SA Finance

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Student Affairs Finance is a centralized service center for the Division of Student Affairs that provides support in all financial and accounting areas.

We collaborate with departments to understand their operational processes in order to best advise them on appropriate accounting and financial practices. We partner closely with CU’s Campus Controller’s Office, Budget Fiscal Planning, Bursar, Financial Aid, Office of Cash Management, Treasury, and other offices to ensure compliance with laws and policies/procedures.

SA Finance partners with departments in Student Affairs to provide:

  • Budget planning and financial management best practices
  • Financial reporting and analysis including standardized monthly reporting and ad hoc analysis, forecasting and projections
  • Rate setting for billing and revenue purposes
  • Cash management, payment posting and revenue recognition in multiple software systems
  • Fiscal compliance including PCI (credit card) compliance, sales tax reporting, proper account code usage, gift fund usage, capital transactions, internal controls, cash transfers and balance sheet reconciliation
  • Billing and invoicing services for students in Residence Halls, Bear Creek, Graduate and Family Housing, Conference Services and meal plans
  • Partner with SA Compliance on contract and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reviews and analysis

Please contact us at SA-Finance@colorado.edu or at 303-492-6067.

How to work with us

Business Analysis & Financial Strategy

For financial reporting needs including analysis or budgeting/funding inquiries 

This team meets with each SA department monthly or quarterly to review financial reports and discuss variances to budget and future department plans to inform projections. Each department has a designated Business Analyst (BA) or Financial Strategist (FS) that specifically supports the financial needs of that department. 

To work with Business Analysts & Financial Strategists, reach out to your department contact which is listed or email SA-Finance@colorado.edu

 

Finance Cash Management

For cash management needs including implementing new payment methods (credit card, CU Store, ACH etc.), collecting cash receipts and the deposit of those receipts

This team supports all aspects of cash management for departments throughout the division that accept payments for goods and services and will act as a liaison with the Office of Cash Management and Treasury.  They will guide a unit with implementation of new payment methods including online, in-office, credit card, ACH, CU Store etc. This team trains on best practice and ensures compliance with division, Campus, state and federal policy.

To work with Finance Cash Management, email SA-Cashiers@colorado.edu 

Finance Billing Management

For billing and invoicing needs related to on-campus housing, meal plans, conference events or new revenue streams

This team processes student billing for on-campus housing as well as apartment housing for graduate students, faculty, and staff.  They support conference service event invoicing and can guide units in implementing billing to internal, external and student Tuition & Fees accounts.

To work with Finance Billing Management, email  SA-Billing@colorado.edu.