Cost Accounting Manager

Requisition Number:61646Location:Boulder, ColoradoCityBoulderStateColoradoEmployment Type:University StaffSchedule:Full-TimePosting Close Date:28-Feb-2025Date Posted:14-Feb-2025Job SummaryThe Campus Controller's office at CU Boulder welcomes applications for the position of Cost Accounting Manager!The University of Colorado Boulder is a Tier One, nationally competitive research university with a $2.00B annual operating budget. The University is focused on cultivating its instruction and research, increasing its innovative impact at the national and international level through collaboration, transformation, and leadership.The Campus Controller's Office (CCO) provides critical support to the mission by ensuring fiscal responsibility, accurate financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations, policies/procedures, and contract requirements. This full-time position reports to the Director of Accounting within the Campus Controller's Office and works closely with campus departmental finance and accounting staff as well as the Office of Budget and Fiscal Planning. The Manager supervises one professional staff and coordinates activities between multiple campus departments. This position is responsible for interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing the relevance and importance of wide-ranging federal, state, university, campus and agency-specific accounting rules and relevance and importance of wide-ranging federal, state, university, campus and agency-specific accounting rules and regulations in order to facilitate the selection of appropriate cost accounting methodologies. This position functions independently at an advanced level.This position requires a people-focused, innovative campus leader. The Manager serves as a visionary change agent that possesses impeccable communication skills. Collaboration is key for this unit and the Manager must demonstrate perseverance and project success.The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.Who We AreThe Campus Controller's Office maintains and supports the university's fiscal responsibility through accurate financial accounting and reporting and in compliance with laws, regulations, policies/procedures and contract requirements for sponsored projects. We provide oversight, assistance and training in financial stewardship for the campus.What Your Key Responsibilities Will BeF&A Rate Calculation MethodologyManage process used to calculate the F&A rates for federal submission and annual reviewWorks with Facilities Management to ensure that the Boulder campus has a space system that supports the classification and allocation of space for the F&A rate.Administers the Comprehensive Rate Information System (CRIS) used to develop the F&A rate.Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates Boulder campus accounting practices and the F&A rate development methodologies with the goal of recommending changes to these practices and methodologies as a means of justifying the negotiated F&A rate.Provides additional analyses requested by DHHS to substantiate the F&A rate calculation methodology.Reviews annual DAICR budget distribution and reports.Provides F&A and DAICR training to campus.Fringe Benefit RatesDirects the methodology for calculating fringe benefits rates for Boulder campus.Liaison with appropriate levels of management for review and approval of rates.Administers the implementation of any adjustments to the rate calculation procedures to simplify and expedite the campus-wide budgeting of fringe benefits.Analyzes and evaluates the fringe benefits rate allocation process to verify that the allocations are being applied to the appropriate payroll accounts.Analyzes and coordinates the actual fringe benefit expense mapping process to identify problems that will affect the acceptance of the fringe benefits rates by the federal government.Through the campus-wide fringe benefit rates, coordinates the funding of worker's compensation insurance, Risk Management operations, EcoPass distribution, unemployment claims, and additional programs, as applicable with the program administrators.Analyzes and coordinates the adjustments requested by DHHS with necessary campus and system personnel.General Administrative Recharge Rate and General Infrastructure Rate (GAR,GIR)Consults with necessary campus offices to evaluate and determine the costs that should be incorporated in the GAR and GIR rate calculations.Develops the methodology used to determine the GAR and GIR rates.Manage the preparation of the respective rate calculations, and assist in their negotiation and approval.Service Center ComplianceReview and analyze existing service center rates for compliance.Review and analyze campus-wide revenue streams for potential internal service center activity.Assist with campus-level training.Liaison with BFP and OCG for rate-setting process.People DevelopmentRecruit well-qualified enthusiastic, professional staff that will actively embrace and participate in organizational changes.Actively promote a culturally diverse and inclusive community within the organization.Direct the overall operations for units within specific areas of responsibility.Lead, train supervise, and evaluate staff to drive a positive and thriving work culture.Create and maintain a positive, cooperative work culture, encouraging customer focused staff interaction with colleagues, sponsors, and administratorsModel and develop leadership and technical skills for the current staff.Direct the implementation and ongoing success of career paths and professional development opportunities for unit staff.Other DutiesPerforms other cost studies as requested.Assist departments with periodic inquires, trainings, questions and journal entries. and questions.Works on enhancements to computer systems and procedures to ensure continued compliance with all applicable rules and requirements and to improve business process and efficiency and service.Other duties as assigned.What You Should KnowHybrid work modality offered.What We Can OfferThe salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000 annually. Relocation allowance may be offered within departmental guidelines.BenefitsThe University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.Be StatementsBe collaborative. Be supportive. Be Boulder.What We RequireBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or closely related field.Minimum of 5 years of progressive financial management, accounting, and or cost accounting experience.Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.What You Will NeedThorough knowledge of advanced accounting concepts, principles and practices, rules and regulations, GASB, GAAP, NACUBO accounting principles and guidelines.Ability to manage advanced cost accounting analyses and evaluations independently.Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. This must include advanced spreadsheet/database skills, including use of data warehouse and manipulation of large data sets.This position must be able to establish rapport and become a credible source of information and guidance for campus partners.Proven ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity using existing policies and practices as a guide.Attention to detail and the ability to recognize unusual situations, question them and provide alternative solutions.Ability to prioritize and use sound judgment to meet deadlines and work independently.Analytical thinking and the ability to recognize and question unusual situations.Ability to learn and use new software systems.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate with varying levels of authority and cross-functional teams.What We Would Like You to HaveMaster's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, accounting, or other business-related field.Previous experience applying financial modeling skills in resource planning at an enterprise level.Demonstrated skill with large data sets.Previous professional work experience in an institution (or institutions) of higher education and involvement with F&A rate submissions.Experience with the University of Colorado's financial system (PeopleSoft FIN)and HR system (HCM).CPA.Special InstructionsTo apply, please submit the following materials:A current resume.A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.We may request references at a later time.Please apply by February 28, 2025 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.Posting Contact InformationPosting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human ResourcesPosting Contact Email:

Created: 2025-02-20