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DMV Controller

Salary

$103,644.00 - $114,264.00 Annually

Location

USA, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

TAA-03515-07.2025

Department

Department of Revenue

Division

Office of Budget and Financial Services - Accounting & Financial

Opening Date

08/01/2025

Closing Date

8/12/2025 5:00 AM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Haley Thompson [email protected]

Primary Physical Work Address

2829 W Howard Pl, Denver, CO 80204 Remote - This position is primarily tasked with performing work duties via flex-place (aka telework, work-from home arrangements) with infrequent on-site visits with client groups.

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

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, please enjoy this brief video !

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Description of Job

The Financial Services Division exists to maintain a controlled environment to properly record financial information for the more than $23 billion of taxes and fees collected annually by the DOR. The unit also provides accounting services, information and reporting of expenditures and payments to other governmental agencies. Fiscal year end activities include computing material adjustments to the State's accounting records to allow the State Controller to produce a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) that complies with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The unit functions as a statewide entity, operating in 60+ CORE funds and directly posting to the accounts of 20+ state agencies, as well as being primary custodian of over 20+ CORE funds. This unit has oversight responsibility for the design and maintenance of several systems and subsystems, payroll for 1,800 employees, information and budget support, expenditure document and controls, Federal Grants, and Capital Construction.

What We Do:

Provides day to day management and oversight of the Motor Vehicle accounting section, ensuring the accounting functions are carried out in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, policies and accounting principles. The major areas of focus include Motor Vehicle revenues, DRIVES system management, CORE interface reconciliation, and distributions. This position is also required to track year end accrual activities to assure proper statewide financial statement presentation. The position makes decisions regarding processes and priorities for Department accounting functions to meet both Department and State Controller policies, rules, and statutes. This position also exists to provide accounting and financial subject matter expertise and support for financial systems processing. This position is the central point of contact for Motor Vehicle division leadership and staff.

This position has the principle responsibility for providing guidance and direction to information technology applications development staff for system design and modification in conformance with accounting and financial principles so that transaction processing is supportive of the same. This position is the financial Subject Matter Expert for the DRIVES system.

The Typical Day as a DMV Controller:

The professional in this position will be responsible for:

+ Ensures the accounting function is carried out in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, policies and accounting principles.

+ Records Division of Motor Vehicle revenue and distributions within the Division's software (DRIVES) and the state's financial system (CORE).

+ Tracks year-end accrual activities to ensure proper financial statement presentation on CORE.

+ Makes decisions regarding processes and priorities for Department accounting functions to meet both Department and State Controller policies, rules, and statutes.

+ Provides accounting and financial subject matter expertise and support for financial systems processing.

+ Central point of contact for the Division of Motor Vehicles.

+ Provides guidance and direction to DRIVES software development staff for system design and modification in conformance with accounting and financial principles.

+ Subject matter expert for the CORE financial system.

Financial Management:

+ Overseas day-to-day accounting functions for the Motor Vehicle Division, including revenue reconciliations, expenditure tracking, and cash fund management to support fiscal reporting, compliance, and fund solvency.

+ Serves as the divisions primary contact for financial matters, manages annual FHWA reporting, and ensures accuracy and timeliness of revenue reporting, audit documentation, and reconciliations in CORE and DRIVES.

+ Monitors legislation impacting the division and ensures related financial reporting and accounting activities are implemented in compliance with law and internal procedures.

Supervision / Oversight:

+ Supervises daily operations of the DMV FS section, including task delegation, performance management, coaching, ad training to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

+ Communicates expectations clearly, resolves team conflicts, sets priorities, and develops work schedules while monitoring performance and holding staff accountable for professional behavior and results.

+ Applies state personnel rules and DOR polices to support employee development, mentor direct reports, and identify growth opportunities through feedback, training, and performance evaluations.

DRIVES System Oversight:

+ Work in close collaboration with the Systems Coordinator and Systems FS section to oversee the DRIVES system to ensure that the revenue is distributed and interfaced correctly to state accounting system (CORE).

+ Identify gaps in DRIVES system reporting or configuration, prioritizing issues and elevating concerns when appropriate to ensure DRIVES system functions as intended.

+ Actively participates in MV division DRIVES configuration meetings and provides input to maintain system functionality.

+ Responsible for the oversight and monthly security review of DRIVES system access for FS.

Fiscal Year End:

+ Develops annual close plan to ensure year end deadlines are met, all activities are prepared and processed timely, and fiscal rules are followed.

+ Participates in the annual financial audit for activity pertaining to DMV.

This position is currently tasked with performing work duties remotely (aka telework, work from home arrangements) with on-site visits periodically (generally, once a quarter) for meetings and/or training. This position is generally not allowed to take personal leave from approximately July to August every year due to the fiscal year end requirements of this position.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

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

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)

H8C2XXCONTROLLER II (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUD9Bt4G-21VHNjSUo2LUZsUEU/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-jK9WR7RazUXZrDO6eDLZMw)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Eight (8) years of full-time professional experience in an occupation related to accounting, auditing, business management, finance, or a closely related field relevant to the work assigned to this position.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and relevant experience in an occupation related to accounting, auditing, business management, finance or a closely related field relevant to the work assigned equal to eight (2) years

+ Coursework requires 24 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing.

AND

Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement

Preferred Qualifications :

+ Experience in a supervisor or leadership role, managing employee/team workloads, coaching staff or managing employee performance

+ Experience with the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports

+ Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards (GASB), and their application

+ Demonstrated verbal and written communication and analytical skills

+ Experience presenting information to various stakeholders

+ Knowledge and understanding of State Fiscal Rules, legislation and statutes.

+ Experience with financial data analysis

+ Experience working in State government

+ Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR :

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations .

Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy (https://osc.colorado.gov/sites/osc/files/documents/Universal%20Policy%20Driving%20Standards.pdf) , any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

+ Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

+ Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

+ Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

+ Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.

+ Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

+ Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter

+ List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.

+ Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

+ The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted 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.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

APPEAL RIGHTS

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

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. 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, 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 Revenue 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 to perform 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 to our ADAAA inbox,[email protected].

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

If not applying online, submit application to:

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (https://careers.colorado.gov/sites/careers/files/documents/Colorado-Paper-Application-202011-enabled.pdf) (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to [email protected] by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current 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.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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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CDOR - The salary range for this position is $103,644.00 - $114,264.00. Are you still interested in this position? Marking "no" will result in removal from consideration. As a reminder, per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current 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.

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CDOR- If you are a current classified employee of another agency or department within the State of Colorado, please indicate your current classification. If not, please simply respond with "NA"

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CDOR - Are you aware of anyone with whom you have a personal relationship (including, but not limited to, any family members or those you or a family member have an intimate relationship with) currently employed with DOR? If yes, please provide the name of the employee and the Division they work in. Per DOR Policy OHR-006, family includes spouse, partner, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or cousin, including those related by marriage, civil union, common law, blood, adoption or foster care.

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Please describe your experience leading, coaching and reviewing the work of others. Please also include if you've managed others and your general management style.

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Please describe your experience communicating financial information to various stakeholders. What type of information were you sharing and who was your typical audience?

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Please describe your experience reviewing and performing analysis on financial data. Please include any specific projects or analysis that you have undertaken, and the end result from your analysis.

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Please describe a time when you had to implement a new process or procedure in your previous role. What steps did you take to ensure a smooth transition, and how did you address any resistance to change?

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