Budget & Finance Manager
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Budget & Finance Manager
Salary
$77,420.00 - $116,160.00 Annually
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2500386
Department
Pikes Peak Workforce Center
Opening Date
08/13/2025
Closing Date
8/27/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
Description
Benefits
Questions
Need more information on completing a job application? See the EPC Application process here (https://admin.elpasoco.com/human-resources/#ApplicationProcess) .
Job Summary
Take charge of financial strategy and operations as a Finance and Budget Manager at the Pikes Peak Workforce
Center!
You'll oversee budget formulation, monitoring, and presentation, ensuring funds are effectively allocated to meet
program goals. Your financial analysis will guide leadership in forecasting and long-term planning, while managing
procurement, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance with funding sources.
In this leadership role, you'll mentor staff, provide training, and conduct performance evaluations to foster a highperforming
team. You'll also ensure financial compliance, conduct audits, and collaborate with executive leadership
to drive resource allocation and optimize operations. This is an amazing opportunity to make a direct impact on the
success of the Pikes Peak Workforce Center. APPLY TODAY!!!
Hiring Range: $90,000.00 - $101,500.00 Annually
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, subject to change.
Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt.
Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
This position directs and coordinates the formulation, monitoring, and presentation of budgets for controlling funds to implement the program objectives. Performs financial and statistical analysis needed to support decision-making by senior and executive leadership. Works with executive leadership and staff to develop and maintain operational budgets and complex financial reports for forecasting, trends, and results analysis. Manages a wide variety of complex and professional procurement, logistical, and financial duties, and analysis in support of efficient and effective operations. Performs a variety of complex analyses, studies, and research projects as needed. Provides management and direction to assigned staff, ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, procedures, standards, and other related directives. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function. This position may be subject to grant funding.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Performs a variety of professional and complex analyses, studies, and research projects, including those regarding budget, finance, logistics, procurement, and operating issues.
Develops or participates in the development and execution of the operating budget; prepares and presents financial reports; forecasts future budget expenditures; implements financial policies and procedures; prepares cost analyses and estimates for use in planning and developing programs, services, and financial activities; analyzes and monitors expenditures against approved budget; reports on funding status to senior leadership when purchasing capital equipment, supplies, services, etc.
Works closely with executive leadership on departmental decision-making and provides recommendations for the allocation of resources, as well as long and short-term planning activities.
Conducts internal audits by verifying and analyzing financial records and supporting documentation; researches and resolves discrepancies.
Participates in monitoring project budgets and ensuring financial compliance. Coordinates with appropriate personnel on projects to ensure compliance with budget, timing, and funding source(s).
Provides oversight, guidance, and mentorship to assigned staff. Determines ongoing training needs of staff and ensures proper training is provided. Conducts performance evaluations and motivates employees to reach peak productivity and performance; participates in the hiring and disciplinary process.
Interprets, communicates, and implements Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Develops, recommends, and implements policies, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
Manages, plans, coordinates, and evaluates procurement functions and activities, including contract administration in compliance with the County's Procurement Division. Obtains price quotes from potential vendors; directs or participates in negotiations with vendors/suppliers for the best value, and addresses and resolves issues and concerns with vendors, including timeliness, billing issues, and quality of compliance with procedures. Participates in research and evaluation of proposed contractual obligations and agreements.
Coordinates and assists independent auditors with annual reviews and audit of financial records and functions as needed.
Oversees and provides support and communication to stakeholders, contractors, and vendors regarding inquiries pertaining to account entries, status of invoice payments, and programs. Consults with executive leadership on any issues or unusual matters of significance; takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action.
May coordinates activities associated with legal issues, such as Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests, in assigned area of responsibility; coordinates between the department and the County Attorney's office; researches and investigates circumstances as assigned and formulate a position.
May oversee inventory and/or logistical operations for assigned functional area(s).
Attends seminars, conferences, workshops, and meetings to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments.
May represent executive leadership at meetings, as directed.
Performs other duties as required.
Supervision Exercised: This classification requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or unit(s) including providing input on hiring/disciplinary action and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. A first-line or second-line supervisor typically performs these tasks.
Supervision Received: Receives administrative supervision. This classification typically performs job duties and resolves conflict according to their own judgment and initiatives, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight, and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of GAAP, governmental accounting techniques, budgeting, auditing, and finance principles, and practices. Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision, administration, and budget control.
Knowledge of purchasing and contract issues including maintenance agreements, blanket orders, State contracting procedures, bidding processes, invitations for bid (IFB), and requests for information and proposals (RFI/RFP).
Knowledge of inventory control methods and best practices preferred.
Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to plan, schedule, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks effectively.
Must possess excellent customer service skills and promote a customer service-oriented work environment.
Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with program and department/office policies, programs, and guidelines to achieve the overall objectives of the position.
Ability to analyze data and statistics, prepare statistical reports, and deliver information in an accurate and comprehensible manner.
Ability to prepare and administer large, complex budgets, and analyze financial documents. Ability to accurately perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment in problem-solving and decision making; ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
Ability to lead, manage, and train others; ability to objectively review, evaluate, and document the performance of employees.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and presentations. Ability to provide accurate and detailed information.
Ability to establish and maintain constructive and cooperative interpersonal relationships with staff, peers, higher-level management, clients, and others to accomplish the department's mission.
Sets goals and manages time efficiently; remains open to change and new information; effectively deals with pressure and ambiguity.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Must be receptive to adoption and application of new and innovative technologies and technological platforms.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
Four years of related professional experience may substitute for the required degree.
Eight years of professional experience in finance, budgeting, accounting, procurement, or related field.
Three years of supervisory or demonstrated leadership experience.
Preferred Education & Experience
Experience in a governmental or public sector setting.
Experience in managing large grant funding.
Licenses/Certificates
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.
Work Conditions
Duties are primarily performed in an office environment; some travel may be required. May be required to respond to emergency situations under varying weather conditions. May be required to work evenings and weekends as business needs dictate.
The classification specification above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and minimum qualifications; specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the needs of the department/office and the particular assignment. Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources Department.
VISION
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.
