Financial Operations Specialist (Open Rank)

Job Summary:

This position serves as the Finance & Accounting Senior or Principal Professional responsible for assisting with accounting functions and financial transactions for the Department of Radiology. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, payroll transactions, including processing additional pay forms and data entries as needed, monitoring and maintaining operating, auxiliary, gift, and revenue accounts; purchasing and procurement; accounts payable and receivable; reporting; and fiscal compliance. This position serves as a resource to the administrative leaders, staff, and faculty. This position is responsible for providing financial training to end users. This position requires a thorough understanding of university fiscal policy and State and Federal rules and regulations, accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks. It requires independent judgment and the ability to identify, address, and find resolutions to problems. The ability to work as part of a team and provide outstanding customer service to faculty and staff is essential. This position reports to the Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Senior Professional:

Finance (60%)

• Process financial transactions such as interdepartmental transfers, journal entries, cash receipts, etc.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reconciliation and variance reports for clinical budgets, while conducting monthly audits and presenting GL-level reconciliations for clinical finance divisions.

• Analyze cash balances, reconcile expenditures, and monitor cash flow for departmental agreements.

• Support the maintenance of departmental funds flow structure and proper allocations.

• Assist with researching and resolving discrepancies and errors, which may include working with other campus personnel and external vendors.

• Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure propriety of expenses and compliance with approved budgets as well as University, State, Federal, and sponsor rules and regulations.

• Process additional pay forms and payroll-related entries as needed, ensuring calculations are precise, documentation is complete, and submissions are completed on time for monthly payroll in compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

• Under the guidance of the Finance Manager, review and submit payroll expense transfers and establish funding distributions to ensure accurate faculty pay allocations.

• Responsible for performing a variety of financial administrative tasks for the Finance Manager, Assistant Director of Finance/Administration, and Vice Chair of Finance/Administration.

Procurement (40%)

• Perform a variety of procurement tasks in the various purchasing systems such as CU Marketplace, CU Med COR360, UCD, and CU Med Concur expense systems.

• Assist the Finance Manager with the department's fiscal year-end closing process by working with various offices/constituents to resolve outstanding encumbrances (e.g., purchase orders, expense vouchers, invoices, payroll, etc.) and to ensure timely receipt of accounts receivable/payable, purchasing documents, merchandise, etc.

• Facilitate the procurement of large equipment, unique orders, software licensing, and maintenance agreements.

Principal Level:

Finance (in addition to the responsibilities above)

• Research, document, and communicate both UCD and CU Medicine Finance policies and procedure updates to staff and management.

• Assist in the development of financial dashboards and analysis tools to enhance the review of financial information, leveraging systems such as Power BI, Smartsheet, and Excel.

• Monitor and validate clinical shift schedules and provider productivity with a high level of accuracy, ensuring timely reporting and alignment with departmental clinical productivity guidelines.

Procurement (in addition to responsibilities above)

• Oversee the execution of procurement functions, including creation of purchase orders/purchase requisitions, contracts, expense and travel reimbursements, and payment vouchers, procurement card transactions, etc.

• Maintain departmental listing of staff access, permissions, and cardholder data for procurement systems (list of cardholders, limits, Marketplace roles, etc.)

• Collaborate with Department managers and assist with developing and maintaining departmental workflows to standardize expense reporting processes, promoting consistency and accuracy, as well as assist with process improvement initiatives and the integration of tools such as Smartsheet to improve financial tracking and reporting.

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students and is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

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: 15/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 Professional:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• Two (2) years of professional experience in business administration, accounting, finance, or payroll.

Principal Professional:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• Three to five (3-5) years of professional experience in business administration, accounting, finance, or payroll.

  • Substitution (All Levels): A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications (All Levels):

• Financial/accounting experience working in higher education, public sector, or non-profit sector with progressive responsibilities, including working knowledge of university administrative and fiscal policies and procedures and campus/organizational structures.

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a closely related field.

• Experience with University of Colorado systems, reporting, finance, procurement, invoicing, and billing, and PeopleSoft system financial module, and Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (All Levels):

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Significant knowledge and strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerQuery, PowerBI, and Outlook.

• Strong attention to detail, balanced with the ability to maintain a broad perspective.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, exercise sound judgment, identify and set priorities for self and others, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrable track record of thinking critically about data as it relates to systems, stakeholders, decision making, and support of organizational strategy.

• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret vast amounts of data in order to recommend solutions and implement a preferred course of action.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to establish work priorities and follow through to ensure completion of activities.

• Ability to envision innovative ways of doing things and able to assertively challenge the status quo while maintaining excellent working relationships with team members.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion with information.

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 the listed job qualifications and interest in the position. Please do not omit this step.

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: Cindy Mansfield, cindy.mansfield@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by May 15, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

• Senior Professional: $58,175 to $77,954

• Principal Professional: $66,901 to $89,647

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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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.

ADA Statement:

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 hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

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.

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CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. 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.