Deputy Accounting Director - Hybrid

We serve all Colorado residents in their everyday lives. The department is driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. We support the Colorado community as well as those that work here. We value the contributions of every employee and encourage learning so our employees can grow. We celebrate diversity, and together, support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work.

The Department of Revenue (DOR) employs approximately 1,600 hard-working and dedicated employees throughout Colorado. We can be seen performing functions as varied as auditing and collecting taxes, issuing driver licenses and motor vehicle titles, marketing lottery products, and regulating liquor, gaming, horse racing, marijuana, and the auto industry in order to assist the citizens of our state.

The Department of Revenue offers 11 paid holidays per year, paid vacation and sick leave, BenefitHub program (discounted merchandise, food and travel, etc), employee wellness program and a great benefit package.

CDOR Vision

To empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation and collaboration.

CDOR Mission

To become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive.

CDOR Values

Financial Services is responsible for overseeing, managing and controlling the Department's finances. The Accounting work unit within Financial Services exists to maintain a controlled environment to properly record financial information for the more than $16 billion in taxes and fee revenue collected annually by the Department. The unit also provides accounting services, information, reporting, and budgetary control and oversight for the department's expenditures exceeding $494 million.
We're hiring an experienced leader with excellent communication skills to be ourDeputy Accounting Director in Financial Services! You'll be coaching, mentoring and managing supervisors and have oversight of 4 work groups within Accounting. Use your communication skills to present information to and collaborate with Division leaders regarding Payroll, Accounts Payable and Division specific needs. You will review and respond to financial audits along with other financial reporting, which requires attention to detail and organizational skills. If you're ready to contribute to the success of DOR, then this job may be for you!
Primary Duties:

• While collaborating with the Accounting Director, provides leadership and oversight of the day to day accounting functions (such as expenditures, payroll, fixed assets, grants, procurement cards, UKG, revenue collection, and system configuration) of the Accounts Payable, Payroll, DMV, and SBG accounting sections.
• Provides training, mentoring, and coaching to direct reports to help with their professional growth and equip them for changing work environments. Creates, reviews, and monitors annual performance plans for staff.
• Reviews and analyzes a wide variety of financial reports and data for accuracy and consistency. Provides summary financial information for state financial statements and other reporting responsibilities.
• Supports the internal and external audit processes, collaborates on official Department responses and follow-up and engages direct reports in audit requests, ensuring staff are prepared and documentation is complete and sound.
• Responsible for the quarterly and fiscal year end closing activities over sections, ensuring deadlines and expectations are met and fiscal rules are followed.
• Review of year-end activities, including certifications, exhibits and reporting.
• Develops and maintains accounting policies, practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws and rules.
• Provides oversight and leadership to accounting sections to ensure all financial and internal control specifications are documented, tested, and implemented.
• Ensures accounting oversight of financial system interfaces to accommodate proper accounting for taxes and fees collected, related refunds, accounts receivables, rebates, and distributions.

Position Details:
This position is mostly remote with required in office meetings or training approximately once a quarter (or more if needed). This position is not allowed to take personal leave from approximately July to August every year due to the Fiscal Year requirements of this position.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the qualifications:

OPTION 1:

8 years of experience in accounting, economics, and/or financial analysis or reporting.

OPTION 2:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, and/or business administration, which included 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing, or as determined by the Department.

AND

4 years of professional experience in accounting, economics, and/or financial analysis or reporting.

OPTION 3:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, and/or business administration, which included 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing, or as determined by the Department.

AND

2 years of professional experience in accounting, economics, and/or financial analysis or reporting.

Substitutions:

• Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Current, valid licensure as a CPA from the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for the degree requirement and two years of the required experience.

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a 2nd level supervisor (supervising other supervisors)
• Experience with responding to audit reports
• Experience with managing employee/team workloads, coaching staff or managing employee performance
• Experience in a State of Colorado accounting role
• 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
• Proficiency with Excel

DOR Required Skills and Competencies:
Competencies required for all DOR positions include good communications skills, interpersonal and people management skills, the ability to multitask, the ability to work with confidential information, the ability to work in high-stress environments, and the demonstrated ability to assist customers.
Conditions of Employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue:
1. As a condition of employment with the Colorado Department of Revenue, a requirement exists that all personnel timely file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and timely pay tax obligations. As such, all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy.
2. 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. All job finalists require successful completion of a background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Background checks may include national criminal, financial, traffic, civil, education, and/or experience checks or any other checks related to the job assignment. Fingerprint background checks and pre-employment drug testing may also be required for some positions.
Applicant Checklist:
Only complete applications submitted on or before the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected. For assistance with the application process, please review the following video provided by the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration "Applying for a Job with the State of Colorado".

Work history must be documented in detail under the experience portion of application-"see resume" will not be accepted.

Complete Applications must include the following documents:
1) A complete CDOR Application for Announced Vacancy (Submit online using the link in this announcement)
2) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (Submit online as part of your application)

Recommended:

3) A Cover Letter with a Written Narrative. The written narrative should describe your interest in this position and specifically how your education, abilities, skills and experience relate to the requirements, responsibilities and competencies listed in the job announcement. (Attach to your online application, late submissions will not be accepted)

Minimum Qualifications and Comparative Analysis:
Part of, or the entire comparative analysis for this position, may involve a review of the information submitted in the application material, including the answers to the supplemental questions. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement, as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications.

• 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.

• Under "Duties," describe clearly the tasks you performed and the nature of your supervisory, technical, or other responsibilities as they relate to the job for which you are applying. Be complete and specific in detailing of duties.

• 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.

• Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect the applicant's score and/or prevent them from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

• Factors to be assessed are those outlined in the requirements, competencies, and preferred qualifications.

• Years will be expressed in terms of full-time equivalent service with full-time workload equal to one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) year. No more than 1.00 FTE year may be credited in any twelve (12) month period. Positions working 40 hours or less per week will be prorated (30 hrs/wk=0.75 FTE=9 mos credit; 20 hrs/wk=0.5 FTE=6 mos credit; 10 hrs/wk=0.25 FTE=3 mos credit)

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. 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 "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.
Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.
Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.
A standard appeal form is available at: https://spb.colorado.gov/ . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

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 a...