CDOC Business Manager; Colorado Springs

Overview

Department Information
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government and there is a focus on redesigning the delivery of services to make state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and meaningful work, we offer:

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined (with adjustments as applicable)
• Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans; some roles qualify as "+Safety Officers+" for increased PERA benefits
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more
• Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits for more information

Who May Apply
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

Job Location
This vacancy is for the headquarters office located in Colorado Springs, CO. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

Description of Job
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The Business Manager provides fiscal oversight and reporting to the Budget Office, CDOC Management, and the Wardens of assigned facilities. This position reviews and directs expenditures in accordance with procurement, personnel, and fiscal rules.

• Analyze requisitions to determine appropriate procurement method in alignment with fiscal rules
• Review and approve documents in the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) system
• Determine available funds by monitoring operating and personal services allocations
• Complete deposits and reconcile cash transactions with general accounting staff
• Conduct data analysis, identify trends, and develop projections for management consideration in discretionary spending decisions
• Conduct research to detect and correct errors, reconstruct and reconcile financial transactions, and provide requested information to the budget office for use by management, the Office of State Planning and Budget, and the Joint Budget Committee
• Provide oversight and daily management of the procurement card program, assist stakeholders with the application process, recommend spending limits, train cardholders in fiscal responsibilities, audit card holder transactions, and provide feedback to correct misunderstandings
• Facilitate appropriate access and use of financial tools and reporting systems among stakeholders, provide training on system utilization, spending limitations, fiscal rules, and procurement processes
• Participate in financial planning, report allocation availability, and provide recommendations on personal services and discretionary spending
• Provide customer service to vendors and internal stakeholders, including timely processing of financial transactions
• Other duties as assigned

Ensure that the “Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. Statements like "See resume" cannot be accepted in lieu of the work experience section. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the closing date for compensation purposes.

Six (6) years of full-time professional experience in auditing, accounting, budgeting, or statistical research.
OR a combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to six (6) years.

Professional Work involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing a body of knowledge related to the field.

• Ability to develop strong, ongoing professional relationships and foster strategic partnerships
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills
• Highly effective critical thinking, complex problem solving, and decision making skills
• Self-directed and motivated work ethic
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
• Detail-oriented with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret complex rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Strong ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility
• Proficiency in position-related office technologies, including Microsoft Office and ability to learn other financial software systems
• Ability to read and comprehend English
• Ability to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content following plain language guidelines
• Ability to present…