Finance Manager

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Manager works in the Colorado Department of Human Services’ Administration & Finance Division, whose purpose is to ensure financial resources are used effectively and efficiently and that state funds are spent in compliance with statutes, fiscal rules, and department policy. The position manages and directs budget analysts in budget development and implementation for assigned divisions and programs, applies GAAP and GASB pronouncements, and communicates financial information to a range of audiences. It manages three full-time employees and may perform additional duties assigned by the appointing authority or supervisor. The role provides financial oversight of more than 107 FTE and a funding portfolio exceeding $255 million. Responsibilities include oversight of $146.1 million for the Colorado Benefits Management System (CBMS); BITS financial reporting covering $4.7 million in personnel and operating expenses across 37 FTE, $64.1 million in payments to OIT/Real-Time Billing, and $8.5 million in CDHS shared expenses; and $22.7 million in CDHS Operations financial reporting. The manager also oversees OIT utilization planning and OIT, BITS, CBMS, and CoBEES contracts and purchases, and delivers consolidated executive-level reporting to senior leadership. The work involves shared funding across divisions and partner agencies, as well as financial oversight of several Special Purposes programs. This is a hybrid position for current Colorado residents only, with two days in the office and three days remote; the arrangement is subject to change. The department may use this recruitment to fill multiple vacancies. The position requires eight years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. A current, valid Colorado CPA license substitutes for four years of education. Preferred degree fields are accounting, finance, business administration, and management information systems. The position requires passing a background check.

Requirements

Eight years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the assigned work, or a combination of related education and relevant experience totaling eight years.
A current, valid CPA license from the Colorado Board of Accountancy substitutes for four years of education.
At least five years of experience in financial management, analysis, and planning.
Advanced technical skills to work with large, complicated datasets and synthesize them into actionable insights.
Experience consolidating complex financial data into clear reports for senior leadership to support strategic decisions.
Proven ability to manage shared funding models, cross-departmental cost allocations, and shared expenses.
Deep understanding of state and federal funding streams and compliance.
Experience building cross-functional partnerships and collaborating with partner agencies and multiple state-government divisions.
Experience driving technology utilization planning and overseeing large-scale contracts, purchases, and vendor payments.
Demonstrated ability to build processes from scratch and lead transformational change.
Experience must be clearly documented in the application, and supplemental questions must be answered.
Must pass a background check, which may include employment verification and employee-file checks.
Position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Nice To Haves

Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or management information systems.
Relevant years of State service; part-time service is prorated, and transfer applicants receive the stated consideration under the applicable process.
Excellent knowledge of general accounting principles, state statutes, state fiscal rules, and state purchasing requirements.
Experience in senior-level finance or accounting positions.
Thorough knowledge of State and Federal funding requirements.
Experience with Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE), the state accounting system.
Experience with strategic financial management and cost-benefit analysis principles and practices.
Expert proficiency in Excel.
CPA credential.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct budget analysts in budget development and implementation for assigned divisions and programs.
Apply GAAP and GASB pronouncements in financial management work and communicate financial information to varied audiences.
Oversee financial reporting and financial management for CBMS, BITS, CDHS Operations, and assigned Special Purposes programs.
Manage a funding portfolio exceeding $255 million and provide oversight covering more than 107 FTE.
Oversee BITS financial reporting, including personnel and operating expenses, OIT/Real-Time Billing payments, and CDHS shared expenses.
Drive OIT utilization planning.
Oversee OIT, BITS, CBMS, and CoBEES contracts, purchases, and related vendor payments.
Prepare consolidated executive-level reports for senior leadership and conduct financial reporting and ad hoc analysis.
Lead financial meetings with program staff and build cross-functional partnerships across CDHS divisions and partner agencies.
Manage three full-time employees and supervise the team.
Perform other duties as assigned by the appointing authority or supervisor.

Benefits

PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer-supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year, plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Flexible schedules
Training
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program