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School Finance Manager

Salary

$100,000.00 - $108,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

9044-PrnCnslt-FinOps-0625

Department

Department of Education

Division

School Finance and Operations

Opening Date

06/25/2025

Closing Date

7/10/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.***

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Salary Note

Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

This position is not part of the classified personnel system, applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.

Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.

Colorado Department of Education – What We Do

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard) , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.

CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.

Why Work For CDE

The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!

The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:

+ Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.

+ Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.

+ Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance

+ Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

+ 11 paid holidays per year

+ Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals

+ Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)www.copera.org

+ Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)

+ Paid professional development opportunities

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Description of Job

Work Environment:

This position is Full-time, is Hybrid (Remote/Home Office w/requirement to report to Work location per business needs),

+ Office hours are typically Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm

+ Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs

+ Quarterly travel up to 10%, possible overnights

+ A Remote (Home) office is required

+ Required to report to the work location per business needs

+ Essential Functions (ADAAA)

+ LIGHT/Office environment:

+ Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time

+ May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally

+ Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.

+ Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

+ DL Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle (OR State of Colorado Fleet motor vehicle/Colorado DL required) to complete travel requirements. (For positions with extensive travel that cannot be completed by public transportation or Lift/Uber--this is a terminable condition of employment)

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Executive Director of School Finance, this position has primary responsibility for developing and implementing training and capacity building for Colorado school districts in the areas of school finance, financial monitoring, budgeting, reporting and accounting, as well as for communicating new and changing accounting rules and requirements to districts. This role will be heavily focused on assisting school districts with fiscal issues and working directly with district staff on problem solving and training. Serving as a direct point of contact for districts, the role is vital in ensuring the fiscal health and viability of Colorado’s school districts. It is not required that the employee be based in Denver. A remote or hybrid work arrangement may be possible.

The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range, however could be higher or lower depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications of the preferred candidate while considering internal equity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Leverage extensive district expertise to develop, implement and deliver training and technical assistance for school districts regarding school finance, financial monitoring, budgeting, reporting and accounting.

+ Develop, implement and deliver annual new business manager training.

+ Provide large-group, small-group and individualized professional development and mentoring to school district finance staff.

+ Develop, seek input on, and implement tools and processes that will streamline the finance function--including budget development, audit preparation and financial reporting--for school districts.

+ Prepare and deliver content, as needed, for the Financial Policies and Procedures Advisory Committee.

+ Present at conferences and meetings, as requested, on the topic of school finance and district financial policies and procedures.

+ Advocate, within the department and with other state agencies, for the district perspective with regard to school finance.

+ Collaborate with the governmental auditing community in Colorado to ensure two-way communication, issues identification and problem solving regarding school district audits

+ Research, identify and recommend necessary implementation for compliance with GASB and GAAP financial reporting requirements. Recommend and implement changes to the Chart of Accounts and Financial Policies and Procedures Handbook.

+ Contribute to internal policy and process improvement, as well as the development of procedures related to school finance. Maintain focus on developing the most efficient, effective and timely processes necessary for the department and school districts to implement the Public School Finance Formula .

+ Collaborate closely with other units at CDE regarding the implementation of school finance.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS:

Qualifications for Success in the Position:

+ Minimum five (5) years of school finance experience at the district level required, preferably in the State of Colorado and preferably in a cabinet / leadership level role.

• Working knowledge of Colorado Revised Statutes related to Education, specifically school finance.

• Working knowledge of Financial Policies and Procedures Handbook.

• Working knowledge of School District Chart of Accounts.

• Working knowledge of GAAP and GASB, and implications for school district accounting.

• Experience developing training materials and delivering professional development to an adult audience.

• Ability to explain complex finance concepts to a non-finance audience.

• Expert skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Google docs preferred.

• Exhibiting a proactive approach to work; ability to work independently, as well as effectively collaborate with internal and external customers (e.g., school district leadership, school district business managers, other CDE units, etc.).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and high attention to details (proofing work, spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.).

• Ability to effectively balance quality of work and productivity expectations.

• Willing to travel within the State of Colorado.

• Exhibits CDE’s mission, vision and values by the consistent expression of professional, respectful, and customer service oriented behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications (Preferred/Not Required):

+ Colorado CPA license

Conditions of Employment (Required):

+ Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.

+ Ability and willingness to independently determine, obtain means, and complete required travel

+ Quarterly travel up to 10%, possible overnights

+ Work extended schedule per business needs

+ Report to work location per business needs

+ Valid Driver's License Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle to complete travel requirements.

Supplemental Information

Complete Applications must include :

+ Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Colorado) .

+ Resume: Required

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries [email protected].

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

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Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.Resumes, Cover Letters, or other required Supplemental Documentation will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Have you uploaded and attached your resume, cover letter, and other required documentation to this application?

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+ No

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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee (including public Institutions of higher education), please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. If you indicated that you are a current State of Colorado employee, please list all State of Colorado Departments or institutions of Higher Education for which you have worked for and your Employee ID (if known): Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not applicable, please state "N/A".

03

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".

04

This position iseligible for a Hybrid flex work place; the incumbent isrequired to maintain a home office within Colorado and report to the office as neededto complete the job duties of this position. Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of this requirement.

05

The salary range listed is the department's good faith range expected to be offered. Are you willing to accept an offer in the range listed in this announcement?

+ Yes.

+ Maybe. I believe my knowledge and skills encompass all of the minimum qualifications, the preferred qualifications, and special requirements of the position. I have detailed this in the work experience section of the application.

06

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.

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Are you a current CDE Employee? If so, please send an email to Recruitment to inform us of your application. [email protected]

+ Yes

+ No

08

Do you have experience working at a Colorado School District?

+ Yes

+ No

09

Do you have experience working directly with a school board or governing board?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Are you familiar with Colorado Revised Statute, as it pertains to Title 22?

+ Yes

+ No

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