Deputy Director of Finance

The Town of Erie is excited to announce a unique opportunity for an individual ready to take the next step in their career as our Deputy Director of Finance! This is your chance to become an integral part of a growing team that is committed to excellence and fostering a positive workplace culture. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated individual who is flexible, adaptive, and eager to learn and grow with us.

The Deputy Director of Finance will oversee both the Accounting and Utility Billing Divisions within the Finance team. This role involves managing, coaching, supporting, and developing these two teams. The Deputy Director will also serve as the backup to the Director of Finance and assist with strategic initiatives across the Finance Department.

Work Location: Town Hall (645 Holbrook St, Erie, CO 80516)

• This position is eligible to work remotely 3 days a week and required to work in-office 2 days.
• Please note: Town Hall is currently under renovation, and the Finance team is currently working in a temporary workspace in Town Hall. This is scheduled to last until at least end of November 2025.

Anticipated Work Schedule: Full-time (Monday-Friday shifts) 40 hours per week with some nights and weekends as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The list below is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

Supervision

Oversight of one or more divisions within the Finance Department. This includes the Accounting and Utility Billing Divisions:

Accounting Division, which is responsible for:

• Managing the monthly and year-end closing, reconciliation, and financial reporting
• Coordinating the annual financial audit and other financial reviews
• Managing the completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Managing capital assets, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Processing of payroll and related regulatory reporting

Utility Billing Division, which is responsible for:

• Managing monthly billing cycles and collections
• Customer support and management of utility accounts
• Coordination of services with the Town of Erie Utilities Department and staff
• Supervision of the Budget and Grants Divisions may be required in the absence of the Director.

Departmental Support

• Supervises department personnel directly or through subordinate supervisors as well as hires, rewards, disciplines, promotes and terminates staff employees.
• Assists in the development of the department's operational priorities, goals, objectives, and long-range strategies
• Supports positive department morale and team development
• Represents the department in interactions with other Town staff, Town Council, and members of the public-may step in for director in event of their absence or as needed
• Manages and directs complex financial interdivisional or interdepartmental projects over a wide range of programs
• Advises on and maintains highly effective internal controls
• Contributes to financial policy development and review
• Provides education to Town staff regarding financial policies and procedures
• Provides financial analysis for a variety of Town programs and projects, including internal service funds and fee analysis
• Oversees confidential financial matters on behalf of Finance Director and/or the Town
• Performs special projects, research, analysis or presents on topics, specific matters, upon request of the Director, Town Management, or Council
• Assists with economic development and urban renewal area analysis and projects.
• Participates in the Town's banking, merchant and treasury functions, including the Town's investment portfolio
• Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) to assist and collaborate with other departments in the development and implementation of effective financial management systems
• Reviews financial reports and cash flows for accuracy and consistency with activities covered by the report
• Monitors current financial activities for compliance with federal and state requirements and department goals
• Performs the duties and responsibilities of the Finance Director in the Director's absence
• Performs other duties as assigned and required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field AND
• Six years of professional level accounting work to include experience in the public sector with at least four years of supervisory experience.

A combination of education and experience will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Public Administration
• Certified Public Accountant

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of: Government contracting, public procurement and bidding practices and standards, laws and regulations related to contracts and procurement in the public sector; governmental accounting and budgeting practices; GFOA best practices; finance and budgeting systems; GASB standards; local ordinances and policies

Skills in: Ability to travel between Town facilities and to offsite meetings as needed. Demonstrated skill in preparing and presenting written and verbal reports and projects; Ability to analyze a variety of fiscal problems and make recommendations; Ability to plan, organize, supervise and evaluate the work of others; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, Town officials, other departments, banking and investment officials, and the public.

Ability to:

• Maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of residents and Town staff and successfully create a model customer service program for both internal and external customers.
• Plan, organize, assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Motivate staff and develop a strong customer service ethic in the workplace.
• Interpret, explain and apply laws and regulations governing municipal accounts receivable and revenue processing.
• Analyze financial and accounting reports and make appropriate recommendations on projected revenue or cash flow.
• Develop records, systems, and procedures to ensure internal control of revenue billing, cash handling, and collection operations.
• Evaluate new processes and systems and make sound policy recommendations based on a good understanding of the applicable technology and a thorough cost/benefit analysis.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare clear, concise and complete reports and other written materials, and make verbal and multimedia presentations of technical

Environmental Factors:

Work will be performed in a general office environment. The employee's work desk will be in an open working space during which the employee will regularly be exposed to common office noises, such as talking. The visual requirements of this job require the employee to adequately read and work on a computer screen. Traveling for work will be required up to 2 times a year for conferences or meetings; this typically includes one local trip and one out-of-town trip.

Physical Factors:

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to sit for long periods of time, up to 7 hours during the workday. Time spent standing and walking will be limited to 1-2 hours per day. The majority of the workday, up to 8 hours on a typical workday or 9 hours if extra time is needed during budget season for example, will be spent on repetitive motion tasks while working on a computer such as typing and using a computer mouse. The employee will rarely bend, kneel, or stoop. Lifting while performing the job duties will be limited to carrying a laptop up to 5 times a day. The employee will occasionally push and pull door handles during the workday.

Town of Erie Benefits:

The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment. Click here to learn more.

Designated full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Robust Medical, Dental and Vision plans including spouse, domestic partner and family coverage options
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Employer paid Basic Life/AD&D
• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Robust extended sick leave and family sick leave program
• Up to 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave preloaded on the 1st of every year (pro-rated if hired after the 1st of the year)
• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
• 40 hours of pre-loaded Paid Time Off (PTO) to each new employee upon hire
• Fifteen (15) Paid Holidays
• Twenty-Four (24) Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
• Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child
• Option to "sell back" PTO after two (2) years of continuous employment
• 457 Retirement Plan, with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting in your deferral contributions AND employer contributions
• Education reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
• Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships.
• Employer sponsored wellness program, including employee-based fitness classes
• Childcare benefits which includes 10% discount to any KinderCare location in Colorado
• Half-off charging at town-owned EV charging stations
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
• Eligible for discount Dell Computer program
• Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities

We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer!

EEOC Statement:

The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards and task force groups, contractors, vendors, consultants, etc.