Director of Finance and Administration; Business Services Director

Director of Finance and Administration (Business Services Director) University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department of Pathology

Position #:  – Requisition #: 38448

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret and translate to the Chair and other entities financial statements and financial, personnel, operating procedures and data in a timely manner. Resolve questions/programs and interpret new policies/procedures; assist with and monitor reconciliation of accounts/statements.

• Provide financial oversight, controls, procedures and practices for the development, implementation and management of operational budgets, grants & contracts, endowments, and philanthropic gifts consistent with internal and external compliance and in support of the department's mission.

• Meet with and administer/report to the Departmental Finance Committee regularly to provide and review finances, for transparency and to seek approval for annual budget and projections.

• Partner with and regularly report an overview of budget, analysis, and benchmarking to Department Chair.

• Manage the monthly and fiscal year-end close processes, produce monthly budget performance reports, and analyze financial performance to meet the annual and long-term goals of the department.

• Command a robust and comprehensive understanding of research grant application process, compliance, budget development, maintenance, and finances, and able to effectively lead research managers, coordinators, and staff responsible for the educational and research functions and duties of the department.

• Serve as a dyad partner with the Chair of the Department, providing academic, fiscal, and other duties required by the School of Medicine, a separate integrated practice plan, affiliated hospital partners and others. The latter will have primary responsibility over the faculty, programs, goals and priorities associated with the academic missions. The DFA will oversee and direct all departmental fiscal, programmatic, human resources, administrative and operational activities.

• Oversee daily departmental activities, including but not limited to: purchasing and accounting, personnel oversight, facilities and space management, health and safety issues, access approval, and campus security. Oversee distribution, expenditures and payments (approval) of departmental Procurement or Travel Cards.

• Ensure adherence to all University and CU Medicine policies related to the approval of expenses, travel reimbursements and other procurement needs as required.

• Monitor and ensures the organizations compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Coordinate purchasing activities including delegation of purchasing responsibilities and adherence to purchasing policy, acquisition of capital equipment items and major capital building/renovation, and negotiation of leases. Works with Procurement Service Center to provide solutions that are cost effective and competitive for all contracts and pricing negotiations.

• Partner, collaborate, and provide direction to internal and external stakeholders and partners on financial management, administration, and operations.

• Engage in development activities related to finding new or expanded funding sources and opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with compensation models, practices, regulations, and policies.

• Represent the department selectively based on recommendation and delegation by the Chair or faculty if appropriate. This includes: visitors, clients, media and the public and serve as a Public Relations liaison for constituents.

• Oversee clinical operations of Anatomic Pathology (AP) laboratories and the selection, implementation, and compliance of Laboratory Information Systems, as well as desktop support and IT staff. Partner with Campus Hospital(s), CU Medicine, and other outside entities (e.g. vendors for PCCP; component billing) in order to interface Departmental IT systems.

• Participate in CAP preparation and inspections, at least in regard to…