CCTSI Financial Manager

University of Colorado

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

CCTSI Finance Manager is a multifaceted management position, primarily fiscal, and reports to the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA). The position is responsible for coordinating policies, procedures and oversight of the CCTSI finance and accounting activities, grant management, travel/procurement card, purchasing operations, cash management, and some human resources functions. Working under the direction and guidance of the DFA, the CCTSI Finance Manager oversees all aspects of CCTSI finance and accounting activities, day-to-day grants management, purchasing operations, financial reporting. This position is responsible for aligning the CCTSI with the policies and procedures of the University of Colorado. The role will collaborate with CCTSI Program Managers and Administrators, University Administration, and CCTSI affiliated institutions to ensure that the financial activities are meeting the Institution’s goals and objectives. Working closely with the DFA, this role represents the CCTSI with the University of the Colorado by providing essential communication, networking, and reporting for the effective functioning of the finance, accounting, and purchasing activities. The position requires extensive, diverse and progressively responsible experience at the management level, including professional experience in financial administration and grant management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
5 years of professional experience in business operations and financial management
At least 2 years in a role with experience in interpreting and applying research grant post-award policies from a variety of funding structures (federal, state, foundation, and institutional).

Nice To Haves

Experience within the University of Colorado.
Experience at an academic institution embedded in a research oriented program.
Experience with the PeopleSoft (finance and human resources management system modules) Marketplace, and Concur Systems.
Advanced skills in MS Excel with ability to handle large data sets including functions used in data analysis.
Proficiency working with Excel pivot tables
Strong financial management skills to include comprehensive understanding of the academic medical institution financial structure and operational standards.
Ability to interpret University policies (financial, administrative, human resources) and implement those policies in the local operational environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage funds effectively from a variety of sources and with the use of a variety of financial management software applications.
Knowledge of the regulatory policies associated wiDemonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize, implement and coordinate financial and administrative activities in a diverse and complicated system
Ability to work independently following training.
Outstanding problem-solving, logical reasoning, and analytical thinking.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Excellent written and verbal communication s
Outstanding customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Fiscal responsibility and management of all funds of the CCTSI including state, federal, auxiliary, gift, and grant funds
Regularly monitor expenditure activity for each funding source; translate expenditure activities to the overall CCTSI Budget spreadsheet.
Prepare staff/faculty salary data and fund sources for annual salary setting process.
Oversee and process all CCTSI financial activities in University enterprise applications (PeopleSoft, HCM, Concur, CU Marketplace, MyLeave), including JE’s, PETs, POs, SPOs, Invoices, Payment Vouchers, Travel Reconciliations, Employee Reimbursements, timesheets, etc.
Process payroll funding distributions, Journal Entries, and Payroll Expense Transactions
Oversee all aspects of CCTSI purchasing activities, including delegation of purchasing responsibilities and adherence to procurement policies.
Manage all aspects of the purchase order lifecycle (creation and closeout) and payment of vendor invoices.