Financial Operations Specialist (Open Rank : Intermediate Senior)

Financial Operations Specialist (Open Rank : Intermediate Senior)

The CU Department of Anesthesiology seeks a Financial Operations Specialist, hereinafter referred to as "Specialist," at the rank of either Intermediate Professional or Senior Professional, dependent on candidate experience. The Specialist supports departmental compliance with University and CU Medicine policies by assisting with financial accounting and auditing functions, creating, improving, and managing procurement processes, and assisting with contract-related needs. The Specialist will serve as a key resource to administrative assistants and program managers in ensuring fiscal compliance, as well as developing tools and reports that inform data-driven decisions across the department. This includes being the liaison between the department and central procurement and contracting teams.

The Specialist will review financial transactions for accuracy, support efficient purchasing workflows, and assist with medical-legal and large departmental contracts.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Finance 60%

• Process financial transactions such as interdepartmental transfers, journal entries, cash receipts, etc.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reconciliation and variance reports for clinical budgets, while conducting monthly audits and presenting GL-level reconciliations for clinical finance divisions.
• Assist in the development of financial dashboards and analysis tools to enhance the review of financial information, leveraging systems such as Power BI, Smartsheet, and Excel.
• Support the maintenance of departmental funds flow structure and proper allocations.
• Research, document, and communicate both UCD and CU Medicine Finance policies and procedure updates to staff and management.

Procurement 25%

Contracts 15%

Work Location : Onsite to Hybrid This role is expected to work onsite initially for at least three months to train in the role and build and establish relationships and is located in Aurora, Colorado. After three months, and upon supervisor's determination, the role will be considered for a flexible hybrid work schedule. Following the CU Anschutz Chancellor's requirement for employees to be on campus a minimum of three days / week, the supervisor is responsible for determining the required number of on-campus days / week (three or greater) based on the position's level of focus work, collaboration needs, etc. The Department places a high value on building working relationships and collaboration.

Why Join Us : The University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Department of Anesthesiology is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. The Department of Anesthesiology has several clinical specialties and is a nationally recognized leader in anesthesiology and peri-operative medical education. We are dedicated to developing leaders in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine who demonstrate clinical excellence, professionalism, and a commitment to life-long learning. Our faculty have a resolve to create an exciting academic environment that will build upon what is already recognized as one of the finest residency programs in the country, and by advancing education within our specialty, we continue to improve the lives of learners and patients in a complex and evolving world of medicine.

But we cannot do it all without our staff! Join a growing and diverse administrative team that strives to support and improve our education, research, and clinical missions. Joining the Business Operations Administrative team specifically means joining a tight-knit and collaborative team that works closely with faculty leaders and learners in a highly rewarding environment. Outside of the team itself, Department of Anesthesiology staff members have the opportunity to collaborate on projects across diverse teams and committees and take part in various activities throughout the year. All Department of Anesthesiology staff have access to the University of Colorado's second-to-none benefits package, retirement plans, significant vacation and sick leave, 11+ paid holidays / year, tuition assistance, and wellbeing resources.

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

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 :

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

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications Intermediate Professional :

Minimum Qualifications Senior Professional :

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

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