Financial Analyst Program Manager

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: School of Dental Medicine, Department of Administration

Job Title: Financial Analyst Program Manager

Position #: 00616199 – Requisition #: 39132

Job Summary:

The School of Dental Medicine (SDM) has an opening for a Financial Analyst Program Manager. Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Finance, Budgets, and Special Projects this position serves as the primary financial analyst for all units within SDM. The role coordinates with finance team members to gather financial, operational, and accounting data and conducts complex analyses of the school’s financial health. This position serves as the first point of contact for department chairs, administrators, the Dean, and the Strategic Leadership Team, providing financial reporting, forecasting, and guidance. Additional responsibilities include developing reporting tools and overseeing purchasing and travel processes, including training and support for departments.

We are seeking an experienced, collaborative professional who is communicative, detail-oriented, organized, proactive, able to think critically, quality-focused, and committed to continuous growth. The position is located at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, though hours may vary depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis, Budget, Accounting, and Reporting (65%)

·       Monitor/analyze accounts receivable for SDM departments; review contract compliance, prepare invoices, and process various payments (i.e., current, aging, outstanding).

·       Investigate and reconcile finance and accounting variances and discrepancies, in collaboration with university campus personnel, and external vendors to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), school and university fiscal policies and procedures.

·       Monitor/Analyze school funding accounts (e.g., speed types) for accuracy and propose to management appropriate changes.

·       Prepare analyses of financial, budget, and accounting data and reports for senior level decision-makers on financial projections, school policies, and processes.

·       Meet with department chairs, administrators, and other leadership positions to present, explain, navigate, and advise on all financial manners for each unit and department.

·       Develop learning and development opportunities for SDM individuals to learn and understand finance, budget, and accounting variances and discrepancies.

·       Investigate and reconcile budget variances and discrepancies, in collaboration with university campus personnel, and external vendors to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), school and university fiscal policies and procedures.

·       Prepare/Propose budget and general ledger journal entries in the PeopleSoft Financial system; Assess, determine, and prepare appropriate journal entries (i.e., revenues, receivables, expenditures, and interdepartmental transfers, cost transfers).

·       Identify and make recommendations to SDM Finance & Budget leadership to improve workflows and protocols.

·       Independently prepare and communicate various internal financia