Director of Finance and Administration (Business Services Director)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department of Pathology

Director of Finance and Administration (Business Services Director)

Position #00622954 – Requisition #: 38448

Job Summary:

This position serves as the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) of the Department of Pathology. The DFA is responsible for the overall financial management and administrative functions of the department. The DFA works closely with the Department Chair and leadership team to fulfill the goals and objectives of the Department while ensuring that the Department operates in accordance with University policies and procedures, and School of Medicine (SOM) rules. The DFA is responsible for managing the day-to-day, and long-term operations of the work unit. This position is responsible for the administration of financial, personnel, research, and administrative operations of the Department of Pathology.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance (25%)

• 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.

Operations and Compliance (35%)

• 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.