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Do you want to serve your community in a way that's friendly, composed, and professional? At Jeffco, we are looking for customer-focused individuals just like YOU who take pride in their work, have an eye for detail, and believe in a positive attitude. Whether you are coming from a job that doesn't connect with your sense of purpose, or leaving a company with an overwhelming schedule, you can find a better quality of life working with the Jeffco community. We offer exciting benefits such as flex time, generous holiday schedules, and regular business hours so you spend time on what's important to you outside of work., and enjoy all the amenities Jefferson County has to offer!
If you are looking for a great opportunity for your career to take off, then this position welcomes you to work for a County that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. We are seeking someone who has a strong work-ethic, is a self-starter, loves what they do and is motivated to share their knowledge and experience with those who they work with.
Jefferson County’s Business & Finance department provides specialized financial management for the Human Services department, leading the Accounting and Budget teams.
Jefferson County is one of the largest counties in Colorado and is located just west of Denver in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The County building is located in Golden, home to the Coors Brewing Company, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and the Colorado School of Mines. It is a 20-minute drive or 35-minute train ride from downtown Denver.
The Ideal Candidate:
The Budget Analyst Supervisor is responsible for supervisory and organization activities, leading all aspects of the budget development and monitoring processes, payroll functions, and special projects as assigned for the Human Services department. This position coordinates budgetary review of Board of County Commissioner briefings for the department. The ideal candidate provides guidance and supervisory support while training and reviewing technical work for budget analysts and payroll support staff.
Under limited supervision, the Budget Analyst Supervisor performs responsible, technical, and analytical work with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Supports budget team with their Divisional assignments and acts as a liaison between the budget team and external entities. Verifies and validates financial and regulatory reports for submission. Ensures compliance with audit requirements from state and federal agencies.
This position typically operates on a traditional 5-day workweek (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm), in a hybrid environment, with in-office and remote work as needed.
Target Hiring Rate: $81,950 USD Annual
Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.
Benefits include dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more. Click Here for our Total Rewards summary.
Jeffco offers a work community that strives to promote the development, strategic vision and scope for work and inclusion practices to strengthen and advance shared departmental goals and alignment with the county strategic plan.
Essential Duties:
Evaluates best practices for budget development/budget document, analyzes and reviews budget requests, prepares and monitors program performance measures, prepares budget instructions and training others. Validates financial reports for accuracy. Reviews financial and performance metrics across the department. Performs statistical and comparative analyses of spending and distribute revenue and expenditure projections to the management team. Submits reports and records as required.
Supports budget team with their Divisional assignments and acts as a liaison between the budget team and external entities. Prepares information for auditors from county, federal, and state agencies. Works with the management team and state agencies to ensure regulations and reporting requirements are followed. Directs system account maintenance to ensure financial data exchange between the county and state systems. Verifies and reviews general ledger adjusting entries. Provides technical assistance and program specific guidance to accounting staff during month-end process.
Supervises, coaches and develops budget and payroll staff. Oversees and leads routine personnel areas, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and scheduling. Performs staff evaluations and coaches for success. Works with staff in developing and achieving short- and long-term goals and objectives promoting personal and organizational growth. Submits personnel records and reports as required by the County. Assists and advises staff as necessary, resolves problems as non-routine situations arise, and ensures adherence to policies, procedures and standards.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Minimal Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree;
Plus, a minimum of three years of experience;
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Preferred – Supervisory experience
Excellent problem solving and interpersonal communication skills preferred
Strong leadership, mentorship, and/or supervision skills
Independent critical thinking and analysis
Advanced level Microsoft Excel a plus
Workday experience plus
Demonstrating initiative, innovation, and resiliency
Ability to articulate clearly and effectively to varying levels of customer
Strong understanding of the nuances of government accounting
Passionate about agency's mission and vision
Additional Job Information:
Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.
Recruitment Process: You are able to see your status and any communication when you log into your candidate portal. Listed below are the steps in our recruiting process:
Once the job bulletin has closed, the Talent Acquisition Team evaluates all applications based on the minimum requirements listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin.
Next, the Talent Acquisition Team reviews applications for the preferred skills. While these skills are not a requirement for the position, they will contribute to the success of the new hire in this role. These skills are scored and the highest scoring applicants will be forwarded to the next step.
The next step includes the hiring team reviewing applications and deciding who to contact for a phone screen/interview. The number of applications forwarded for Manager Review depends on the hiring teams request and can range from 10 applications to everyone who meets minimum requirements; not everyone who makes it to Manager Review is guaranteed an interview.
If the hiring team wishes to speak with you further, they will reach out to you via phone call or email using the contact information listed on your application. You may receive emails asking you to complete a task within your candidate portal and it is important that you are receiving our emails as we do not want you to miss out on an opportunity.
The time frame for contacting applicants depends on the hiring team's schedule/workload and how many applications were referred for manager review. Please note that Jefferson County receives on average over 100 applications per job bulletin.
Thank you for your patience and for your interest in Jefferson County Government! We wish you success through this process. Do not forget to sign up for Job Interest Alerts through your candidate portal to receive email alerts for future positions you are interested in.