional level experience in finance/accounting that involved analyzing and reconciling complex accounting information and financial statements.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in an academic medical center or a healthcare environment.
• Experience working with University of Colorado and CU Medicine (UPI formerly) business applications (Peoplesoft Finance, CU-Data, HCM, InfoEd, Concur, Marketplace, WebSpace, AX System, COR360 etc.).
• Four (4) to six (6) years of professional experience in financial or data analysis, administration, and/or management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to assemble and analyze information for reports and special projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• A high level of interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to high standards, integrity, stability, and accountability.
• Proficient in Excel and Access.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.

How to Apply:

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 / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be directed to: Lynette Brandon lynette.brandon@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by October 24th, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:
Senior Level: $52,178 - $66,370
Principal Level: $60,005 - $76,326
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.

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