Serve CO Director of Finance

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

About The Position

Serve Colorado is a State of Colorado organization that engages local communities across all 64 counties to create opportunities for service and volunteerism. It works under the direction of the Lt. Governor and the Governor’s Commission on Community Service, with an emphasis on equity, inclusion, innovative partnerships, and community priorities. The Director of Finance leads and manages aspects of Serve Colorado’s budget, finances, and grant compliance, working with the Executive Director and the Office of the Governor’s Chief Financial Officer / Controller. The position supports organizational growth and partnerships, maintains internal controls and compliance with federal and state fiscal requirements, oversees financial reporting and grant closeouts, monitors subrecipient fiscal performance, and serves as the primary liaison for state and federal auditors. The role also supervises the Senior Fiscal Officer and supports grant agreements, procurement, and other operational processes.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience overseeing federal fiscal funds.
At least 5 years of grant management experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience in effective supervision.
Ability to support non-discriminatory practices and workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans.
Pass a thorough background check before employment.
Reside in Colorado once employed.
Submit a cover letter and resume with the application.

Nice To Haves

Experience in state or local government and understanding of public-sector accounting, budgeting, contracting, procurement, and administrative processing.
Experience advising senior-level executives on financial, budgetary, or operational matters.
At least 6 years of experience overseeing federal fiscal funds.
At least 7 years of grant management experience.
At least 1 year of experience reviewing statutes and fiscal rules.
Knowledge of AmeriCorps State and Local funding or programming.
Knowledge of Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE).
Expert Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables.

Responsibilities

Maintain Serve Colorado’s internal control environment and enforce federal fiscal policies, State of Colorado statutes, and applicable fiscal and procurement rules.
Identify, assess, and communicate financial and compliance risks to leadership in a timely manner.
Provide training and technical assistance to staff and subgrantees on 2 CFR Part 200, grant terms and conditions, and State of Colorado fiscal and procurement rules.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable state, federal, and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; serve as a resource to the Serve Colorado team.
Assist with drafting and implementing policies and procedures.
Develop and implement risk-based subrecipient fiscal monitoring plans, including pre-award risk assessments, monitoring fiscal performance, reviewing financial reports and documentation, and conducting site visits and desk reviews.
Ensure subrecipient fiscal compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 and AmeriCorps terms and conditions.
Support the Executive Director and Executive Team in financial oversight activities and serve as the primary liaison for state and federal auditors.
Manage all aspects of Serve Colorado’s finances and assist with developing the annual budget and spending plan, including long-term financial plans.
Oversee monthly payroll allocations based on after-the-fact timekeeping records.
Generate financial reports, including Budget to Actual, FFATA, Federal Financial Reports, and the statewide SEFA report.
Enter CORE transactions, including journal entries and encumbrance setup; retrieve InfoAdvantage reports; and process other reports and entries as needed.
Complete federal draws and reimbursement requests for Serve Colorado grants.
Lead grant closeout processes, including final financial reconciliations and coordination with program staff and subrecipients to ensure timely, accurate, compliant closeouts.
Analyze and evaluate financial information and recommend solutions or fund reallocations as appropriate.
Directly supervise, coach, and manage the performance of the Senior Fiscal Officer, including setting expectations, work plans, and accountability structures.
Support operations staff with grant applications and reviews and procurement of major purchases.
Lead and oversee development, drafting, review, and processing of subrecipient grant agreements.
Provide guidance and feedback on interagency agreements, memorandums of understanding, grant contracts, and other contractual agreements.
Support vendor and grantee selection in alignment with federal and state rules.
Assist program staff with contract templates, subrecipient budget analysis, and vendor setup, including collection of W-9s and electronic funds transfer forms.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (four weeks a year).
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours per month (10 days a year).
12 paid holidays per year.
Medical and dental plans.
State-paid life insurance policy of a minimum of $50,000 or one times annual salary.
Choice of two retirement plans, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
State-paid short-term disability coverage.
Additional optional life and disability plans.
Credit union membership.
RTD pass.
Training and professional development.