Finance Manager

Loveland Fire Rescue Authority; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans: 401(a) with employer

Flexible paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Loveland Fire Rescue Authority seeks a strategic Finance Manager to guide financial sustainability and long‑range planning. The role is a senior advisory position to the Fire Chief, Executive Staff, and Authority Board, shaping budgeting, debt management, and regulatory compliance for public safety services.

Responsibilities include leading the annual budget, financial reporting, grant administration, and coordinating with partner agencies while supervising the finance team and ensuring

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting.
• Experience with debt management and grant administration.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise Fire Chief and Board on financial trends and long‑range planning.
• Oversee budgeting process and act as Budget Officer with state and federal agencies.
• Manage debt, accounting, and reporting systems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and transparent financial reporting.
• Coordinate with funding partners and supervise finance staff.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Loveland, Colorado | Exempt | Salary Range: $125,000–$187,760 annually
Hiring Range: $125,000–$156,480 depending on qualifications and experience
Application Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM MST

Loveland Fire Rescue Authority (LFRA) is seeking a strategic, experienced, and mission‑driven Finance Manager to join our leadership team. This role is a senior advisor to the Fire Chief, Executive Staff, and the Authority Board, directly shaping LFRA's financial sustainability and long‑range planning in support of exceptional public safety services.

As a key leader within our organization, the Finance Manager oversees all Authority financial systems, guides budgeting and financial strategies, ensures regulatory compliance, manages debt programs, and maintains accurate and transparent financial reporting. To learn more about LFRA, visit www.lfra.org.

Why Join LFRA?

LFRA is a progressive, community‑centered fire service agency known for innovation, collaboration, and long‑term planning. In this role, you will:

• Influence high‑level strategic and financial decisions
• Work closely with executive leadership and elected board members
• Support essential public safety operations serving the Loveland community
• Lead a finance team focused on accuracy, transparency, and stewardship
• Shape short‑ and long‑term financial plans that ensure organizational resilience

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the Fire Chief and Authority Board on financial trends, long‑range planning, and strategic objectives.
• Prepare financial reports, studies, board meeting materials, and recommendations for decisions requiring resolution.
• Oversee administration of grant funds and ensure compliance with all financial legal requirements related to grant funding.
• Lead development and implementation of the annual budget; serve as LFRA’s Budget Officer with state and federal agencies.
• Manage financial systems including debt management, accounting, and reporting.
• Integrate LFRA’s financial plans with funding partner agencies and ensure consistency in long‑term financial strategy.
• Oversee purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, cost recovery for billable services, and contract administration.
• Supervise assigned staff and contribute to organizational leadership and professional development.

To view the full job description, visit Finance Manager Job Description.

What We’re Looking For

A candidate who will successfully:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, finance, debt management, sales tax, and mill levies.
• Analyze complex problems, identify solutions, and implement recommendations aligned with LFRA goals.
• Deliver clear, innovative, and influential presentations and communications.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Prioritize effectively with strong attention to detail and deadline accountability.
• Build strong working relationships across departments, agencies, and the community.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field required.
• Master’s degree in one of these fields (or a closely related field) preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered on a year‑for‑year basis.

Experience

• Five years of progressively responsible work in finance, accounting, or budgeting required.
• Public finance experience required.
• Fire/special district finance experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) preferred.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 706, 800 required within 12 months of hire.

Benefits Information

At LFRA, we provide a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, well‑being, and stability of you and your eligible family members. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans: 401(a) with employer match and voluntary 457 plan
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off: vacation, medical, and holidays
• Dedicated Staff Psychologist & peer support team

More detailed information is available in the 2026 Employee Benefits Guide.

Recruitment Timeline

• Mon. 8/24 at 12pm M.S.T. - Application Deadline
• Wed. 8/26 at 12pm M.S.T. - Self-paced video interviews due (as needed)
• Wed. 9/2 & Thurs. 9/3 - In-person Interviews* (* must be in-person – Loveland, CO)
• Mon. 10/5 - Anticipated Start Date*

Notices regarding the State of Colorado:

• In compliance with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act "JAFA" any materials you submit as part of this application, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
• Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.

E-Verify

LFRA participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire LFRA will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LFRA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender variance, marital status, genetic information, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. We encourage, value and respect diversity.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail] or 970-962-3199.

Veteran's Preference

LFRA applies a veterans’ preference to all hiring decisions. In accordance with C.R.S. 8-1-153, former military personnel or their surviving spouse must be verified as a "veteran", by providing their or the service member’s DD214. The veterans’ preference does not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by LFRA. Complete and submit a LFRA Veteran's Preference application form.