University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Otolaryngology

Job Title: Finance & Accounting Program Manager

Position #: 00841819 – Requisition #:38258

Job Summary:

The Finance & Accounting Program Manager will oversee financial operations for the Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, managing a complex $50 million annual budget spanning multiple funding sources including CU Medicine, University of Colorado, Foundation, and Hospital partners. This role is responsible for daily finance activities including reconciliations, procurement approvals, and accounting workflows, using systems such as PeopleSoft, A2E, Excel, and COGNOS to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

In addition to financial oversight, the Program Manager leads the development of reports and complex financial models that guide strategic decisions and support departmental growth across patient care, research, and education. As a key member of the department’s administrative leadership team, this role mentors and empowers staff, drives continuous improvement, and transforms complex financial data into strategic insights that enable data-driven decision-making and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Budgeting & Financial Management: Leads the development and execution of a departmental budget exceeding $50 million annually, utilizing multiple financial systems to ensure fiscal accountability and alignment with institutional goals.

• Finance & Accounting Operations: Oversees daily financial activities, including journal entries, payroll transfers, funding distributions, and reconciliations. Manages purchasing and procurement processes (PCard, purchase orders, payment vouchers), ensures compliance with fiscal policies, and serves as Approving Official. Manages the full contract lifecycle, including execution, invoice reconciliation, and payment oversight, maintaining accuracy and compliance with University and CU Medicine standards.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepares and delivers monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports and dashboards, including budget-to-actual tracking, revenue cycle performance, and provider-level profit and loss statements. Analyzes trends in revenue, expenses, and key performance indicators to generate actionable insights for departmental leadership. Supports strategic initiatives by developing financial models that inform contract negotiations, funds flow, faculty recruitment, and incentive calculations.

• Leadership & Operational Excellence: Guides and develops finance and administrative staff through structured training, mentorship, and skill-building initiatives, promoting a team culture centered on learning and excellence. Leads educational efforts to ensure faculty and staff understand financial systems and policy requirements. Proactively drives improvements to financial processes, reporting, and day-to-day operations to support departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Supervision Exercised: The Finance & Accounting Program Manager will be responsible for supervising 2 FTEs on the finance team.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a