Accounting Operations Lead - GAAP/GASB Expert (Hybrid)

CU Denver; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz seeks an Accounting Operations Lead to oversee core accounting operations for the Finance Office. You will act as a subject matter expert, supervise staff, and drive accuracy in reporting and close processes.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, training ability, and collaboration with campus departments to improve controls and efficiency. Hybrid work schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Substitution: education plus related experience may substitute for degree.
• Three years of professional accounting experience including reconciliations, analysis and reporting, journal-entry review, and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the campus accounting support function, acting as primary resource for guidance and service delivery.
• Review and approve complex accounting transactions, entries, chartfield requests, and org structure changes for GAAP/GASB compliance.
• Manage financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis, investigating discrepancies and ensuring accuracy of records.
• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and fiscal year-end close activities, including accruals and tax reporting.
• Provide accounting expertise to campus departments, interpreting requirements and delivering training on policies and procedures.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff through coaching, performance management and development support.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting, leveraging technology and automation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Month-end close

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Oracle

SAP

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz seeks an Accounting Operations Lead to oversee core accounting operations for the Finance Office. You will act as a subject matter expert, supervise staff, and drive accuracy in reporting and close processes.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, training ability, and collaboration with campus departments to improve controls and efficiency. Hybrid work schedule offered.