Financial Manager - Department of Finance

About Our Job This posting will accept applications until March 17 at 11:59 PM. Please apply as soon as possible. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $109,134.00 - $137,000.00. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location & Schedule The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position, you can expect to be in the office three days per week. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. In this position you can expect to work on site at the Webb Municipal Building at least three days per week. Who We Are & What Youll Do The Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for the fiscal health of the city. The DOF leads fiscal analysis and guidance, property assessments, budgeting, accounting functions, enforcement of fiscal policies, practices and procedures for the entire City and County of Denver. The DOF fulfills the state statutory responsibilities for tax assessment and collection. DOF also manages the Citys debt portfolio and investment portfolio. The DOF commits to delivering these services through a financial structure that reflects the best practices of both the public and private sectors. This commitment promotes better service, enhanced performance measures, maximum accountability, and improved business processes. About the Controllers Office The Office of the Controller keeps the City's ledgers and books, manages payroll and accounts payable; establishes and enforces Citywide financial policies, procedures and internal controls; produces the financial reports including the annually audited financial statements of the City; and works with agencies to improve financial skills. The Controller's Office is a dynamic environment that seeks innovative ideas that promote effective, efficient, and accountable government while maintaining the highest level of integrity. Diversity in the City The City and County of Denver is committed to cultivating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. This commitment is woven into our values and belief that we are strongest when we embrace and celebrate our differences. We aim to have employees who are as diverse as our residents, with different perspectives and unique ways of thinking. If you share these values and our enthusiasm for equity, we encourage you to apply to join our team. The Controller's Office is seeking a Financial Manager to lead the Accounting Services team within our Financial Services Division. The Accounting Services team provides financial management and accounting services to 17 City agencies using a centralized team. In this role, you will be challenged as an experienced financial professional to manage financial shared services, to multiple City Departments and Agencies. This position oversees the daily operations of a team of professional and nonprofessional financial staff providing accounting, budget, and financial management support to multiple City agencies. The work will be fluid, dynamic, and require the highest level of customer service for our clients. Additionally, as the Financial Manager, you can expect to: Develop goals, document performance, provide performance feedback and formally evaluate the work of the employee; provide reward and recognition for proper and efficient performance Assist staff to achieve performance standards and identify opportunities for continual improvement to performance standards Monitor and direct daily operations to ensure policies and procedures are being followed Ensure goals and objectives are met, services are being provided efficiently and effectively and take corrective action when needed. Make sure staff and financial resources are utilized appropriately and shifts resources based on business needs Interact with individuals at all levels ranging from executives to administrative staff from a variety of City agencies to clearly communicate goals, deliverables, and expectations Oversee the development and tracking of client agency budgets and advise on the strategic management of budget resources Assist the Direct of Financial Services in maintaining relationships with client agencies and ensure Financial Services is in compliance with all service level agreements Contribute to the execution of the Controller's Office strategic priorities Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone with some or all the following skills and experience: The ability to adapt to changing conditions and champion those changes positively to the team Excellent interpersonal skills and be capable of positively representing the Controllers Office to internal and external stakeholders Proficient oral and written communication skills A devotion to bettering the organization through innovation, passion, energy, and creativity A team player and strong leader who possesses excellent supervisory skills and models exceptional customer service Minimum Qualifications We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field based on a specific position(s) Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of supervisory experience Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements About Everything Else Job Profile CV2792 Financial Manager To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Limited (Fixed Term) Position Salary Range $109,134.00 - $180,071.00 Target Pay New hires are typically brought into the organization between $109,134.00 - $137,000.00. Agency Department of Finance Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. 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