University of Colorado
Finance Manager
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Cancer Center
Position #: 38012
Job Summary Professional Field: Accounting, Finance, Fiscal Management, Compliance, Business Services
Supervision Received: This position reports to Cancer Center Finance Program Director. Supervision Exercised: This position supervises 3-4 accountants.
Responsibilities Managerial (33%)
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of post-award analysts, ensuring timely and accurate performance management, training, and professional growth.
Maintain existing tools in Smartsheet and Excel and develop new tools/process improvements as needed.
Backup for all post-award duties.
Compliance (33%)
Ensure awards have been set up accurately, including award attributes, payroll distributions, effort allocations, and budget allocations.
Manage subawards and subrecipient monitoring-setup, invoicing, approvals, and documentation to ensure sponsor compliance and timely billing.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations (Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, FAR), state, and sponsor-specific requirements; support internal and external audits.
Budget Management (34%)
Prepare and submit financial status reports; monitor award budgets; forecast expenditures; process no-cost extensions; and perform award closeouts in alignment with sponsor and institutional policies.
Serve as the primary liaison among principal investigators, departmental administrators, the Office of Research Administration, and external sponsors to troubleshoot and resolve post-award issues.
Work Location
Hybrid
Why Join Us
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
A bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
At least 5 years of experience in finance/accounting relating to grants and general financial administration.
At least 1 year of prior supervisory experience (can be included in above experience).
Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional finance/accounting experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
A master's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Experience working with University of Colorado systems, including PeopleSoft Finance, HCM, Concur and CU Marketplace.
Certification such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to lead and train an accounting team.
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of standard financial and budgeting principles.
Knowledge of state and federal guidelines related to grant and gift fund administration.
Ability to solve problems and multi-task under competing deadlines.
High degree of professionalism and organization.
Knowledge of University of Colorado policies and procedures.
Knowledge of State of Colorado procurement policies and procedures.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
How to Apply To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=38012&lang=en
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.
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Department: Cancer Center
Position #: 38012
Job Summary Professional Field: Accounting, Finance, Fiscal Management, Compliance, Business Services
Supervision Received: This position reports to Cancer Center Finance Program Director. Supervision Exercised: This position supervises 3-4 accountants.
Responsibilities Managerial (33%)
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of post-award analysts, ensuring timely and accurate performance management, training, and professional growth.
Maintain existing tools in Smartsheet and Excel and develop new tools/process improvements as needed.
Backup for all post-award duties.
Compliance (33%)
Ensure awards have been set up accurately, including award attributes, payroll distributions, effort allocations, and budget allocations.
Manage subawards and subrecipient monitoring-setup, invoicing, approvals, and documentation to ensure sponsor compliance and timely billing.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations (Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, FAR), state, and sponsor-specific requirements; support internal and external audits.
Budget Management (34%)
Prepare and submit financial status reports; monitor award budgets; forecast expenditures; process no-cost extensions; and perform award closeouts in alignment with sponsor and institutional policies.
Serve as the primary liaison among principal investigators, departmental administrators, the Office of Research Administration, and external sponsors to troubleshoot and resolve post-award issues.
Work Location
Hybrid
Why Join Us
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
A bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
At least 5 years of experience in finance/accounting relating to grants and general financial administration.
At least 1 year of prior supervisory experience (can be included in above experience).
Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional finance/accounting experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
A master's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Experience working with University of Colorado systems, including PeopleSoft Finance, HCM, Concur and CU Marketplace.
Certification such as Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to lead and train an accounting team.
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of standard financial and budgeting principles.
Knowledge of state and federal guidelines related to grant and gift fund administration.
Ability to solve problems and multi-task under competing deadlines.
High degree of professionalism and organization.
Knowledge of University of Colorado policies and procedures.
Knowledge of State of Colorado procurement policies and procedures.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
How to Apply To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=38012&lang=en
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.
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