Job Details

SOE Finance and Accounting Manager

Position Number: 6356551
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Business - Accounting

SOE Finance and Accounting Manager

Requisition Number: 65713
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Temporary Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 09-Jul-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The SOE Finance and Account Manager will provide training and specialized, detail-oriented financial, accounting, and business services for the day-to-day financial and accounting operations that optimally support the mission and vision of the School of Education. This role is intended to transition and train the SOE Finance Team.
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

The mission of the CU Boulder School of Education (SOE) is grounded in a lived dedication to democracy, diversity, equity, and justice. We instruct and conduct research to make a positive difference with, and in schools and communities. The work of our faculty, researchers, staff, and students leads to evidence-based policy and practice. We aim for our graduates to be engaged and informed educators, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders

We offer pioneering, engaging teacher preparation, innovative undergraduate programs, and Colorado's top-ranked graduate education in multiple program areas: Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice, Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy, Learning Sciences & Human Development, Literacy Studies, Research & Evaluation Methodology, STEM Education, and Teacher Learning, Research, and Practice.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Financial and Business Services

Serve as the financial manager and point of contact for assigned funds (ie: DAICR budget allocations, fund 29s and 34s)
Serve as the point of contact for faculty and staff regarding university accounting, procurement and financial policies, processes and procedures.

Financial Management and tracking

Provide ongoing oversight of the financial operations, transactions and purchasing activity in the School of Education. Maintain proper controls, and manage financial activity ensuring it is in alignment with the strategic plan and stated financial goals of the school.

Training

Lead training and knowledge transfer efforts to transition key financial processes and responsibilities to the School of Education Finance Team, ensuring continuity of operations, clear documentation, and successful transition for team members.

What You Should Know

Maintain a part-time work schedule of 5 hours per week (12.5% FTE) to support priority transition tasks and provide continuity during the handoff of responsibilities. This is a remote position.

What We Can Offer

The starting pay for this position is $36 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

Be Statements

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What We Require

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or an accounting-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of supervisory or work-lead experience on the School of Education Finance Team.
5+ years progressively responsible experience in business administration, budget, or accounting.

What You Will Need

Ability to understand CU systems.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.

Please apply by 7/9/25 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/SOE-Finance-and-Accounting-Manager/65713