Deputy Director, Business Strategy & Finance
About The Position
The Deputy Director, Business Strategy & Finance is a key executive leader supporting the Clerk and Recorder office. The role oversees business systems, business intelligence, project management, and accounting functions, and drives strategic planning, continuous improvement, data analysis, and financial management to support informed decision-making and organizational priorities. The position directs division work plans, supervises professional staff, manages budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, and ensures timely and accurate accounting operations. It coordinates strategic initiatives, monitors project performance, and fosters collaboration across teams. The role 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 successful completion of a criminal background check, including fingerprinting through a national database. The employee must possess or be able to obtain a valid Colorado Driver’s License within 90 days of hire and must be a registered voter in Colorado upon hire. During an emergency or disaster in or near the County, County employees are expected to make every effort to assist with continued County operations, which may involve additional duties and hours. An exempt employee working more than 40 hours in support of County operations during an emergency may receive overtime or other appropriate compensation under County policies or at the County’s discretion.
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.
- Possess, or be able 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 track revenue.
- Uphold the Office’s vision, mission, and core values.
- During emergencies or disasters, make every effort to assist with continued County operations, potentially performing additional duties and hours.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
- Additional resources to support health, growth, and overall well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
