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The Associate Director (AD) of Budget and Finance reports to theBudget and Finance Senior Director. The AD directs both the LeedsBudget team and the Leeds Accounting and Procurement (A/P) team(i.e. “Leeds Budget and Finance”). This position provides highlevel fiscal and analytical support for the school, assisting withstrategic visioning for the budget and A/P functions at Leeds, andmanaging the collaboration and coordination between the Leedsbudget and A/P teams. The AD has independent decision-making authority regarding Leedsbudget and finance matters and manages the everyday budget and A/Pprocesses for the school. The AD is second in charge of budget andfinance operations upon the absence of the Director or for otherreasons as deemed necessary, including decision-making regardingspending, work allotment and prioritization to other FTEs withinthe unit, and advisement to senior leadership of the school. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

At Leeds, we have an outstanding vista point, and whilewe’re located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, we’re not talkingabout the scenery. Set in the heart of Boulder, Colorado—one of thenation’s most vibrant business communities—Leeds offersunparalleled access to world-changing entrepreneurs, nationalresearch institutions and award-winning faculty!

• Lead the Leeds Budget department, by supervising budget staff;collaborating with and providing direction for unit budgetmanagers; planning and implementing the annual budget process;administering the school operating budget; and ensuring theaccuracy 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; leadingefficiency-improvement and standardization efforts, providingguidance on policy and raised issues; and ensuring propermaintenance of all accounting systems and processes.
• Ensure excellent communication and collaboration between Leedsbudget and finance teams.
• Support Associate Deans, Chairs, Directors, and unit budgetmanagers by providing sound budget and finance guidance andanswering policy questions by interpreting and referring toappropriate Leeds and University guideline and policies.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of each unit's unique budgetand A/P circumstances and requirements, developing and maintainingstrong working relationships with Leeds budget managers.
• Direct Leeds’ year-end process.
• Review and approve high-level transactions in CU Boulderfinancial systems.
• Guide the budget/AP's collaboration with the Leeds HR team, aswell as the Leeds Advancement team.
• Independently manage deadlines, and ensure relevant deadlinesare shared with the team and achieved.

• Provide oversight for and supervise Leeds budget team staff andthe Leeds A/P Manager.
• Engage budget and finance teams in priority setting andcollaborative problem-solving.
• Mentor, coach, and ensure professional developmentopportunities for budget and finance team staff; managing workallocation, training, problem resolution, performance management,and the building of an effective team dynamic.
• Provide leadership through regular communication including teammeetings and regular one on one's, active goal setting, and routinecoaching to model and promote behavior that aligns with school’score values.

• Supervise budget team reporting and forecasting, ensuringaccuracy and timeliness of routine and ad hoc reports.
• Lead budget meetings for Leeds unit budget managers.
• Monitor budgets for over- and under-spending; notify Budget andFinance Senior Director of potential issues.
• Compile and analyze finance and HR data at the request ofBudget and Finance Senior Director and the Associate Dean ofAdministration.
• Prepare financial and HR reports for the Budget and FinanceSenior Director, the Associate Dean of Administration, and unitbudget managers.
• Work closely with unit budget managers to maintain accurateforecasting reports and budget projections.
• Assist Budget and Finance Senior Director in ongoing efforts todevelop and streamline reports for unit budget managers and seniorleadership.
• Support special budget and finance projects as needed.

• Provide strategic input for Leeds budget and financeoperational processes and goals.
• Develop appropriate financial and administrative processes andpolicies to support operations, requiring a complex understandingof Leeds departments and leadership goals.
• Collaborate on Budget and Finance Senior Director on updatesto budget and finance technology and new softwareimplementation.
• Recommend changes to reporting formats, frequency, and scope tobetter achieve reporting objectives.

• This position offers a hybrid modality, with 3+ days per weekin the office.
• Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
• Very rarely this position will require evening and weekend workhours as well as travel.

• The annual hiring range for this position is $104,000-$115,000.Relocation is available for eligible candidates.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through CU Advantage program.

Be ambitious. Be strategic. Be Boulder.

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education andexperience may substitute.
• 4+ years’ relevant professional experience in finance,accounting, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with Human Resource Information Systems and Finance,and financial reporting software.
• 3+ years of experience in a supervisory position.
• Expert experience with ad hoc query tools such as MicrosoftExcel, with the ability to manipulate large data sets from multiplesources and using macros, formulas, pivots, etc. to summarize andorganize it appropriately, succinctly, and accurately.

• Demonstrated skills in financial and budgetary analysis.
• A thorough understanding of budget and accounting principles ina university system and the ability to perform complex financialanalyses.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills, specifically inregards to organizing, integrating information and makingrecommendations within a highly complex organizationstructure.
• Ability to successfully supervise multiple teams.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize and implement accounting andbudgetary principles.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and inwriting in both informal and formal settings.
• Demonstrated ability to guide and inspire team towardsorganizational goals.
• Analytical skills including experience with computer officeproducts and software used in financial analysis, gathering data,and preparation of high-quality presentations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrable expertise in comparative data analysis, includingcharting and trending.
• Ability to maintain strong working relationships with facultyand staff amidst changing circumstances.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines for themselves andability to effectively communicate deadlines to the team whileensuring the team's deadlines are met.
• Ability to interpret complex University policies andprocedures, and to take the initiative to evaluate existingprocesses and procedures, and when necessary, revise or develop newprocedures in order to increase operational efficiencies.
• Passionate about growing and developing employees to reachtheir full potential.
• Promotes creating an inclusive environment to reflect ourvalues and vision at Leeds.

• 5+ years relevant experience in finance, accounting, dataanalysis, and reporting.
• 5+ supervising professional level employees.
• Experience with PeopleSoft HCM and Finance, and COGNOSfinancial reporting.
• Experience working in higher education or public sectorfinancial management with a record of progressively broaderresponsibilities, including working knowledge of universityadministrative and fiscal policies and procedures andcampus/university organizational structures.

Please apply by August 12, 2026 for consideration.

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Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu