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Deputy Accounting Director - Hybrid

Salary

$109,200.00 - $120,000.00 Annually

Location

Lakewood, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

TAA-01295-12.2023

Department

Department of Revenue

Division

Office of Budget and Financial Services - Accounting and Financial

Opening Date

12/15/2023

Closing Date

1/2/2024 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Primary Physical Work Address

1881 Pierce St, Lakewood, CO 80214 - This position is currently tasked with performing work duties via flex-place (aka telework, work-from home arrangements) with as needed on-site visits with clients.

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Department Information

We serve all Colorado residents in their everyday lives. The department is driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. We support the Colorado community as well as those that work here. We value the contributions of every employee and encourage learning so our employees can grow. We celebrate diversity, and together, support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work.

The Department of Revenue (DOR) employs approximately 1,600 hard-working and dedicated employees throughout Colorado. We can be seen performing functions as varied as auditing and collecting taxes, issuing driver licenses and motor vehicle titles, marketing lottery products, and regulating liquor, gaming, horse racing, marijuana, and the auto industry in order to assist the citizens of our state.

The Department of Revenue offers 11 paid holidays per year, paid vacation and sick leave, BenefitHub program (discounted merchandise, food and travel, etc), employee wellness program and a great benefit package.

CDOR Vision

To empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation and collaboration.

CDOR Mission

To become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive.

CDOR Values

Description of Job

Financial Servicesis responsible for overseeing, managing and controlling the Department's finances. TheAccountingwork unit within Financial Services exists to maintain a controlled environment to properly record financial information for the more than $16 billion in taxes and fee revenue collected annually by the Department. The unit also provides accounting services, information, reporting, and budgetary control and oversight for the departments expenditures exceeding $494 million.

We're hiring an experienced leader with excellent communication skills to be ourDeputy Accounting Directorin Financial Services! You'll be coaching, mentoring and managing supervisors and have oversight of 4 work groups within Accounting. Use your communication skills to present information to and collaborate with Division leaders regarding Payroll, Accounts Payable and Division specific needs. You will review and respond to financial audits along with other financial reporting, which requires attention to detail and organizational skills. If you're ready to contribute to the success of DOR, then this job may be for you!

Primary Duties:

• While collaborating with the Accounting Director, provides leadership and oversight of the day to day accounting functions (such as expenditures, payroll, fixed assets, grants, procurement cards, UKG, revenue collection, and system configuration) of the Accounts Payable, Payroll, DMV, and SBG accounting sections.
• Provides training, mentoring, and coaching to direct reports to help with their professional growth and equip them for changing work environments. Creates, reviews, and monitors annual performance plans for staff.
• Reviews and analyzes a wide variety of financial reports and data f r accuracy and consistency. Provides summary financial information for state financial statements and other reporting responsibilities.
• Supports the internal and external audit processes, collaborates on official Department responses and follow-up and engages direct reports in audit requests, ensuring staff are prepared and documentation is complete and sound.
• Responsible for the quarterly and fiscal year end closing activities over sections, ensuring deadlines and expectations are met and fiscal rules are followed.
• Review of year-end activities, including certifications, exhibits and reporting.
• Develops and maintains accounting policies, practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws and rules.
• Provides oversight and leadership to accounting sections to ensure all financial and internal control specifications are documented, tested, and implemented.
• Ensures accounting oversight of financial system interfaces to accommodate proper accounting for taxes and fees collected, related refunds, accounts receivables, rebates, and distributions.

Position Details: This position is mostly remote with required in office meetings or training approximately once a quarter (or more if needed). This position is not allowed to take personal leave from approximately July to August every year due to the Fiscal Year requirements of this position.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment and Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

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

Class Code and Classification Description: (New)

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H8C2XX CONTROLLER II

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the qualifications:

OPTION 1:

8 years of experience in accounting, economics, and/or financial analysis or reporting.

OPTION 2:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution inaccounting, finance, and/or business administration,which included 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing, or as determined by the Department.

AND

4 years of professional experiencein accounting, economics, and/or financial analysis or reporting.

OPTION 3:

Master's degree from an accredited institution inaccounting, finance, and/or business administration,which included 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing, or as determined by the Department.

AND

2 years of professional experiencein accounting, economics, and/or financial analysis or reporting.

Substitutions:

• Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA from the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two years of the required experience.

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a 2nd level supervisor (supervising other supervisors)

Experience with responding to audit reports

Experience with managing employee