Budget Manager; Remote

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, enjoy this brief video!

We are seeking a dynamic, analytical, and collaborative leader to be our Budget Manager
. In this working manager role, you will personally develop, implement, and oversee key budgets and conduct essential analyses alongside your dedicated team.

This high-impact position requires excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills to inform stakeholders, resolve challenges, and equip leaders to make strategic budgetary decisions. You will lead the production of detailed summary reports and financial presentations, coordinate complex budget requests, and make multi-year forecasts that shape the department’s future.

If you are ready to contribute your expertise and be a driving force in the financial success of our Department, apply today for this rewarding opportunity!

• Under the direction of the Deputy Budget Director and Budget Director, plans, directs, delegates, and reviews the development of expenditures and FTE budgets for assigned division(s).
• Coordinates the development of all internal budget development as well as budget requests including decision items, budget amendments, and supplementals, for assigned divisions.
• Coordinates the development of five-year forecasts for assigned cash funds and ensuring that issues or concerns with fiscal viability are identified and explained while providing recommendations for remediation options.
• Makes multi-year revenue, expenditure and fund balance forecasts and interpret results of analysis and provide explanation for vacancies and trends in revenues and fees for various business units.
• Conducts research by utilizing current studies, methodologies, and data from a variety of sources to support revenue projections as appropriate.
• Assists in the legislative fiscal note process and review of budget submission schedules.
• Leads the production, questioning, verification, and validation of detailed summary reports and financial presentations.
• Coordinates the development of monthly updates to the fiscal year projection for assigned cash funds, including revenue, expenditures, and fund balance.
• Supervises a team of budget analysts, ensuring that work is timely and accurate.
• Responsible for conducting annual performance evaluations and plans workload as well as performs hiring and disciplinary actions, as necessary.
• Responsible for meeting the training needs of the staff and allocating resources to meet the goals and objectives of the section and of the department.

This is a remote position primarily performed via flex-place (telework/work-from-home arrangements), with occasional on-site visits to attend meetings with staff and client groups at 2829 W Howard Pl, Denver, CO 80204.

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

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BUDGET ANALYST IV

Experience Only:
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in accounting, financial analysis and/or budget development, implementation, formulation, execution and/or analysis.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years.

Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two (2) 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.

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements.
• Advanced Financial Modeling experience
• Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis experience
• Experience with process improvement and lean initiatives
• Experience in presenting complex financial data in a high-level summary to leadership
• KPI development and monitoring experience
• Public sector experience in budget development, implementation, formulation, execution and analysis
• Experience with fiscal analysis, and policy/program analysis for a governmental agency (state, county or local level)
• Working knowledge of the State of Colorado budget and legislative…