Deputy Director, Business Strategy & Finance

Douglas County, Colorado•Castle Rock, CO

11h•$101,700 - $152,550

About The Position

The Deputy Director, Business Strategy & Finance is a key executive leader supporting the Clerk and Recorder’s Office. The role oversees business systems, business intelligence, project management, and accounting functions, and advances strategic planning, continuous improvement, data analysis, and financial management to support informed decision-making and organizational priorities. The position directs division work plans and supervises professional staff. It oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, and timely, accurate accounting operations. The role coordinates strategic initiatives, monitors project performance, and fosters collaboration across teams. It also oversees process improvement, systems optimization, vendor coordination, statutory compliance, and revenue tracking while upholding the Office’s vision, mission, and core values. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and five years of progressively responsible related experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered. The role requires a criminal background check including fingerprinting, a valid Colorado driver’s license (or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire), and registration as a Colorado voter upon hire. Project management certification and public-sector experience are a plus. In county emergencies or disasters, employees are expected to make every effort to assist with continued county operations, which may involve additional duties and hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, business administration, finance, project management, program management, systems, business intelligence, or a related field.
At least two years of supervisory experience.
Successful completion of a criminal background check, including fingerprinting through a national database.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid Colorado Driver’s License.
Must be a registered voter in the State of Colorado upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Federal, state, county, or municipal work experience.
Certification in project management.

Responsibilities

Direct division work plans.
Supervise professional staff.
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
Ensure timely and accurate accounting operations.
Coordinate strategic initiatives.
Monitor project performance.
Foster collaboration across teams.
Oversee process improvement efforts and systems optimization.
Coordinate vendors.
Ensure statutory compliance and oversee revenue tracking.
Uphold the Office’s vision, mission, and core values.
During county emergencies or disasters, make every effort to assist with continued county operations, potentially performing additional duties and hours.