Financial Services Unit Manager / Controller III - Hybrid.

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Colorado is seeking a Department Controller to lead and direct the accounting functions within the department, ensuring a comprehensive and unified approach to financial reporting. You will supervise a team of controllers, accountants, and accounting technicians, and coordinate with executive management and auditors.

This role requires nine years of accounting/auditing experience (including supervisory), a CPA or similar credential, and a post-graduate degree.

Qualifications

• Nine+ years of accounting and auditing experience, including at least two years in supervision.
• Governmental accounting and reporting experience is required.
• Experience with large financial systems (CORE or equivalent).
• CPA or similar credential is preferred.
• Post-graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA is preferred.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong MS Excel knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the department's accounting functions and financial reporting.
• Approve design and implementation of the system of accounts and related controls.
• Direct internal audits and provide defense of financial data to management and auditors.
• Prepare annual budgets and respond to requests from executive and legislative bodies.

Education

CPA or similar credential

Post-graduate degree in Accounting/Finance/MBA

Five+ years supervisory experience

Tools

CORE or other large financial system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Items To Note

This posting may fill more than one position. This position is only open to Colorado state residents. Thank you for your interest in working for the State of Colorado. Join us and find meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents, helping to make Colorado a great place to live and work in.

Colorado for All Philosophy

Colorado for All means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.

Good Government Starts Here!

Why We Want You

We want your expertise, positive energy, drive to succeed, and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government.

What You'll Get From Us

In return for the skilled work you do, DPA provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to accompany employment opportunities.

Description Of Job

The Department Controller leads and directs the accounting functions within the Department and is responsible for producing a comprehensive, systematic, and unified approach to financial reporting. This includes approving the design and method of implementation of the system of accounts that will track the financial activities of the Department’s operating divisions; directing the preparation of financial statements and reports that are useful to executive management and the public; assisting in the preparation of annual budget requests; directing internal audits; presenting and defending financial information to cognizant agencies within the Executive and Legislative branches of government, as well as the federal government.

A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Provide professional direction

• To the accounting function of the department by formulating and directing implementation of policies and procedures of a financial nature within generally accepted accounting principles and standards, state statutes, state fiscal rules, and federal guidelines.
• Position must interact with management to determine and meet needs to manage the finances of the department.
• Lead and direct the accounting function of the department by supervising controllers, accountants, and accounting technicians that report into this unit.
• Ensure that the departmental financial transactions, including expenditures and revenues, are accurate, reliable, and are recorded properly. Provides training as appropriate to accounting staff and other stakeholders within the department.
• Ensures an inclusive, positive, and professional work environment exists within the department.

Designs and directs

• The implementation of, modifies, and continually evaluates account structures for the department and the divisions to satisfy management needs and financial reporting requirements.
• Review proposed and enacted legislation to assess and account for financial impact.
• Direct any and all ongoing maintenance within the State’s financial system and arrange reporting hierarchy to unify and consolidate financial information to executive management and others.
• Apply final approval of accounting documents in the State’s financial system for the department that are input at the agency level by reviewing and verifying that the fiscal and purchasing rules, department policies and procedures, and GASB pronouncements are followed.
• Audit and sign purchase orders after processing.

Directs and participates

• in the preparation and development of numerous periodic reports, including the annual and interim financial statements, quarterly reports required by oversight entities, monthly reports required by the department, etc.
• Reports generated by this unit are required by, or delivered to, the legislature (e.g. Joint Budget Committee (JBC), Capital Development Committee (CDC), Office of the State Auditor (OSA), etc.), the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), and the Office of the State Controller (OSC).
• Presents and defends financial data and information, internal accounting policies, procedures and controls to department management, state auditors, the legislative audit committees, and the federal government.
• After identifying any problems, this position must meet with executive management and division management to discuss and present solutions to the issues, and implement any solutions required by management.
• Position must be able to defend all information presented in financial statements or reports produced by the accounting unit.

Direct review

• By the internal auditor based upon analysis of the operation of divisions within the department.
• Design and direct the implementation of the internal audit function within the department. Responsible for the development, planning, overseeing, and performing of internal audits both of the financial and performance nature.
• Determines internal audit reviews to be performed based upon analysis of the operation of divisions within the department using a risk-based approach.
• Develops internal financial audit programs to be implemented on a periodic basis.
• Develop and perform internal audit programs of a more complex nature as appropriate.
• Position is the audit liaison for the department and represents the department at meetings with all audit staff, coordinates requests for information from audit staff, monitors implementation status of audit recommendations, and drafts correspondence between department and audit staff.
• Documents and evaluates internal controls and identifies appropriate accounting processes for accounting staff in the department.

Position is responsible

• For training and compliance for all staff in the department with respect to accounting entries and reports.
• Position must be ready to present and defend all financial data and information regarding internal accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Position is expected to keep abreast of, and actively participate in, statewide issues or working groups that further the knowledge of this position and other department staff.
• Position will be expected to conduct a number of ad hoc financial or non-financial assignments that are not specifically outlined or delineated for the position.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

• A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application , but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes will not be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.

Residency Requirement

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description

H8C3XX

Controller III

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

At least nine (9) years of relevant experience in accounting and auditing which must include at least 2 years of supervisory experience

Education & Experience

• Governmental accounting and/or reporting
• Experience with CORE or other large financial system, including entering or approving transactions and running reports.
• Previous experience in State or Federal government accounting or auditing
• Strong MS Excel knowledge
• Excellent written communication skills
• Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Certified Public Accountant or similar credential.
• Post-graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar.
• Five or more years of supervisory experience.
• Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position

Conditions Of Employment

• A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process

Comparative Analysis Process

The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, an online assessment or other structured assessment step.

Appeal Rights

An applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail] . The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov .

Supplemental Information

Employment Philosophy

The State of Colorado strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Accommodations

The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Heather Siegal [e-mail]