Public Sector Budget & Finance Lead

El Paso County, Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County, Colorado seeks an experienced finance leader to oversee departmental financial programs, budgets, and compliance. You will coordinate budgeting, procurement, grants, and audits while reporting to senior leadership.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, a commitment to regulatory compliance, and the ability to guide strategic financial planning within a county-wide context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Five years of related professional experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, manages, and evaluates departmental financial programs, operations, and services; establishes priorities and ensures activities support departmental goals and operational needs.
• Oversees budgeting, accounting, accounts payable and receivable, contracts, procurement, grants, financial reporting, auditing, compliance, and related fiscal operations.
• Performs complex financial and operational analyses; evaluates financial information, trends, funding, costs, and planning to support decisions.
• Manages contract and procurement activities, including negotiations, amendments, renewals, vendor relationships, and compliance issues.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field

Job description

El Paso County, Colorado seeks an experienced finance leader to oversee departmental financial programs, budgets, and compliance. You will coordinate budgeting, procurement, grants, and audits while reporting to senior leadership.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, a commitment to regulatory compliance, and the ability to guide strategic financial planning within a county-wide context.