About Our Job

This posting will accept applications until March 17 at 11:59 PM. Please apply as soon as possible.

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $109,134.00 - $137,000.00.

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position, you can expect to be in the office three days per week. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

In this position you can expect to work on site at the Webb Municipal Building at least three days per week.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for the fiscal health of the city.  The DOF leads fiscal analysis and guidance, property assessments, budgeting, accounting functions, enforcement of fiscal policies, practices and procedures for the entire City and County of Denver. The DOF fulfills the state statutory responsibilities for tax assessment and collection. DOF also manages the City’s debt portfolio and investment portfolio. The DOF commits to delivering these services through a financial structure that reflects the best practices of both the public and private sectors. This commitment promotes better service, enhanced performance measures, maximum accountability, and improved business processes.

About the Controller’s Office

The Office of the Controller keeps the City's ledgers and books, manages payroll and accounts payable; establishes and enforces Citywide financial policies, procedures and internal controls; produces the financial reports including the annually audited financial statements of the City; and works with agencies to improve financial skills. The Controller's Office is a dynamic environment that seeks innovative ideas that promote effective, efficient, and accountable government while maintaining the highest level of integrity.

Diversity in the City

The City and County of Denver is committed to cultivating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. This commitment is woven into our values and belief that we are strongest when we embrace and celebrate our differences. We aim to have employees who are as diverse as our residents, with different perspectives and unique ways of thinking. If you share these values and our enthusiasm for equity, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

The Controller's Office is seeking a Financial Manager to lead the Accounting Services team within our Financial Services Division.  The Accounting Services team provides financial management and accounting services to 17 City agencies using a centralized team.  In this role, you will be challenged as an experienced financial professional to manage financial shared services, to multiple City Departments and Agencies. This position oversees the daily operations of a team of professional and nonprofessional financial staff providing accounting, budget, and financial management support to multiple City agencies.  The work will be fluid, dynamic, and require the highest level of customer service for our clients.

Additionally, as the Financial Manager, you can expect to:

• Develop goals, document performance, provide performance feedback and formally evaluate the work of the employee; provide reward and recognition for proper and efficient performance

• Assist staff to achieve performance standards and identify opportunities for continual improvement to performance standards

• Monitor and direct daily operations to ensure policies and procedures are being followed

• Ensure goals and objectives are met, services are being provided efficiently and effectively and take corrective action when needed.

• Make sure staff and financial resources are utili