bryn samuelson

senior budget director

About

Higher Education administrator with a strong emphasis in customer service at all levels of the organization, from students, faculty and staff internal to the University, to the broader community of donors, taxpayers, and student and employee prospects. Focus on personnel development and creating the tools for employees to succeed, while constantly looking toward continuous improvements in processes and policies to maximize efficient use of fiscal, physical and human resources.

Country

united states

City

denver

Industry

financial services

Skill

financial modeling, financial analysis, data analysis, accounting, budgets, finance, financial reporting, microsoft excel, research, strategic planning, microsoft office, powerpoint, process improvement, project management, leadership, strategy, management consulting, business planning, program management, market research, financial accounting, microsoft word, business strategy, analysis, management, strategic financial planning, accounts payable, financial planning, budgeting

Experience

director of business services, university information services

university of colorado

2013-12 - 2019-2 · 5 yrs 3 mos

assistant dean, budget and administration

university of colorado denver

2011-10 - 2013-12 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Responsible for providing high level guidance in the areas of budget, accounting, human resources and procurement, working with all constituents of the College of Arts & Media to understand and manage departmental budgets and handle personnel in a strategic manner. Ensures resources are used effectively and efficiently in order to provide top level service to students, faculty, staff, donors and external constituents.

senior budget director

university of colorado anschutz medical campus

2019-3 - Present · 7 yrs 6 mos

Using a strategic and collaborative approach, responsible for the overall operational leadership of the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, a $2.2 billion enterprise. CU Anschutz is the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado and the largest in the Rocky Mountain region, training the health sciences workforce of the future by blending education, research and clinical care in one place.

accounting and procurement manager

university of colorado boulder

2005-1 - 2011-9 · 6 yrs 9 mos

interim budget director

university of colorado

2010-4 - 2011-9 · 1 yr 6 mos

* Managed $26MM Leeds School of Business budget including general, auxiliary, gift, plant and grant funds * Prepared financial models for the Dean, Associate Deans and unit Directors to guide management decision making * Presented to the Board of Directors on the financial status of the School * Lead departments through the annual zero based budget process and continuous monitoring of their budgets throughout the fiscal year * Interfaced with campus budget officers, Provost office personnel and vice chancellors on financial and human resource policies and procedures * Signature authority for all payments including Accounts Payable and Payroll

accountant

university of colorado boulder

2005-6 - 2008-9 · 3 yrs 4 mos

* Managed and developed 1.0 FTE accounting technician whose duties included A/P, A/R, purchasing, payroll collection and entry and procurement card reallocation * Performed reconciliations and correcting journal entries for over 300 school accounts; audited transactions to assure compliance with GAAP, GASB and state and University policies * Managed large-dollar purchasing for the school (goods and services > $5k), including contract processing for vendors and independent contractors * Entered PeopleSoft Human Resource appointments, adjustments, payroll expense transfers and time entry for student faculty and undergraduate student employees * Processed tuition remission for graduate students receiving funding from the school * Prepared expense and travel reimbursements for employees / non-employees * Assisted with departmental financial planning and budgeting