University of Colorado · 1 month ago
Director of Finance and Administration (Business Services Director)
Colorado, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration for the Department of Pathology. The role involves overseeing financial management and administrative functions while collaborating with leadership to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Interpret and translate to the Chair and other entities financial statements and financial, personnel, operating procedures and data in a timely manner. Resolve questions/programs and interpret new policies/procedures; assist with and monitor reconciliation of accounts/statements
Provide financial oversight, controls, procedures and practices for the development, implementation and management of operational budgets, grants & contracts, endowments, and philanthropic gifts consistent with internal and external compliance and in support of the department’s mission
Meet with and administer/report to the Departmental Finance Committee regularly to provide and review finances, for transparency and to seek approval for annual budget and projections
Partner with and regularly report an overview of budget, analysis, and benchmarking to Department Chair
Manage the monthly and fiscal year-end close processes, produce monthly budget performance reports, and analyze financial performance to meet the annual and long-term goals of the department
Command a robust and comprehensive understanding of research grant application process, compliance, budget development, maintenance, and finances, and able to effectively lead research managers, coordinators, and staff responsible for the educational and research functions and duties of the department
Serve as a dyad partner with the Chair of the Department, providing academic, fiscal, and other duties required by the School of Medicine, a separate integrated practice plan, affiliated hospital partners and others. The later will have primary responsibility over the faculty, programs, goals and priorities associated with the academic missions. The DFA will oversee and direct all departmental fiscal, programmatic, human resources, administrative and operational activities
Oversee daily departmental activities, including but not limited to: purchasing and accounting, personnel oversight, facilities and space management, health and safety issues, access approval, and campus security. Oversee distribution, expenditures and payments (approval) of departmental Procurement or Travel Cards
Ensure adherence to all University and CU Medicine policies related to the approval of expenses, travel reimbursements and other procurement needs as required
Monitor and ensures the organizations compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance
Coordinate purchasing activities including delegation of purchasing responsibilities and adherence to purchasing policy, acquisition of capital equipment items and major capital building/renovation, and negotiation of leases. Works with Procurement Service Center to provide solutions that are cost effective and competitive for all contracts and pricing negotiations
Partner, collaborate, and provide direction to internal and external stakeholders and partners on financial management, administration, and operations
Engage in development activities related to finding new or expanded funding sources and opportunities
Ensure compliance with compensation models, practices, regulations, and policies
Represent the department selectively based on recommendation and delegation by the Chair or faculty if appropriate. This includes: visitors, clients, media and the public and serve as a Public Relations liaison for constituents
Oversee clinical operations of Anatomic Pathology (AP) laboratories and the selection, implementation, and compliance of Laboratory Information Systems, as well as desktop support and IT staff. Partner with Campus Hospital(s), CU Medicine, and other outside entities (e.g. vendors for PCCP; component billing) in order to interface Departmental IT systems
Participate in CAP preparation and inspections, at least in regard to IT, and other regulatory agencies and audits as needed
Participate in relevant professional associations such as AAPath (APEX), MGMA, GBA or others, as directed by Chair
Oversees human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
Participate in recruitment and retention of faculty and staff as appropriate, per Chair direction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business/public health administration, or another closely related field
Eight (8) years of professional level administration and/or operations experience to include at least 5 years of fiscal responsibilities
Four (4) years of broad and diversified professional level management experience that included fiscal management responsibilities within a complex health care, academic or biomedical research setting
An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment
Preferred
A master's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
Eight (8) years of experience working in a health care or academic medical setting
Four (4) years of clinical management experience
At least two (2) years affiliated with medical clinic or Pathology laboratory oversight of coding, billing, budgets, and productivity assessments (benchmarking)
Benefits
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
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