Director of Finance and Administration

Director of Finance and Administration

Director of Finance and Administration – 40547 University Staff
Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Marcus
Institute for Brain Health

Job Title: Director of Finance and
Administration

Position #: 00731642 – Requisition #:
40547

Job Summary:

The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) at the
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a nationally recognized leader in clinical care, research, and education related to
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and co-occurring psychological health conditions. MIBH provides specialized, evidence-based care to active-duty
service members, Veterans, and first responders with persistent and complex symptoms following TBI.

MIBH delivers care through a
structured Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) that includes comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and individualized treatment planning. Care
is provided through a co-located interdisciplinary team model that integrates conventional Western medicine with evidence-based integrative
therapies.

Nature of work:

• The Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) at the University of Colorado
  Anschutz Medical Campus is a nationally recognized leader in clinical care, research, and education related to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  and co-occurring psychological health conditions. MIBH provides specialized, evidence-based care to active-duty service members, Veterans,
  and first responders with persistent and complex symptoms following TBI.
• MIBH delivers care through a structured Intensive
  Outpatient Program (IOP) that includes comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and individualized treatment planning. Care is provided through a
  co-located interdisciplinary team model that integrates conventional Western medicine with evidence-based integrative therapies.
• The
  Marcus Institute for Brain Health (MIBH) Director of Finance & Administration (DFA) is an in-person position and serves as a strategic and
  operational leader responsible for the financial stewardship, administrative infrastructure, and long-term sustainability of the Marcus
  Institute for Brain Health (MIBH). This role is central to advancing MIBH’s mission to deliver world-class care for service members,
  veterans, and others impacted by traumatic brain injury (TBI), with a strong emphasis on innovative care models supported by philanthropic
  investment.
• MIBH operates within a complex funding model that includes philanthropic support, clinical revenue, grants, and
  institutional funding. The DFA plays a critical role in advancing a sustainable financial future by diversifying revenue streams, optimizing
  financial performance, and strengthening operational systems.
• A central priority of this role is expanding earned revenue through
  insurance reimbursement and enhancing revenue cycle performance. This includes leadership in billing, coding, and reimbursement optimization
  to support scalable, high-quality clinical care.
• This position represents a unique opportunity to help guide a nationally recognized
  brain health institute through a pivotal period of growth transitioning from a predominantly philanthropic model to a balanced, sustainable
  enterprise while preserving innovation and mission impact.
• The DFA partners closely with the Executive Director, MIBH Leadership,
  clinical leadership, CU Medicine, and University stakeholders to align financial strategy with clinical operations, research expansion, and
  national impact.

Role & Organizational Impact

• The DFA directs all business operations of MIBH and serves as
  the Fund Administrator, with authority over the Institute’s financial resources and administrative infrastructure. The incumbent represents
  MIBH across the Anschutz Medical Campus, CU Medicine, and the University of Colorado, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and
  operational integration.
• This role provides leadership across finance, clinical business operations, grants, human resources,
  compliance, and administrative systems, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and Institute goals.
  • Supervision Received:
    Executive Director
  • Supervision Exercised: Provides administrative leadership and oversight for staff supporting financial
    operations, clinical administration, human resources, grants, and reporting functions. Ensures appropriate staffing, structure, and
    expertise are in place to support clinical reimbursement, billing and coding, grant administration, and day-to-day Institute
    operations.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership & Sustainability
(20%)

• Working with Executive Director and MIBH Leadership team to develop and execute a multi-year financial strategy to
  advance long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Build and manage a diversified funding model integrating philanthropy, clinical revenue,
  grants, and institutional support.
• Advise leadership on financial planning, risk management, and growth
  opportunities.
• Conduct scenario modeling and long-range financial planning to mitigate fiscal risk and support fiscal
  sustainability.

Financial Management & Fund Stewardship (15%)

• Direct all financial activities, including
  budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management across all funding sources:
  • Clinical revenue
  • Philanthropic gifts
    and endowments
  • Sponsored research and contracts
  • Institutional and state funding
  
  
• Ensure compliance with
  University, State, Federal, and sponsor regulations.
• Prepare and present financial reports, including revenue, cost, and salary
  analyses.
• Oversee financial systems, internal controls, and reporting infrastructure.
• Manage financial interactions with CU
  Medicine, CU School of Medicine, CU Foundation, University of Colorado Hospital, and affiliated partners.

