Finance and Operations Professional (Senior - Principal)

Job Summary:

The Department of Psychiatry (DOP) seeks a Finance and Operations Professional to assist with Division of Addiction Science, Prevention, and Treatment Research Section Administration. The Finance and Operations Professional is responsible for overall Division duties, and specifically for the Research Section which includes multiple research faculty PIs and their individual R and K awards as well as a large P50 Center and industry sponsored clinical trials. The Finance and Operations Professional may assist the Program Director with other areas of the Division or Department with special projects and initiatives.

Other routine financial responsibilities will include funding processes, budgeting, contracting processing/tracking, payment tracking, and finance processes internal to the University system such as Journal Entries (JEs) and Payroll Expense Transfers (PETs), productivity reporting and analysis, and related fin ops activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build close, ongoing relationships with financial, operational, and research leaders within the School of Medicine, throughout the Anschutz Medical Campus and our external partners to advocate for the Division/Department, represent Psychiatry research, and continually strengthen partnerships and seek collaborations.

• Develop budgets and perform monthly budget forecast and reconciliations of Division programs/projects across a mix of funding sources including gift/endowment, auxiliary, general fund, grant, contract and CU Medicine funds.

• Pre- and Post-Award grants management:

  • Act as liaison between external funding sources, and internal operations offices.

  • Life cycle management of grants, contracts and subcontracts.

  • Application budget development, start up, subcontract establishment, compliance review, tracking, invoice processing, monthly financial review and reconciliation, annual progress reports, project closeout, etc.

• Monitor awards for budget compliance, appropriate expense and accounting transactions, prepare budget reports and update PIs accordingly.

• Monitor approved Division gift card programs, Act as Approving Official (AO) for PCard expense report reviews.

• Process JEs, PETs and funding changes.

• Assist in employee recruitment, onboarding and annual performance reviews.

• Procurement of goods and services.

• Perform travel expense report reviews.

• Assist in Division Space and Asset management.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the School of Medicine and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• 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: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Senior Level:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• Two (2) years of professional experience in business operations and finance/accounting administration that performed grant and/or contract management.

Principal Level:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, business, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• Three (3) years of professional experience in business operations and finance/accounting administration that performed grant and/or contract management.

  • A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA/MPH/MHA from an accredited institution.

• Experience with business operations and finance/accounting administration in an academic healthcare institution.

• Experience working with University software applications such as CU Data (m-Fin), CU Marketplace, Concur Travel and Expense, InfoEd, OnCore, Smartsheet, HCM, PowerBI, MyBi or similar programs.

• Prior experience in pre- and post-award contracts and grant administration in an academic setting.

• Experience in interpreting and applying policies from a variety of funding structures (federal, state, foundation, and institutional) and serving as a resource to others.

• Experience with clinical studies and protocol/subject related procedures.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability in independent thinking, problem solving, managing priorities, and proactively resolving issues in a fast-paced environment requiring monitoring and administration of numerous active research projects.

• Demonstrated ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships with a variety of individuals including basic science researchers, clinical faculty, administrators, and others at all levels throughout the institution.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, including public speaking.

• Outstanding customer service skills, organizational skills, detail-oriented, and time/project management.

• Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate a broad range of laws, rules, and regulations in order to support the department in maintaining appropriate fiscal policies and procedures.

• Ability to use multiple financial software packages and understand complex financial information from multiple sources.

• Ability to create financial forecasts referencing a range of expected possibilities.

• Experience managing and handling sensitive and confidential information.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Samantha Martin, Recruitment Specialist, samantha.2.martin@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by July 15^th, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

• Senior Level: $69,132 - $79,177

• Principal Level: $79,502 - $91,054

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.