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• Directs and oversees the development, preparation, monitoring and amending of the county's annual budget, including operating, capital, and grants. Provides guidance to county leadership and staff at all levels . Makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and county administration related to the annual budget. Determines sources of research and makes interpretation of information reviewed . Provides advisory assistance and makes recommendations to a variety of county officials including the Board of County Commissioners, other elected and appointed officials, the County Manager, the Chief Financial Officer and department directors. Makes assessment of issues, focuses on solution-oriented approaches, determines appropriate response , and provides recommended actions .
  
• Coordinates and implements countywide strategic planning efforts through participation in the development of comprehensive strategic and capital plans. Aligns development of countywide strategic initiatives with the annual budget development process.
  
• Develops budget and other fiscal policies, oversees compliance with laws, statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures . Recommends and implements policies and procedures as they relate to budgetary and fiscal issues. Responsible for the implementation of best practices as well as compliance with Colorado statutes, intergovernmental regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting standards established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) as they relate to the development, reporting and monitoring of the county's budget.
  
• Fosters effective and collaborative communication between the Strategy, Planning & Analysis Division , Finance Division and Grants Management division within the department.
  
• Prepares revenue, expenditure and fund balance forecasts, reviews long-range capital plans, make s recommendations on funding sources for countywide initiatives .
  
• Reviews existing countywide strategic plans and work s with departments, as needed, to ensure they a re align ed and integrated with the countywide comprehensive strategic plan . Collaborates with departments and offices to help them establish and achieve metrics to support the strategic planning effort.
  
• Provides clear and concise information to elected officials, county leadership and staff, members of the community and representatives from other government agencies related to the financial position of the county.
  
• Develops and maintains public-facing online dashboard to communicate budgetary revenue and expenditure data .
  
• Collects and analyzes a variety of complex data and information. Summarizes findings in applicable reports or other communication mediums.
  
• Monitors grants, capital projects, special programs, and financial deliverables and assesses impacts to strategic initiatives.
  
• Initiate s project-related communications with county elected and appointed officials, leadership, department staff, and other stakeholders to obtain information, make appropriate recommendations , and provide updates on performance, data collection, and measurement.
  
• Supervises staff in area of responsibility. Administers and makes recommendations on routine personnel matters affecting subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, leave, appraisals, and taking corrective actions. Provides ongoing performance coaching and communicates short- and long-term goals and objectives . Submits personnel records and reports as required by the county. Assists and advises subordinates as necessary, resolves problems as non-routine situations arise, and ensures adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards.
  
• Communicates changes in policy and procedures to direct reports and implements them as directed.
  
• Performs o ther duties as assigned.
  

• Experience : F ive years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, business, finance or economics, AND , a minimum of t hree years of supervisory experience ;
  

• Education : Master’s Degree in Accounting , Public Administration or Business Administration/ Management ;
  

• NOTE : An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
  

• S ubstantial experience in budgeting and interpreting legislative impact as it relates to fiscal operations, ideally within a public sector or government setting.
  
• Experience with budgetary management of state and federal grants .
  
• Solid understanding of Colorado and County financial principles.
  
• Knowledge of, and experience with, capital markets, bonds, securities, short-term financing vehicles, and other capital financing mechanisms.
  
• Solid u nderstanding of TABOR and other C olorado revenue limits .
  

• Technical competence in accounting, math, analytics, forecasting, economics and financial regulations .
  
• Workday ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system experience preferable .
  
• Certified Public Finance Offer (CPFO) designation by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is preferrable .
  

• Strong emotional intelligence and demonstrated leadership ability to mentor and lead individuals and teams in process excellence, manage projects and solve problems leading toward required outcomes.
  
• Collaborate strategically with internal and external partners to promote economic vitality and opportunity.
  
• Excellent communication in presentations, written communication, and oral discussion with demonstrated ability to communicate complex information to a wide variety of audiences.
  
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities to manage an organization-wide, complex budget with multiple fund sources and calendars.
  

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
  
• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
  
• In any materials you submit , 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.
  
• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.