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We're seeking an approachable, collaborative leader who combines sound judgment with supportive accountability. You'll have opportunities to strengthen financial processes, improve reporting, and help staff succeed through clear expectations and consistent guidance. If you're ready to bring financial expertise, ownership, and a people-focused approach to public service, we encourage you to apply!
Hiring Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 Annually
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM -- 5:00 PM with flexibility required; subject to change. Hybrid schedule may be available upon successful completion of the initial evaluation period; subject to change.
Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
Plans, organizes, manages, and evaluates assigned financial operations and programs for a County department or office. Provides leadership and oversight for one or more financial functions, which may include budgeting, accounting, accounts payable and receivable, contracts, procurement, grants, financial reporting, auditing, compliance, and related fiscal operations. Performs complex financial and operational analysis and provides recommendations to department leadership regarding financial strategies, resource allocation, operational needs, and short- and long-term planning. Develops, implements, and manages procedures, processes and internal controls; ensures compliance with applicable requirements; and provides management and direction to assigned staff. 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:
Plans, organizes, manages, and evaluates assigned departmental financial programs, operations, and services; establishes priorities and ensures activities support departmental goals and operational needs.
Manages one or more financial functions, which may include budgeting, accounting, accounts payable and receivable, contracts, procurement, grants, financial reporting, auditing, compliance, and related fiscal operations.
Performs and oversees complex financial and operational analyses, studies, and research. Evaluates financial information, trends, funding, costs, and operational issues; develops recommendations regarding financial strategies, resource allocation, and short- and long-term planning, to support strategic direction and decision making
Proactively manages department or office costs by monitoring spending, contracts, and purchase orders to identify cost savings and prevent budget overruns before they occur. Analyzes usage trends, vendor agreements, and marketplace data to recommend consolidation, renegotiation, or elimination of unnecessary expenses. Communicates cost risks and recommendations to leadership in time to support informed decisions.
Develops, implements, and evaluates financial policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls. Identifies financial and operational risks and ensures assigned activities comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, funding requirements, County policies and procedures, contractual requirements, and established financial practices.
Oversees the preparation, analysis, and maintenance of financial reports, records, reconciliations, projections, forecasts, and cost analyses. Ensures financial information is accurate, complete, timely, and supports departmental planning and decision-making.
Manages departmental budget activities as assigned, including budget development, monitoring, forecasting, expenditure and revenue analysis, budget modifications, and financial reporting; advises department leadership regarding budget status, trends, risks, and resource needs.
Manages accounting and financial transaction activities as assigned, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, revenue and expenditure monitoring, and resolution of complex financial transactions or discrepancies.
Manages contract and procurement activities as assigned, including contract development and administration, solicitations, negotiations, amendments, renewals, monitoring, vendor or provider relationships, procurement processes, and resolution of significant contractual, billing, performance, or compliance issues.
Manages grant and other funding activities as assigned, including financial monitoring, reporting, reimbursement, reconciliation, and compliance with applicable funding requirements.
Monitors the financial aspects of assigned programs, projects, and portfolios, including budgets, expenditures, funding sources, and applicable requirements; coordinates with appropriate staff to identify and resolve financial or compliance issues.
Coordinates and supports financial, programmatic, and compliance audits and reviews; analyzes financial records and supporting documentation, resolves discrepancies, responds to findings, and implements corrective actions as appropriate.
May coordinate activities related to legal matters within assigned areas of responsibility, including Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests; coordinates with the County Attorney's Office and researches and investigates matters as assigned.
Provides senior and executive leadership with timely, accurate financial analysis and recommendations to support resource allocation and planning decisions. Translates budget, procurement, and project data into clear options with trade offs, risks, and projected outcomes rather than raw numbers. Proactively surfaces financial risks and opportunities so leadership can act before issues become constraints.
Identifies and implements improvements to financial processes, controls, systems, and service delivery to enhance efficiency, accuracy, consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Interprets and communicates financial policies, procedures, regulations, contractual requirements, and related guidance; provides technical assistance and consultation to department leadership and staff.
Collaborates with County departments and offices, external agencies, auditors, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders regarding assigned financial operations and requirements.
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