Finance & Operations Director — Hybrid, Strategic Budgeting

University of Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Denver seeks a Director of Finance and Operations to oversee financial management, HR, and operational finance for academic and administrative units. You will lead a team of managers and business officers, ensuring accurate processing of financial and HR transactions and robust budgeting/forecasting.

The role requires 4–7 years of leadership experience, a Bachelor's in a related field, and preferred advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/finance or related field.
• 4 days on campus with one remote work day per week.
• 4–7 years of progressive financial/administrative leadership experience.
• Experience managing budgets and supervising multi-layered teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management, payroll, and HR transactions for assigned units.
• Maintain compliance with university policies and audits.
• Develop, monitor, and adjust budgets and forecasts.
• Provide insights on budget status and financial health.
• Collaborate with leadership on budget development and resource allocation.
• Prepare documentation for audits and reviews.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture.

Skills

Financial management

HR & payroll

ERP systems

Leadership

Excel analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

MBA/MPA/CPA preferred

Tools

Banner

Salesforce

PeopleSoft

Job description

University of Denver seeks a Director of Finance and Operations to oversee financial management, HR, and operational finance for academic and administrative units. You will lead a team of managers and business officers, ensuring accurate processing of financial and HR transactions and robust budgeting/forecasting.

The role requires 4–7 years of leadership experience, a Bachelor's in a related field, and preferred advanced degrees.