Project Manager-Finance

Lafayette Recruitment Team•Lafayette, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager supports the Finance Department by planning, leading, managing, controlling and coordinating complex projects that enhance financial operations, systems, process improvements, and overall financial service delivery across the organization. This position ensures projects are highly successful in customer adoption delivered within reasonable timelines, within scope, and within budget while collaborating closely with internal departments and external partners. This position plays a key role in advancing process improvements, supporting technology implementations, strengthening data integrity, and improving overall organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

Knowledge of agile and traditional project management and change management principles, practices, and methodologies; financial operations, budgeting processes, procurement, and regulatory requirements; data analysis tools, reporting systems, and database applications; process improvement methods and organizational effectiveness strategies; and financial systems, ERP platforms, and reporting tools.
Knowledge of municipal budgeting, procurement, and regulatory requirements.
Skill in managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting data to support decision-making.
Skill in applying change management techniques and tactics to allow impacted staff to learn through changes that are the result of projects.
Skill in preparing reports, presentations, and technical documentation.
Skill in facilitating meetings and guiding cross-functional teams.
Skill in extracting, analyzing, and interpreting operational and financial data using Excel, databases, and reporting tools.
Ability to plan, organize, and execute complex projects with competing priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with employees, leadership, and external partners.
Ability to build collaborative working relationships across departments.
Ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and organizational needs.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, public administration, project management, or a related field.
Three (3) to five (5) years of project management experience, preferably in government, public sector, or finance environment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
At least one (1) year of change management experience in applying industry standard change management processes aligned with project plans.
Possession of a valid Colorado Driver’s license with a safe driving record required.
Ability to pass a thorough background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI is preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for finance-related initiatives, including system upgrades, process improvements, compliance projects, and cross-departmental efforts.
Develop project agreements, scopes of work, timelines, risk assessments, and develop and implement communication plans to support project execution.
Plan and coordinate agile-style approaches to managing projects to keep co-workers engaged and demonstrate continuous progress.
Provide analysis, recommendations, and consultation on internal finance operations, service area-specific projects or programs and City-wide initiatives.
Coordinate with internal departments including IT, Communications, Human Resources, Public Works, and Economic Development, and other departments to align project objectives and ensure smooth execution.
Organize and support change management practices and systems that are aligned with project and department values of inclusion.
Monitor project performance using appropriate tools; track milestones, deliverables, and budgets; and prepare regular status reports for leadership.
Facilitate meetings with internal departments and project partners, gather requirements, and translate operational needs into actionable project plans.
Analyze existing workflows and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency, financial transparency, and service delivery.
Develop data-informed recommendations and support implementation of solutions aligned with organizational priorities and best practices.
Support the implementation and optimization of financial systems, including ERP modules, reporting tools, and digital services; may also support payroll-related processes and reporting as organizational needs evolve.
Ensure compliance with municipal policies, procurement rules, budget processes, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Prepare presentations, documentation, and training materials to support change-management and staff development.
Evaluate project outcomes and establish metrics to measure effectiveness, long-term impact, and sustainability.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision
401A Retirement Plan (10.2% City, 8% Employee, immediately 100% vested upon hire)
Life Insurance (One year’s salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount)
Tuition Assistance (up to $5000 per year for approved expenses)
Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
Short and Long-Term Disability
Bilingual Pay
Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
Identity Theft Program
Recreation Center Pass
Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)
First year employees will accrue 80 hours Vacation
Sick Leave
Floating Holiday Leave
11.5 paid City holidays.
Other leave programs are offered to include FMLA, Parental and Bereavement Leave