Finance and Ops Program Mgr

University of Colorado Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 82,534; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Education discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is seeking a Program Manager of Finance and Operations to oversee the financial and operational matters of the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences. This role involves budget oversight, procurement, payroll management, and analysis of financial data to aid decision-making.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in finance or related field and have progressive experience in financial operations within higher education. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field.
• Progressive experience in financial and administrative operations in higher education or similar.

Responsibilities

• Maintains fiscal and budgetary management of all funds of the College.
• Oversees payable services for the College, including purchase orders and travel.
• Analyzes financial data and provides strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Manages all payroll functions for the College.

Skills

Financial operations

Budget management

Procurement management

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field

Job description

Program Manager of Finance and Operations

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement. We are actively seeking a Program Manager of Finance and Operations to join our team.

Salary and Pay

Salary/Pay Range: $72,000–$82,534 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location

Hybrid/Remote Eligible

Benefits at a Glance

• Generous Time Off: 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical plans covering preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit; affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Health savings, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Further Your Education: Twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus.
• Wellness & More: Wellness programs for holistic development and additional benefits through CU Advantage.

Summary

The Finance & Accounting Program Manager supports the Senior Assistant Dean for Finance & Operations of the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences on all financial and operational matters. The role serves as the fiscal manager planning, directing, and assessing overall and day-to-day business operations of the College’s multitude of departments, units, and centers. Responsibilities include budget, finance, accounting, procurement, reimbursement, and payroll. The position is responsible for improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness of the College, and for developing and implementing processes consistent with the College and campus mission and strategies. The Program Manager provides continuous support and training related to financial policies, operations, procedures and new system initiatives to chairs, directors, faculty and staff college wide. The position works collaboratively with other members of the Dean’s office.

Responsibilities

Budget Oversight, Monitoring, and Training all Funds

• Maintains fiscal and budgetary responsibility and management of all funds of the College, including general funds, auxiliary, grants, plant funds, gifts and foundation funds.
• Monitors revenue and expenditure activity on a monthly basis for each source of funds, facilitates journal entries and adjustments, cash transfers, payroll expense transfers.
• Serves as the primary resource to chairs, directors, faculty and staff college-wide on deficit management and corrections to ensure adherence to university policies and procedures.
• Manages the annual financial close process for the College, coordinating with departments, programs, centers, colleges and schools and other campus-wide offices and provides feedback for process improvements.
• Develops and implements processes consistent with the College and campus mission and strategies.

Manager of Procurement and Travel

• Oversees, monitors, and manages payable services for the College, including purchase orders, procurement cards, travel cards and reimbursements.
• Serves as the primary resource and approver to chairs, directors, faculty and staff college-wide on purchasing related matters; advises them on policies and procedures and guidelines, communicates changes to processes, and provides training and feedback on proper purchasing methods.
• Acts as the primary authorizing official in the College for the university procurement card program.

Budget Analysis, Reporting and Recommendations

• Analyzes financial data; anticipates problems, recommends and implements strategies and actions to the Senior Assistant Dean for Finance & Operations, deans, chairs, directors and other campus administrators.
• Monitors and maintains revenue and expenditure of all funds; compiles, creates and completes financial reports and summaries to support effective and timely decision making.

Resource Allocation and Budgetary Adjustments

• Oversees and reconciles all budgets and monitors for appropriate allocation of expenses and budgetary constraints, including allocating and moving budget for position management and operating funds.

Human Resources and Payroll

• Manages and oversees all payroll for the College that includes faculty, staff, and students, lecturer and overloads, interim sessions, and summer sessions.
• Coordinates and provides guidance and direction to chairs, directors and staff college-wide on payroll processes, advising of changes between terms on processes, reconciling timely, and facilitating corrective actions such as payroll expense transfers, funding distribution changes, and other adjustments.

Develop and Maintain External Relationships

• Works in close consultation with various campus offices to represent the needs and interests of the College by establishing strong relationships and partnerships; initiates and pursues strategic collaborations; participates on university-wide and campus committees as appropriate; contributes toward university-wide policy as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Assistant Dean for Finance & Operations.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field.
• Progressive experience in financial and administrative operations in higher education or a comparable organization is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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. In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.