Job Description

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.
Who We Are
Who We Are
At Leeds, we have an outstanding vantage point, and while we’re located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, we’re not talking about the scenery. Set in the heart of Boulder, Colorado—one of the nation’s most vibrant business communities—Leeds offers unparalleled access to world-changing entrepreneurs, national research institutions and award-winning faculty!

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Operational Budget and Finance Management

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.
Budget and A/P Team Supervision

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.
Budget Monitoring, Data Analysis, and Reporting

Supervise budget team reporting and forecasting, ensuring accuracy 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 and Finance Senior Director of potential issues.
Compile and analyze finance and HR data at the request of Budget and Finance Senior Director and the Associate Dean of Administration.
Prepare financial and HR reports for the Budget and Finance Senior Director, the Associate Dean of Administration, and unit budget managers.
Work closely with unit budget managers to maintain accurate forecasting reports and budget projections.
Assist Budget and Finance Senior Director in ongoing efforts to develop and streamline reports for unit budget managers and senior leadership.
Support special budget and finance projects as needed.
Strategy and Process Improvement

Provide strategic input for Leeds budget and finance operational processes and goals.
Develop appropriate financial and administrative processes and policies to support operations, requiring a complex understanding of Leeds departments and leadership goals.
Collaborate with Budget and Finance Senior Director on updates to budget and finance technology and new software implementation.
Recommend changes to reporting formats, frequency, and scope to better achieve reporting objectives.
What You Should Know
What You Should Know
This position offers a hybrid modality, with 3+ days per week in the office.
Work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Very rarely this position will require evening and weekend work hours as well as travel.