Budget & Finance Manager – DHS at El Paso County · Colorado…

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, additional background checks may be required, including a Government Program Fraud check and Child Welfare Abuse & Neglect database (TRAILS) check.

Are you a financial leader who builds strong relationships, supports your team, and brings clarity to complex financial operations? El Paso County’s Department of Human Services (DHS) invites you to apply for our Budget & Finance Manager position!

DHS provides person-centered services by partnering with individuals, families, and the community to promote safety, stability, and independence. From keeping children and adults safe to administering food assistance, Medicaid, and the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), DHS works to protect our most vulnerable residents while efficiently delivering local, state, and federal services. In this role, you’ll oversee diverse funding streams, grants, contracts, budgets, and accounts payable and receivable while helping programs deliver essential community services. As a trusted partner to the Deputy Director, you’ll work closely with DHS program leaders, County Finance, and Procurement to address challenges, guide decisions, and keep priorities moving forward.

We’re seeking an approachable, collaborative leader who combines sound judgment with supportive accountability. You’ll have opportunities to strengthen financial processes, improve reporting, and help staff succeed through clear expectations and consistent guidance. If you’re ready to bring financial expertise, ownership, and a people-focused approach to public service, we encourage you to apply!

Hiring Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 Annually

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with flexibility required; subject to change. Hybrid schedule may be available upon successful completion of the initial evaluation period; subject to change.

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Plans, organizes, manages, and evaluates assigned financial operations and programs for a County department or office. Provides leadership and oversight for one or more financial functions, which may include budgeting, accounting, accounts payable and receivable, contracts, procurement, grants, financial reporting, auditing, compliance, and related fiscal operations. Performs complex financial and operational analysis and provides recommendations to department leadership regarding financial strategies, resource allocation, operational needs, and short- and long-term planning. Develops, implements, and manages procedures, processes and internal controls; ensures compliance with applicable requirements; and provides management and direction to assigned staff. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function. This position may be subject to grant funding.

• Plans, organizes, manages, and evaluates assigned departmental financial programs, operations, and services; establishes priorities and ensures activities support departmental goals and operational needs.
• Manages one or more financial functions, which may include budgeting, accounting, accounts payable and receivable, contracts, procurement, grants, financial reporting, auditing, compliance, and related fiscal operations.
• Performs and oversees complex financial and operational analyses, studies, and research. Evaluates financial information, trends, funding, costs, and operational issues; develops recommendations regarding financial strategies, resource allocation, and short- and long-term planning, to support strategic direction and decision making
• Proactively manages department or office costs by monitoring spending, contracts, and purchase orders to identify cost savings and prevent budget overruns before they occur. Analyzes usage trends, vendor agreements, and marketplace data to recommend consolidation, renegotiation, or elimination of unnecessary expenses. Communicates cost risks and recommendations to leadership in time to support informed decisions.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates financial policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls. Identifies financial and operational risks and ensures assigned activities comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, funding requirements, County policies and procedures, contractual requirements, and established financial practices.
• Oversees the preparation, analysis, and maintenance of financial reports, records, reconciliations, projections, forecasts, and cost analyses. Ensures financial information is accurate, complete, timely, and supports departmental planning and decision-making.
• Manages departmental budget activities as assigned, including budget development, monitoring, forecasting, expenditure and revenue analysis, budget modifications, and financial reporting; advises department leadership regarding budget status, trends, risks, and resource needs.
• Manages accounting and financial transaction activities as assigned, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, revenue and expenditure monitoring, and resolution of complex financial transactions or discrepancies.
• Manages contract and procurement activities as assigned, including contract development and administration, solicitations, negotiations, amendments, renewals, monitoring, vendor or provider relationships, procurement processes, and resolution of significant contractual, billing, performance, or compliance issues.
• Manages grant and other funding activities as assigned, including financial monitoring, reporting, reimbursement, reconciliation, and compliance with applicable funding requirements.
• Monitors the financial aspects of assigned programs, projects, and portfolios, including budgets, expenditures, funding sources, and applicable requirements; coordinates with appropriate staff to identify and resolve financial or compliance issues.
• Coordinates and supports financial, programmatic, and compliance audits and reviews; analyzes financial records and supporting documentation, resolves discrepancies, responds to findings, and implements corrective actions as appropriate.
• May coordinate activities related to legal matters within assigned areas of responsibility, including Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests; coordinates with the County Attorney's Office and researches and investigates matters as assigned.
• Provides senior and executive leadership with timely, accurate financial analysis and recommendations to support resource allocation and planning decisions. Translates budget, procurement, and project data into clear options with trade offs, risks, and projected outcomes rather than raw numbers. Proactively surfaces financial risks and opportunities so leadership can act before issues become constraints.
• Identifies and implements improvements to financial processes, controls, systems, and service delivery to enhance efficiency, accuracy, consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Interprets and communicates financial policies, procedures, regulations, contractual requirements, and related guidance; provides technical assistance and consultation to department leadership and staff.
• Collaborates with County departments and offices, external agencies, auditors, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders regarding assigned financial operations and requirements.
• Provides supervision, guidance, mentorship, and development to assigned staff. Determines training needs and ensures appropriate training is provided. Conducts performance evaluations and participates in hiring, disciplinary, and other personnel processes.
• May oversee inventory, logistics, purchasing support, or other administrative operations associated with assigned financial responsibilities.
• Represents assigned financial functions at meetings and serves on committees, workgroups, and special projects as assigned. May represent department leadership at meetings as directed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Supervision Exercised: This classification requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or unit(s) including providing input on hiring/disciplinary action and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. A first-line or second-line supervisor typically performs these tasks.

