Finance and Accounting Principal Professional

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking applications for a Finance and Accounting Principal Professional. This full-time, University Staff (non-classified) position will be responsible for providing accounting and financial activities for the Department of Emergency Medicine. This includes providing advanced accounting, finance, compensation, and analytical support to the Department through complex financial analysis and modeling, trend analysis, financial reporting, and accounts payable and receivable activities. Additionally, the position will provide oversight to the on-going process improvement efforts associated with incentive plan compensation.

Key Responsibilities:

Incentive Plan Administration (50%):

This position is responsible for implementing and administering the Department’s four incentive plans, which includes data collection, calculation, and payment of incentive compensation on a quarterly basis.

• Leverages institutional databases and departmental systems to compile, validate, and analyze compensation data for accurate payment calculations.
• Conducts comprehensive audits to ensure data integrity and adherence to University policy.
• Designs and implements automated tools to streamline data extraction for incentive metrics, enhancing both accuracy and efficiency in departmental reporting.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date documentation for all departmental incentive plans, supporting transparency and compliance with stakeholders.
• Assesses existing workflows and leads process improvement and automation efforts. Identifies and eliminates inefficiencies by optimizing the use of current systems and reducing manual processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Payroll Administration (50%):

• Oversee and audit the daily operations of the payroll functions for the department; research, evaluate and ensure that payroll issues and discrepancies are resolved in a proper and timely manner; and manage entries into the HR/Payroll System.
• Manage complex payroll functions; calculate, review, verify and post a variety of complex payroll data such as gross pay, retirement, contract adjustments, retroactive payments, hours, and leave.
• Conducts monthly reconciliations to validate appropriate payroll allocation in alignment with departmental guidelines.
• Create and update payroll procedures with a continuous focus on identifying efficiency and process improvement
• Audits, updates, and maintains faculty funding distributions as well as identifies discrepancies and recommends solutions.
• Reconciles faculty clinical commitments to determine discrepancies and initiate appropriate corrections as needed.
• Calculates and maintains clinical commitment records for fellows, ensuring accurate overage payments and compliance with departmental standards.

Work Location:

 Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is dedicated to delivering superlative patient care, providing an environment where training and education thrive and innovation and discovery are fostered.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is based at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora Colorado. The campus is a state of the art medical campus home to the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy, the Colorado School of Public Health; as well as the University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado both of which serve as major training sites for the Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine. 

Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions:

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, business administration, finance, healthcare administration, public administration, statistics, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of professional, progressively responsible experience in a finance related role
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Products

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in accounting, business, business administration, finance, healthcare administration, public administration, statistics, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Higher education accounting or finance experience
• Experience working systems such as Smartsheet, PowerBI, Human Capital Management, and PeopleSoft Finance 
• Experience with database systems and analysis of data

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, sufficient to create, maintain, and update financial spreadsheets, databases, and budgets using complex formulas and functions.
• General knowledge of accounting and financial management practices
• Accuracy, attention to detail, analytical, time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills are critical.
• Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced, customer-oriented, team-based work environment. Must be able to effectively organize, plan, and prioritize multiple competing work activities under pressure.
• Ability to work with a diverse group and competing interests.
• Ability to tolerate a high degree of ambiguity yet work effectively to fulfill the mission, goals and objectives of the department.
• Advanced analytical abilities and skills to address significant issues and demonstrate judgment to resolve complex problems.
• Strong problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to represent the University in a professional manner with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to understand complex systems and guide other personnel with regard to their use.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrate professionalism, strong work ethic and commitment to high standards.
• Strong financial management and ability to manage funds from a variety of sources.
• Knowledge of various CU, CU Medicine, UCH and University policies, rules and regulations pertaining to financial matters.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.    A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2.    Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.    Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Amy Wayne EMED.HumanResources@ucdenver.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply within 06/05/2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE

$64,336-$81,836

The above salary range (or hiring range ) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu ​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .