Libby Melzer
Strategic Finance & Operations Leader | Former Chief of Staff | Former CFO | Advancing Academic Excellence & Financial Stewardship in Higher Education
- Role
- Director of Finance & Administration (Dfa), Department of Dermatology at University of Colorado Anschutz
- Location
- Denver, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Libby Melzer
Mission-driven finance and operations executive with 15+ years leading strategic and fiscal transformation across academic medical centers and higher education. Proven success in financial stewardship, digital transformation, and team development. Former Deputy CFO at Mount Carmel College of Nursing, and former Chief of Staff at UVA Health, with deep knowledge of fund accounting, compliance, and integrated academic-health systems.Specialties include:• Budgeting & Forecasting (Rolling + Multi-Year)• GAAP & Fund Accounting• Title IV / Endowment Compliance• AI-Driven Operational Innovation• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Anaplan | Workday | Epic
Experience
Director of Finance & Administration (Dfa), Department of Dermatology
University of Colorado Anschutz
Mar 2026 — Present · Denver, CO, US
Partner with Department Chair and leadership to drive strategic, financial, and operational priorities across clinical, research, and academic missions Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance; align resources to support growth and sustainability Oversee clinical financial operations, including revenue optimization and funds flow Drive operational improvements to enhance access, efficiency, and patient experience Collaborate with faculty and research leadership on resource planning and grant support Serve as liaison to central functions (Finance, HR, Compliance, IT) to ensure alignment and execution Lead and develop administrative teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment
Education
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
Master's of Business in Operational Excellence, Operations
2014 — 2015
Miami University
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
2000 — 2004
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