Supervision Received: Receives administrative supervision. This classification typically performs job duties and resolves conflict according to their own judgment and initiatives, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight, and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of governmental financial management, accounting, budgeting, auditing, and financial administration principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting practices applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of financial analysis and reporting, accounts payable and receivable, grants, compliance, and internal controls applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of purchasing, procurement, and contract administration principles and practices, including competitive procurement processes, solicitations, agreements, and vendor management, as applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, funding requirements, and County policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of financial management systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, data analysis tools, and other technologies used to support financial operations.
• Ability to manage multiple complex financial programs, functions, projects, and priorities.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and operational information; identify trends, issues, and risks; evaluate alternatives; and develop sound recommendations.
• Ability to prepare, administer, monitor, and analyze complex budgets, financial reports, forecasts, and other financial information.
• Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and improve financial policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, policies, funding requirements, contracts, and financial guidance.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, solve complex problems, and make decisions within established authority.
• Ability to effectively utilize financial systems, reporting tools, spreadsheets, and other technology applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including communicating complex financial information to individuals with varying levels of financial knowledge and preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports, analyses, and presentations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department leadership, employees, County departments and offices, external agencies, auditors, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and promote a collaborative, service-oriented work environment.
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, develop, motivate, and evaluate employees.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Must be receptive to adoption and application of new and innovative technologies and technological platforms.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field.
  • Four years of related professional experience may substitute for the required degree.
• Five years of professional experience in finance, budgeting, accounting, contracts, procurement, grants, auditing, or a related financial field.
• Two years of supervisory, management, or demonstrated leadership experience.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Eight years of professional experience in finance, budgeting, accounting, contracts, procurement, grants, auditing, or a related financial field.
• Three years of supervisory, management, or demonstrated leadership experience.
• Experience in a governmental or public sector setting.
• Experience managing large or complex funding, grants, contracts, budgets, or financial operations.

Licenses/Certificates

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

Duties are primarily performed in an office environment; some travel may be required. May be required to respond to emergency situations under varying weather conditions. May be required to work evenings and weekends as business needs dictate.

The classification specification above is intended to describe the general nature of work, key responsibilities, and minimum qualifications. Minimum qualifications reflect the baseline experience required for the classification. Departments may establish additional or preferred qualifications to address operational needs, assignment complexity, and specialized functions, provided such qualifications are job-related, consistent with the intent of the classification, and as approved by the Human Resources department. Specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and working conditions may vary based on the department or office's needs and the requirements of the assigned position. Changes to this classification specification may only be made by the Human Resources Department.