Chief Financial Officer

at  State of Colorado Job Opportunities

ABOUT US

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

OUR CULTURE & ENVIRONMENT

Our vision is that the people of Colorado will be safe, healthy, and prepared to achieve their greatest aspirations. Through our core values listed below, CDHS staff are committed to:

• Making decisions with, and acting in the best interests of the people we serve, because Colorado’s success depends on their well-being
• Sharing information, seeking input, and explaining our actions because we value accountability and transparency
• Managing our resources efficiently because we value stewardship
• Promoting a positive work environment, and supporting and developing employees, because their performance is essential to Colorado’s success

• Meaningfully engaging our partners and the people we serve because we must work together to achieve the best outcomes

• Committing to continuous learning because Coloradans deserve effective solutions today and forward-looking innovation for tomorrow

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS, CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & APPEAL RIGHTS

Important Note: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, HR considers only the contents of your application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process. Experience is calculated on a full-time equivalency basis, therefore, it is important to accurately notate the hours you averaged per experience section entry. Volunteer work or related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications but must be clearly documented. It is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REVIEWED AGAINST THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION. IF YOUR APPLICATION DEMONSTRATES THAT YOU MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, YOU WILL BE INVITED TO THE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS PROCESS, WHICH IS DESCRIBED BELOW.

Note: Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions and reinstatements) are required to apply and participate in the comparative analysis process.

• Serve as the subject matter expert on financial and contractual issues, including developing standards, processes, and procedures and tracking mechanisms/systems for financial administration activities. Establish and implement goals, procedures, standards, and expectations consistently throughout the department.
• Lead offices in developing innovations and/or changes to create process improvements, financial reporting, fiscal efficiencies and realize cost savings.
• Report financial status by developing forecasts, reporting results, analyzing variances, and identifying ways to improve performance