Finance Manager — Public Sector Budget & Analytics Lead

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement plan

Medical and dental health plans

Remote work arrangements

Job summary

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is seeking a Finance Manager to lead budget development and financial analysis for the Administration & Finance Division. The role requires GAAP/GASB expertise, strong collaboration across divisions, and oversight of major reporting projects.

You will manage a small team and drive strategic financial decisions for multi-agency funding. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in finance, CPA preferred, and excels at translating complex data into actionable

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant experience in finance or accounting fields.
• Experience applying GAAP and GASB pronouncements.
• Ability to communicate financial information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget development and implementation for divisions.
• Manage financial reporting and ad-hoc analyses for senior leadership.
• Supervise 3 FTE and coordinate cross-departmental financial activities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree

CPA preferred

Tools

CORE

Excel

Job description

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is seeking a Finance Manager to lead budget development and financial analysis for the Administration & Finance Division. The role requires GAAP/GASB expertise, strong collaboration across divisions, and oversight of major reporting projects.

You will manage a small team and drive strategic financial decisions for multi-agency funding. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in finance, CPA preferred, and excels at translating complex data into actionable