Deputy Director, Business Strategy & Finance

Douglas County, CO; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Douglas County in Castle Rock, CO is seeking a Deputy Director of Business Strategy & Finance. The role is full-time, with a pay range of $101,700.00 to $152,550.00, and includes extensive responsibilities in budgeting, strategic planning, and financial oversight for the Clerk & Recorder department.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of progressive experience, with at least 2 years in supervision. A Colorado driver’s license and voter registration are also noted requirements.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Direct division work plans and supervise professional staff.
• Lead strategic planning, data analysis, and process improvement across teams.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives and vendor relationships while ensuring statutory compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Deputy Director, Business Strategy & Finance

Employment Type: 0 - Full-time Regular

Pay Range: $101,700.00 - 152,550.00

Location: Castle Rock, CO

Overtime Exempt: Y

Elected Office / Department: CLERK & RECORDER

The Director of Business Strategy and Finance serves as a key executive leader supporting the Clerk and Recorder office by overseeing business systems, business intelligence, project management, and accounting functions. This position drives strategic planning, continuous improvement, data analysis, and financial management to ensure informed decision-making and alignment with organizational priorities. Responsibilities include directing division work plans; supervising professional staff; managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in compliance with GAAP; ensuring timely and accurate accounting operations; coordinating strategic initiatives; monitoring project performance; and fostering collaboration across teams. The role also oversees process improvement efforts, systems optimization, vendor coordination, statutory compliance, and revenue tracking while upholding the Office’s vision, mission, and core values.

Generally, the hiring range is $101,700-$127,125 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary. Your future is important to us! Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package — including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans — plus a wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being.

Employee Benefits: https://www.douglasco.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits/

Job Description: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/douglasco/classspecs/1714334?keywords=Deputy%20Director&pagetype=classSpecifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 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 a plus. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database. Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid Colorado Driver’s License. Must be a registered voter in the State of Colorado upon hire. Certification in project management a plus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Closing Date: 10/26/2026 4:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

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In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.