The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at CU Boulder invites applications for the Finance and Accounting Senior Professional position! This role serves as a key financial and administrative resource for the department and its finance team, providing advanced guidance on a broad range of financial, accounting, and human resources functions that support faculty, staff, students, and research personnel. This position independently manages complex financial transactions and a portfolio of high-level funding accounts, including research grants, contracts, gift funds, and other funding sources, and regularly interprets and applies university, state, federal, and sponsor regulations to ensure full compliance across diverse and often unique funding scenarios.
In addition to preparing and reviewing complex financial reports, analyzing budget forecasts, and reconciling expenditures, this role advises department leadership and the finance team on financial planning and resource allocation, often identifying issues and proposing solutions to non-standard or sensitive financial situations. The Senior Professional also serves as a lead resource within the finance team, providing guidance and support to other finance professionals and helping to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial processes.
For an assigned portfolio of high-level accounts, this role manages student employment processes, ensures compliance with student payroll guidelines, and provides expert guidance on procurement, travel, and sensitive expense policies. The position contributes to the development, refinement, and implementation of departmental financial procedures, supporting operational efficiency, long-term sustainability, and alignment with institutional priorities. 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.
