Director of Finance and Administration

Director of Finance and Administration

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Marcus Institute for Brain Health

Mission – The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) is a nationally recognized leader in clinical care, research, and education related to traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Institute delivers specialized, evidence‑based care to active‑duty service members, veterans, and first responders with persistent and complex symptoms following TBI. The Director of Finance & Administration (DFA) is an in‑person position that provides strategic and operational leadership in financial stewardship, administrative infrastructure, and long‑term sustainability of MIBH.

• The DFA directs all business operations of MIBH and serves as Fund Administrator, overseeing financial resources and administrative infrastructure.
• Provides leadership across finance, clinical business operations, grants, human resources, compliance, and administrative systems.
• Supervision Received:
  Executive Director;
  Supervision Exercised:
  Provide administrative leadership and oversight for staff supporting financial operations, clinical administration, human resources, grants, and reporting functions.

• Develop and execute a multi‑year financial strategy with Executive Director and MIBH Leadership.
• Build and manage a diversified funding model integrating philanthropy, clinical revenue, grants, and institutional support.
• Advise leadership on financial planning, risk management, and growth opportunities.
• Conduct scenario modeling and long‑range financial planning to mitigate fiscal risk.

• Direct all financial activities: budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash‑flow management across all funding sources.
• Ensure compliance with University, State, Federal, and sponsor regulations.
• Prepare and present financial reports, including revenue, cost, and salary analyses.
• Oversee financial systems, internal controls, and reporting infrastructure.
• Manage interactions with CU Medicine, CU School of Medicine, CU Foundation, University of Colorado Hospital, and affiliated partners.

• Lead revenue cycle strategy, including billing, coding, and reimbursement optimization.
• Partner with CU Medicine and clinical leadership to improve documentation, coding accuracy, and payer compliance.
• Analyze payer mix, reimbursement trends, and denials to improve performance.
• Expand insurance‑based revenue and reduce reliance on philanthropic funding.
• Monitor provider productivity, clinical activity, and revenue generation.

• Oversee financial performance and operational effectiveness of clinical programs.
• Manage clinical contracts, program budgets, and financial reporting.
• Evaluate new program opportunities and assess sustainability and ROI.
• Ensure accurate tracking of clinical activity, time allocation, and revenue.

• Oversee all pre‑ and post‑award grant and contract activities, including budgeting and compliance.
• Ensure accurate allocation of expenditures and personnel effort.
• Manage indirect cost recovery (ICR) distribution and related agreements.
• Provide final review for contracts, budgets, and commitments.

• Oversee HR functions: recruitment, hiring, compensation, performance management, and staff development.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.

• Interpret and apply University, State, and Federal policies.
• Develop and implement Institute‑specific policies as needed.
• Review contracts, agreements, and legal documents in collaboration with university counsel.
• Identify and mitigate operational and financial risks.

• Oversee procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiations.
• Manage facilities, leases, space planning, and capital projects.
• Coordinate purchasing activities in compliance with university policies.

• Oversee…