Manager of Housing and Community Services Financial Operations

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

5d•$99,200 - $124,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Housing and Community Services Financial Operations performs complex managerial and administrative duties and supervises administrative and financial staff supporting the Housing and Community Services Department. The role oversees budgeting, financial management, purchasing, accounts payable and receivable, and financial management of Federal and HUD grants, municipal revenue, and general funds. The manager plans and directs departmental support operations, prepares and administers annual operating and capital budgets, develops staffing and financial forecasts, and provides financial guidance to program managers. The role oversees financial reporting, expenditure and revenue analysis, grant administration, housing program expense reconciliation, compliance, audits, department policies and procedures, and process improvements. It also supervises assigned employees and completes special projects as requested by the department head. The position is based at the City of Aurora in Aurora, Colorado. Work is primarily indoors in a clean, comfortable environment. During a City-declared emergency or disaster, employees may be required to work as essential personnel. The position requires use of standard office equipment and personal equipment such as a vehicle or cell phone. The City stated that most employees will have unpaid furlough days on January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24 in 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, business management, or a directly related field; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience performing and supervising financial management of Federal and HUD grants, municipal revenue, and general funds.
At least three years of supervisory experience.
Experience managing and administering operating and multi-year capital budgets.
Knowledge of organizational administration, governmental budgeting, and accounting principles and practices.
Knowledge of project management, personal computers and related software, budgeting and purchasing, personnel and payroll administration, and strategic planning.
At least intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Skill using personal computers and related software, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications, Workday, IDIS, and Neighborly.
Ability to train and collaborate with development and affordable housing partners.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and supervisory skills.
Skill in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and work independently without extensive oversight.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials.
Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to conceptualize and develop solutions and business practices that advance departmental goals and priorities.
Ability to direct and effectively supervise a diverse workforce.
Ability to prepare, manage, and administer budgets.
Ability to solve problems creatively, negotiate, and handle stressful situations positively.
Ability to coordinate project schedules and activities, identify and resolve program and project issues, and establish and fulfill goals and objectives.

Nice To Haves

Ten years of progressively responsible financial and administrative experience in a medium-to-large organization.
Five years of supervisory experience.
Five years of experience performing and supervising financial management of Federal and HUD grants, municipal revenue, and general funds.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, direct, and manage support operations including budget, accounting, purchasing, personnel, and payroll in alignment with departmental goals and objectives.
Prepare, justify, implement, and manage annual operating and capital budgets for all department divisions.
Develop staffing and financial forecasts.
Perform expenditure and revenue analysis for program-specific budgets.
Direct the preparation and administration of grant programs.
Provide financial guidance to program managers and develop financial strategies for programs.
Prepare periodic financial forecasts for Notice of Funds Opportunity rounds, including Community Investment Financing development rounds and homelessness program rounds.
Interface with the Budget Office on operating division budgets and analyze expenditures and revenues for HUD Federal and locally funded program-specific budget initiatives.
Track and reconcile housing program expenses, including required accounting and journal entries monthly and annually.
Oversee accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analyses.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for the HCD Division.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, HUD regulations, and accounting standards.
Coordinate external audits and serve as a primary liaison with auditors and regulatory authorities in collaboration with the Housing Compliance Officer and division colleagues.
Develop department policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with department procedures for procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and purchasing cards.
Develop process improvements.
Complete special projects at the request of the department head.
Make recommendations regarding selection, hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline of assigned employees.
Perform additional duties as assigned.