Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Facilities Management and Planning

Job Title: Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting

Position #00001723– Requisition #:30526

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director plays a crucial leadership role within the Facilities Management and Planning department, overseeing a high-performing accounting team of nine known for its accuracy, efficiency, and collaborative spirit. This position manages all aspects of the department’s complex and fast-paced financial operations including budgeting, accounting, and procurement functions. The Assistant Director is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and analysis across general, auxiliary, reserve, and project funds, providing essential support for informed decision making. In addition, The Assistant Director serves as a trusted advisor and backup to the Director of Finance and Administration, contributing to the department’s overall financial strategy and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Assistant Director leverages advanced reporting, financial analysis, and data visualization tools to promote financial transparency and ensure the accuracy of financial data, supporting informed strategic decision-making. This role is responsible for preparing comprehensive monthly and year-to-date financial reports, which are presented to the Executive group. These reports provide detailed insights into the financial performance of each unit and auxiliary, enabling leadership to assess trends, identify opportunities, and address challenges effectively. The position is also responsible for preparing other quarterly and annual reports to campus constituents, the System Office, and the Board of Regents.

• The Assistant Director collaborates closely with the Finance and Admin Director and senior leadership of Facilities and Planning to develop the department’s annual operating budget. The position ensures the accurate posting of approved budgets and track the department’s allocation and spending on Deferred Maintenance funds.

• This position provides direction, leadership, and supervision to the accounting team. It oversees all financial functions related to the general fund and auxiliary operations. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and enhancing finance, accounting, and procurement processes, with a strong emphasis on financial compliance, operational efficiency, and process automation. Responsibilities include coaching and training direct reports, as well as conducting annual performance reviews.

• This position reviews and approves key financial transactions, including journal entries, payroll expense transfers, payment vouchers, and purchasing requisitions. The role also includes monitoring cash deposits and SPO invoice allocations, as well as overseeing procurement card transactions. Responsibilities include staying updated on finance and procurement rules and regulations, as well as providing educational outreach to department staff to ensure compliance with financial policies and overseeing annual PCI compliance for the department.

• The position is responsible for all financial planning and resource allocation for new and current facilities, developing financial studies to support the viability of various programs, and coordinating these efforts with appropriate CU Denver/Anschutz staff and exter