Revenue Cycle &
Clinical Finance Optimization (20%)

• Lead revenue cycle strategy, including billing, coding, and reimbursement
  optimization.
• Partner with CU Medicine and clinical leadership to improve documentation, coding accuracy, and payer
  compliance.
• Analyze payer mix, reimbursement trends, and denials to improve performance.
• Expand insurance-based revenue and
  reduce reliance on philanthropic funding.
• Monitor provider productivity, clinical activity, and revenue
  generation.

Clinical Business Operations (5%)

• Oversee financial performance and operational effectiveness
  of clinical programs.
• Manage clinical contracts, program budgets, and financial reporting.
• Evaluate new program
  opportunities and assess sustainability and ROI.
• Ensure accurate tracking of clinical activity, time allocation, and
  revenue.

Grants & Contracts Management (10%)

• Oversee all pre- and post-award grant and contract activities,
  including budgeting, compliance, and reporting.
• Ensure accurate allocation of expenditures and personnel effort.
• Manage
  indirect cost recovery (ICR) distribution and related agreements.
• Provide final review for contracts, budgets, and
  commitments.

Human Resources Administration (5%)

• Oversee HR functions including recruitment, hiring,
  compensation, performance management, and staff development.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and
  procedures.

Policy, Compliance & Risk Management (10%)

• Interpret and apply University, State, and Federal
  policies.
• Develop and implement Institute-specific policies as needed.
• Review contracts, agreements, and legal documents in
  collaboration with university counsel.
• Identify and mitigate operational and financial risks.

Operations,
Facilities & Procurement (5%)

• Oversee procurement, vendor management, and contract
  negotiations.
• Manage facilities, leases, space planning, and capital projects.
• Coordinate purchasing activities in
  compliance with university policies.

Information Systems & Data Management (5%)

• Oversee
  administrative and financial systems, ensuring functionality and efficiency.
• Partner with IT resources to maintain
  infrastructure.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to support performance monitoring and
  decision-making.

Strategic Planning (5%)

• Participate in MIBH strategic planning
  efforts.
• Provide financial and operational insights to guide growth, staffing, and infrastructure decisions.
• Align financial
  strategy with MIBH’s mission and long-term vision.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is
expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO with a potential for hybrid of 1 day remote.

Why Join
Us:

This expanded role is integral to advancing MIBH’s mission to deliver world-class care while integrating research
and innovation. This position offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to improving outcomes for patients with TBI and complex brain
health conditions, while supporting the financial sustainability and the Institute’s growth as a national leader in brain
health.

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: 15/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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance,
  Accounting, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 8+
  years of progressive leadership experience in finance and administration
• Experience managing complex budgets with multiple funding
  streams, including clinical, philanthropy and grant funding.
• Experience overseeing financial and human resource
  operations.
  • An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in
    a field of study directly related to the work assignment.
  
  

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of
hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration,
  Healthcare Administration, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Finance and administration experience in academic
  medical center, healthcare, or nonprofit setting
• Direct experience in billing, coding, and reimbursement
  optimization.
• Experience with CU systems (PeopleSoft HCM/FIS, Concur).
• Experience supporting clinical program growth and
  strategic initiatives.

Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong knowledge of
  healthcare finance, revenue cycle management, and billing/coding practices (e.g., CPT, ICD-10).
• Proven leadership in financial
  strategy, planning, and sustainability initiatives.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Effective
  communication/presentation skills and a proven track record of forming collaborative and effective working relationships with clinicians and
  administrative leaders.
• Strategic thinker with a strong operational execution mindset
• Financial stewardship with a
  mission-driven focus
• Expertise in healthcare reimbursement and revenue optimization
• Ability to navigate complex, evolving
  funding environments
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Collaborative leadership across interdisciplinary
  teams
• Strong knowledge of healthcare finance, revenue cycle management, and billing/coding practices (e.g., CPT,
  ICD-10).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and
  orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the
  institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.

Conditions of employment:

• Applicants must be
  legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment
  authorization for this position now or in the future.

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: Irma
Smith, irma.smith@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but
preference will be given to complete applications received by August 30, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or
may not be considered

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this
position has been established as HIRING RANGE $119,289 – $159,847

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.

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.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category
:
Business Services Primary Location
: Aurora Department: U0001 — Anschutz Med Campus or Denver – 21730 – ADM CHAN MIBH ADMIN
Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Jul 16, 2026 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Irma Smith
Posting Contact Email: irma.smith@cuanschutz.edu Position
Number: 00731642

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40547&lang=en

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