Director, Finance & Operations

The Business Operations & Analysis Office is comprised of a team of business officers who are highly trained and efficient in University business functions. This office sits in the Financial Affairs Division. We strive to be a trusted and innovative partner delivering exemplary business services in support of the DU community. The Campus Partner Business Office is committed to maintaining a work environment that encourages knowledge of respect for and development of skills to effectively engage with individuals from diverse communities across campus.

Position Summary

The Director of Finance and Operations reports to the Business Operations and Analysis leadership team and provides leadership and oversight for financial management human resources and operational finance functions across the assigned units. This role is responsible for leading a team that serves academic and administrative units including a manager(s) and multiple business officers ensuring all financial and HR transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner. The Director is the primary knowledge expert for their units budgets and financial forecasting/budgeting.

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage a cross-functional team responsible for executing financial payroll and HR transactions ensuring high performance accountability and a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure operational accuracy and compliance by maintaining high standards for transaction timeliness financial integrity and adherence to university policies regulatory requirements and audit standards.
• Oversee financial planning and performance by developing monitoring and adjusting budgets and forecasts for assigned units to support informed decision-making and fiscal responsibility.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on financial operations providing leadership with detailed insights into budget status tuition and discount management (as applicable) and overall financial health.
• Partner with leadership on budget development and resource allocation delivering data-driven analysis and ensure budgets align with institutional strategy and remain compliant throughout the fiscal year.
• Maintain audit readiness and operational integrity by preparing documentation supporting audits and reviews and proactively resolving financial or compliance issues.
• Collaborate closely with leadership to foster a high-performing team environment and cultivate a culture of excellence accountability and continuous improvement

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in financial management and budgeting forecasting and analysis for large complex budgets to align with institutional priorities.
• Knowledge of HR and payroll processes policies and compliance standards
• Proficiency with ERP and financial systems (e.g. Banner Salesforce PeopleSoft) and reporting tools
• Leadership and team management skills for multi-layered and cross-functional operational teams
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams
• Ability to quickly resolve operational and compliance issues and make sound decisions in complex environments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Accounting or related field
• Ability to work on campus 4 days a week (one remote) in an open office concept
• Minimum 4-7 years of progressively responsible experience in financial and administrative leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and supervising multi-layered teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree/certification (MBA MPA CPA or similar).
• Over 8 years of progressive financial leadership with increasing responsibility for team management
• Experience in higher education or similarly complex organizations.
• Familiarity with Banner Salesforce PeopleSoft or similar ERP systems.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This position is required 4 days in office and one flex day working in an open office environment and headphones/earbuds are required for meetings.

Application Deadline
For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) July 1 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 13.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $105000 - $115000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.