Accounting Operations Lead or Accounting Operations Program Manager

University of Colorado Anschutz

Financial Services, Finance Office

Job Title:

Accounting Operations Lead or Accounting Operations Program Manager

– Requisition #: 41285

Position #: 673907

The Finance Office is seeking a collaborative, analytical, and customer-focused accounting professional to join our team. This position provides advanced technical accounting leadership and professionally oversees key accounting operations within the Finance Office. At the principal level, this role will act as a subject matter expert for the Department and lead campus accounting support functions, including chart field oversight; reviewing and approving complex accounting transactions;

overseeing selected financial reporting, reconciliations, and close activities; and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board requirements, university policies, and internal controls. This role serves as a trusted advisor to campus departments, strengthens service delivery through training and process improvement, and supervises one Finance and Accounting Professional.

At the program manager level, this role will manage the day-to-day accounting functions and operations of the Finance Office. This includes managing chart field governance, developing and implementing operational workflows, policies and processes, and independently supervising the accounting operations team. In collaboration with the Assistant Director, this role will make informed recommendations to leadership and effectively translate Departmental strategy into relevant long and short-term objectives for accounting operations.

• Lead and oversee the campus accounting support function, serving as the primary resource for accounting guidance, issue resolution, stakeholder consultation, and service delivery.
• Review and approve complex accounting transactions, journal entries, chart field requests, and organizational structure changes to ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB requirements, university policies, and internal controls.
• Manage financial reporting, reconciliations, and analysis activities by investigating discrepancies, resolving complex accounting issues, monitoring financial activity, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records.
• Coordinate and perform month-end, quarter-end, and fiscal year-end close activities, including account analysis, accrual review, financial reporting, sales tax reporting, and resolution of outstanding items.
• Provide technical accounting expertise and consultative support to campus departments by interpreting accounting requirements, advising on financial matters, and delivering training on accounting policies and procedures.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff through coaching, work prioritization, performance management, quality review, and professional development support.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen financial controls, enhance reporting capabilities, and leverage technology and automation to increase operational efficiency and service excellence.

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

The Finance Office offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. As an Accounting Operations Professional, you'll work on complex accounting and financial management activities, partner with stakeholders across campus, and help shape processes that support effective decision-making and responsible stewardship of university resources.

Join a team that values expertise, innovation, and continuous improvement while providing opportunities to expand…