Financial Analyst-Hybrid Model

Job Number: 453

Salary: $76,877.06-$

Department/Office: Human Services

Division: Finance

Location: 14980

E. Alameda Dr., Aurora, CO, 80012

Job Type: Salary Full-Time

Posting Date: 03/04/2026

Closing Date: 03/18/2026

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.

Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence, and stability of individuals and families.

To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach)

ACDHS uses an integrated Two-Generation (2

Gen) approach to address all of the basic human services needs of the entire family unit. The 2

Gen approach begins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design, continues with the alignment of services and resources within the department as well as across multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to children and adults together (family) in order to create long term stability and sustainability.

The2

Gen approach builds well-being for families by focusing equally and intentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: early childhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economic security, health and well-being and social capital. This approach will help us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, preventing neglect and abuse and building strong communities.

Responsible for a variety of professional level financial and budget analysis assignments for all activities related to the Department of Human Services. Completes complex and critically important analysis and evaluation of all Department financial activities and prepares financial statements, reports, presentations and other materials to aid decision making, strategic planning and the overall support of the Department’s goals.

• Reviews and approves fiscal documents for accuracy, proper authorization, correct accounting, and appropriate classifications.
• Prepares interim financial reports and extracts data to support budget tracking, management decisions, and departmental research.
• Advises the Finance Division Manager on budget matters, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Produces and presents monthly financial reports using county/state systems and historical data; researches and responds to follow‑up questions.
• Develops financial analyses and forecasts to support strategic planning and long‑term decision making.
• Monitors legislation impacting the Department and prepares scenario models and ad hoc reports for leadership to assess budget implications.
• Supports audits by researching transactions and preparing documentation; completes moderately complex reconciliations between County and State systems.
• Prepares ad hoc financial reports to aid managers in budget and strategic planning.
• Leads and manages special projects that support Department goals.

Skills, Abilities and

Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, staying organized, prioritizing effectively, and proactively recommending process improvements.
• Advanced understanding of financial principles and concepts; demonstrated ability to interpret and apply financial principles and concepts based on the strategy and operating principles of the Department and County.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of accounting, budgeting, contracting, purchasing, and relevant standards (GAAP, GASB, GAAS).
• Strong knowledge of or ability to learn county and state computer systems, including CBMS, TRAILS, CFMS, Word, Excel, and Power Bi. Advanced working knowledge of Excel is required.
• Three years of financial modeling and analysis experience.
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze and interpret budget, financial and economic data to make recommendations and support decision making and…