Budget Manager (Remote)
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Budget Manager (Remote)
Salary
$95,892.00 - $105,732.00 Annually
Location
Statewide, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
TAA-03605-02.2026
Department
Department of Revenue
Division
Office of Budget and Financial Services - Budget & Policy
Opening Date
02/25/2026
Closing Date
3/11/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Claire Furlow - claire.furlow@state.co.us
Primary Physical Work Address
This is a remote position primarily performed via flex-place (telework/work-from-home arrangements), with occasional on-site visits to attend meetings with staff and client groups at 2829 W Howard Pl, Denver, CO 80204.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Department Information
The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.
The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video !
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Description of Job
Join Our Mission to Drive Fiscal Excellence!
We are seeking a dynamic, analytical, and collaborative leader to be our Budget Manager . In this working manager role, you will personally develop, implement, and oversee key budgets and conduct essential analyses alongside your dedicated team.
This high-impact position requires excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to inform stakeholders, resolve challenges, and equip leaders to make strategic budgetary decisions. You will lead the production of detailed summary reports and financial presentations, coordinate complex budget requests, and make multi-year forecasts that shape the department's future.
If you are ready to contribute your expertise and be a driving force in the financial success of our Department, apply today for this rewarding opportunity!
What You'll Do:
Under the direction of the Deputy Budget Director and Budget Director, plans, directs, delegates, and reviews the development of expenditures and FTE budgets for assigned division(s).
Coordinates the development of all internal budget development as well as budget requests including decision items, budget amendments, and supplementals, for assigned divisions.
Coordinates the development of five-year forecasts for assigned cash funds and ensuring that issues or concerns with fiscal viability are identified and explained while providing recommendations for remediation options.
Makes multi-year revenue, expenditure and fund balance forecasts and interpret results of analysis and provide explanation for vacancies and trends in revenues and fees for various business units.
Conducts research by utilizing current studies, methodologies, and data from a variety of sources to support revenue projections as appropriate.
Assists in the legislative fiscal note process and review of budget submission schedules.
Leads the production, questioning, verification, and validation of detailed summary reports and financial presentations.
Coordinates the development of monthly updates to the fiscal year projection for assigned cash funds, including revenue, expenditures, and fund balance.
Supervises a team of budget analysts, ensuring that work is timely and accurate.
Responsible for conducting annual performance evaluations and plans workload as well as performs hiring and disciplinary actions, as necessary.
Responsible for meeting the training needs of the staff and allocating resources to meet the goals and objectives of the section and of the department.
This is a remote position primarily performed via flex-place (telework/work-from-home arrangements), with occasional on-site visits to attend meetings with staff and client groups at 2829 W Howard Pl, Denver, CO 80204.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H8E4XXBUDGET ANALYST IV (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-hr-professionals/job-classifications/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-h8e)
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in accounting, financial analysis and/or budget development, implementation, formulation, execution and/or analysis.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years
Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two (2) years of the required experience
NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
Advanced Financial Modeling experience
Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis experience
Experience with process improvement and lean initiatives
Experience in presenting complex financial data in a high-level summary to leadership
KPI development and monitoring experience
Public sector experience in budget development, implementation, formulation, execution and analysis
Experience with fiscal analysis, and policy/program analysis for a governmental agency (state, county or local level)
Working knowledge of the State of Colorado budget and legislative processes, fiscal rule, and regulations
State experience with CORE, and working knowledge of federal grant management
Demonstrated written communication skills
Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:
Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.
As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.
Minimum Qualification Screening
A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter
List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .
Supplemental Information
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us.
We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
If not applying online, submit application to:
If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (https://careers.colorado.gov/sites/careers/files/documents/Colorado-Paper-Application-202011-enabled.pdf) (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to dor_ohr@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.
Methods of Appointment:
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
Step Pay Program:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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Describe your work experience as a supervisor or lead and how you were able to keep your team accountable with deliverables.
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Describe your work experience developing and implementing budgets, fiscal analysis and financial modeling.
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Describe your experience with process improvement and problem solving in your current or previous positions.
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Describe your experience presenting complex financial data to leadership.
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CDOR - Are you aware of anyone with whom you have a personal relationship (including, but not limited to, any family members or those you or a family member have an intimate relationship with) currently employed with DOR? If yes, please provide the name of the employee and the Division they work in. Per DOR Policy OHR-006, family includes spouse, partner, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or cousin, including those related by marriage, civil union, common law, blood, adoption or foster care.
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CDOR - The salary range for this position is $95,892-105,732 annually. Are you still interested in this position? Marking "no" will result in removal from consideration. As a reminder, per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.
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