AI-Driven Strategic Finance & Operations Deputy Director

Douglas County Government (CO); Golden (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County Government (CO) seeks a Deputy Director of Business Strategy and Finance to lead financial operations, business systems, data analysis, and high-priority strategic projects for the Office of Clerk and Recorder.

The role reports to the Chief Deputy and supervises the Business Strategy and Finance team, aligning budgets, systems, and improvement efforts with County priorities, vision, and values while driving AI-enabled initiatives and high-quality financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, business administration, finance, project management, program management, systems, business intelligence, or related field including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Federal, state, county, or municipal work experience is preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise assigned Administration Division functions, including accounting, collections, budgeting, financial reporting, business systems, data management and analysis, project management, and process improvement. Direct staff work, training, development, and performance management.
• Manage strategic planning, projects, and improvements, including evaluation and implementation of AI solutions. Coordinate stakeholders, resources, schedules, budgets, and risks; monitor outcomes against Office priorities.
• Analyze financial and operational data, evaluate business processes, and provide recommendations and reports that support leadership decisions and improve service and efficiency.
• Oversee accounts receivable and payable, cash receipts and disbursements, collections, month-end close, and the general ledger. Maintain records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and support accurate financial reporting and the year-end audit.
• Coordinate the development, presentation, and administration of division budgets with division leaders. Prepare forecasts, cost estimates, and annual budget requests; review requests for accuracy and alignment with County requirements and Office priorities.
• Oversee financial controls and compliance for assigned functions, including time approval, payroll administration, purchasing, purchasing cards, check collection, and the collection of applicable taxes and fees.
• Coordinate with County departments, government agencies, vendors, and other stakeholders. Monitor assigned vendor contracts in accordance with County policy.
• Model the Office’s vision, mission, and core values and support a collaborative work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Project management

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Financial systems

Job description

Douglas County Government (CO) seeks a Deputy Director of Business Strategy and Finance to lead financial operations, business systems, data analysis, and high-priority strategic projects for the Office of Clerk and Recorder.

The role reports to the Chief Deputy and supervises the Business Strategy and Finance team, aligning budgets, systems, and improvement efforts with County priorities, vision, and values while driving AI-enabled initiatives and high-quality financial reporting.