Associate Director of Budget and Finance

Requisition Number: 73863

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City:
Boulder

State:
Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date: 12-Aug-2026

Date Posted: 30-Jul-2026

The Associate Director (AD) of Budget and Finance reports to the Budget and Finance Senior Director. The AD directs both the Leeds Budget team and the Leeds Accounting and Procurement (A/P) team (i.e. "Leeds Budget and Finance"). This position provides high level fiscal and analytical support for the school, assisting with strategic visioning for the budget and A/P functions at Leeds, and managing the collaboration and coordination between the Leeds budget and A/P teams.

The AD has independent decision-making authority regarding Leeds budget and finance matters and manages the everyday budget and A/P processes for the school. The AD is second in charge of budget and finance operations upon the absence of the Director or for other reasons as deemed necessary, including decision-making regarding spending, work allotment and prioritization to other FTEs within the unit, and advisement to senior leadership of the school.

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.

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• Lead the Leeds Budget department, by supervising budget staff; collaborating with and providing direction for unit budget managers; planning and implementing the annual budget process; administering the school operating budget; and ensuring the accuracy of Leeds budget data and reporting.
• Lead the Leeds A/P department, by supervising the A/P Manager; providing high-level direction for the A/P team; leading efficiency-improvement and standardization efforts, providing guidance on policy and raised issues; and ensuring proper maintenance of all accounting systems and processes.
• Ensure excellent communication and collaboration between Leeds budget and finance teams.
• Support Associate Deans, Chairs, Directors, and unit budget managers by providing sound budget and finance guidance and answering policy questions by interpreting and referring to appropriate Leeds and University guideline and policies.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of each unit's unique budget and A/P circumstances and requirements, developing and maintaining strong working relationships with Leeds budget managers.
• Direct Leeds' year-end process.
• Review and approve high-level transactions in CU Boulder financial systems.
• Guide the budget/AP's collaboration with the Leeds HR team, as well as the Leeds Advancement team.
• Independently manage deadlines, and ensure relevant deadlines are shared with the team and achieved.

• Provide oversight for and supervise Leeds budget team staff and the Leeds A/P Manager.
• Engage budget and finance teams in priority setting and collaborative problem-solving.
• Mentor, coach, and ensure professional development opportunities for budget and finance team staff; managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance management, and the building of an effective team dynamic.
• Provide leadership through regular communication including team meetings and regular one on one's, active goal setting, and routine coaching to model and promote behavior that aligns with school's core values.

• Supervise budget team reporting and forecasting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of routine and ad hoc reports.
• Lead budget meetings for Leeds unit…