University of Colorado Foundation Job Announcement

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants can view the full job description and should apply online through the CU Foundation's Careers Page.

Only applications received on the CU Foundation Careers Page will be considered.

For best consideration, applications should be received by July 11th, 2025 to be considered. Job Posting will remain open until a candidate is hired.

Position Title: Senior Accountant - HYBRID

Reports To: Assistant Controller

Hiring Salary Range: $87,765 - $100,900 + Bonu

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant is responsible for general ledger accounting, including analysis of business transactions to prepare journal entries, portions of the month-end close process, financial data preparation, account analysis and reconciliations. This position will take a lead role in processing complex transactions related to security sales, real estate sales, and other transactions ensuring accuracy in accounting for these transactions using GAAP guidelines. The successful applicant will have the skills necessary to develop, interpret, and implement moderate to complex financial accounting concepts within fund accounting, and an ability to evaluate high volume transactions within financial planning, reporting, and control

Compensation Package

The hiring salary range for this position is: $87,765 - $100,900 + Bonus. Starting salary is based on education, experience, skills, and other job-related factors. This position is eligible for an incentive bonus, a full and competitive benefits package, which includes:

Incentive pay: up to 10% bonus
Medical: Three plan options
Dental: One plan option, 100% employer paid
Vision: One plan option, 100% employer paid
Health Savings Account: Employer contributes up to $2,300 annually
Additional benefits: Disability, Life, Dependent/Health Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement 401(k) Plan: Employer contributes up to 6% of your annual compensation, per plan terms
Paid Time Off:
- Paid Time Off: 25 (first two years)
- Holidays: 12 days
Lifestyle Spending Account: Up to $1200 per year for reimbursements towards wellness programs
Free underground garage parking
Public Service Loan Forgiveness plan support
Tuition reimbursement, 529 Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Opportunities

WORKPLACE

Across our team, we value exceptional customer service, integrity, innovation, embracing our fiduciary responsibilities, and a welcoming and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will operate well in a collaborative team environment while also completing work independently.

We work in an office environment in a secured building with a mini on-site gym, secure indoor garage parking, with convenient access to uptown and downtown Denver and operate on a hybrid model where staff have the option to work in-office and remotely several days per week.

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants can view the full job description and should apply online at the CU Foundation's Careers Page.

For best consideration, applications should be received by July 11th, 2025 to be considered. Job Posting will remain open until a candidate is hired.

Please note that while the position description details both minimum requirements as well as desired skills and experience, we want to remind applicants that you do not need to have all the desired skills and experience to be considered for this role. If you have the passion for the work, along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest.

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The University of Colorado Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (creed), sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, gender, gender expression, age, protected status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University of Colorado Foundation is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce. The Foundation practices and champions inclusiveness in our community. We honor the diverse strengths, needs, voices, and backgrounds of all members of our community. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, others who identify as nonwhite, people with disabilities, veteran status, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those from traditionally marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply for this role.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION:

For over 55 years, the University of Colorado Foundation has partnered with the University of Colorado to enhance philanthropic support for CU. Private support for the University, given through the philanthropic portal of the Foundation, enables the University to transform lives through education, research, clinical care, and community engagement. The Foundation focuses its efforts on donor stewardship through customer service and assurance in gift acceptance, processing, and administration. The Foundation invests and allocates gift funds in a manner consistent with the purposes established by donors and distributes dollars from its managed funds to support a wide variety of programs and activities throughout the University system and on its four campuses.

The Foundation has just under $3 billion in assets under management, including more than 3,000 endowment funds.

The Foundation is a 501(3)c public charity governed by an independent Board of Directors. The Foundation's day-to-day operations are carried out by an administrative staff of approximately 22 individuals overseen by the Foundation's President and CEO.

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