DOLA Controller (Controller III) en State of Colorado
State of Colorado · Denver, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Senior
- Oficina en Denver
About the Department
The anticipated effective date for this position is November 2025.
Who can Apply
This opportunity is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.
About the Colorado Department of Local Affairs
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs,” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.
Vision
The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through: accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities.
Mission
Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado’s communities.
Why work for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs?
The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs.
In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:
Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans
Paid Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees
Flexible work schedule options and hybrid work options
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Training opportunities
Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
Position Duties
Guided by the mission of DOLA and working within the Executive Director’s Office, the Department’s Controller provides leadership and oversight for the overall objective of the Accounting and Financial Services (AFS) unit to provide a comprehensive, systematic, and unified approach to financial management, consistent with Department goals. This work includes: developing and implementing accounting systems and subsystems that serve the financial activities of the department and satisfy the requirements of the State; directing the production and preparation of financial information useful to department management; working with the Budget Manager in the preparation of the Department’s annual budget; assisting with internal audits; coordinating contract process and procedures for grant administration, and participating in the Chief Financial Officer’s management team.
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Financial Oversight and Administration
This position will provide professional direction for the accounting and financial services functions of the Department by formulating and implementing policies and procedures of a financial nature within generally accepted accounting principles and standards, state statutes, fiscal rules, and federal guidelines; interacting with management to determine and meet the financial management needs of the Department. This position ensures Department financial transactions are accurate, reliable, and are recorded properly. The position also coordinates with the Chief Financial Officer in determining the appropriate Indirect Cost Plan for the administration of federal grant programs.
The Department’s Controller works with other State entities such as the Office of the State Controller (OSC), State Purchasing, State Auditor, State Treasurer, and Attorney General to interpret laws and recommend to executive management changes needed in Department policies and procedures to maintain compliance with fiscal rules and other requirements.
Accounting, Grants Management, and Financial Reporting
The Controller designs and directs the implementation, modification, and evaluation of account structures for the Department to satisfy management needs and financial reporting requirements. The position reviews proposed and enacted legislation to assess and account for financial impact; approves accounting documents in the State’s accounting system (CORE) after verifying that state or federal fiscal and purchasing rules, Department policies and procedures, and applicable Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidance and pronouncements are followed. The position coordinates their staff’s work with Division Budget Analysts on the monthly preparation of budget to actual reports, fund balance projections, and other information as deemed appropriate and also leads the preparation of interim and annual financial statements and year-end exhibits.
Supervision and Leadership
This position will, directly and indirectly, supervise 19 FTEs and has responsibilities such as hiring employees, approving leave, managing performance as a rater and second-level reviewer, resolving conflicts among staff, identifying training needs, issuing performance improvement plans and corrective actions when appropriate and making compensation recommendations. The Controller provides leadership by designing an optimal work environment, implementing coaching strategies, mentoring and engaging employees, and identifying ways to improve overall organizational performance. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
Class Code & Classification Description
H8C3XX Controller III
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience Only: Nine (9) years of professional accounting experience. Two of these years must have included overseeing the work of professional accountants.
OR
Education and Experience: A combination of related education in business, finance or accounting that includes 24 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing AND experience as described above equal to nine (9) years. Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will substitute for six (6) years of experience listed above.
Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for.
Applicants must upload their unofficial college transcripts that include the student name, college name, courses completed and/or degree with date conferred with this application, in order to receive credit.
Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution.
Required Competencies
Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
Excellent management, leadership, and administrative skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with other department team members;
Ability to effectively manage their team by providing guidance and support, delegating responsibilities, and ensuring accountability for performance;
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
Mathematical skills
Strong organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to identify a problem and present solutions
Ability to work independently
Strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency with MS Office suite
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as Controller or Deputy Controller administering Colorado fiscal rules and accounting systems for a Colorado state agency;
Experience working in the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) system, within Colorado state government;
Certified Public Accountant;
Two years of experience supervising professional-level accounting staff;
Thorough knowledge of financial management principles and procedures, including ability to manage short and long-term financial planning; ability to identify, interpret and apply state and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to the Department's operations;
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including pronouncements that apply to not-for-profit organizations and also those from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB);
Financial experience with local, state, or federal government including knowledge and experience with contract and grant administration;
Proficiency with a variety of information systems including proficiency with MS Office and especially MS Excel, Microsoft Access, and Google Sheets, or other substantially similar software applications.
Conditions of Employment
You MUST be a Colorado resident (at the time of application) to apply for this position.
Pre-employment criminal background checks will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement will result in your application being rejected.
Applicants may submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest detailing how their experience and background address the stated minimum and preferred qualifications/competencies of the job and attach to the online application. Applications left blank or marked “See Resume” will not be accepted. Please address every requirement for the position with your experience in your application.
The application may include the following documents that MUST be uploaded at the time of application:
A resume (this is not a substitute for the online application demonstrating work history)
Cover letter / letter of interest
Transcripts (if using education to meet the minimum qualifications)
DD214 (member-4 form) from applicants that may be eligible for veteran’s preference
Comparative Analysis
Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions, and reinstatements) are required to participate in the comparative analysis process through this job posting.
Applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for the position. Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, training and experience review, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum qualifications. Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties, required competencies and preferred qualifications in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.
Other Qualifications
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.
DOLA 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 a reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Melissa Bellew, DOLA ADA Coordinator at [email protected].
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.
Biweekly Pay: As of July 1, 2023, all DOLA new hires, including transfers of current state employees and reinstatements of former state employees, will be placed on the biweekly pay schedule. This means you will be paid every other Friday for a total of 26 pay periods over the course of a year. Biweekly pay is also lag pay, meaning you will be paid two weeks after the end of each pay period. Please click here for more information about the move to biweekly payroll.
Technical Assistance: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) please contact 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 to upload (attach) it.
Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can 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/board-rules.
For questions related to this job posting, please reach out to Melissa Bellew via email at [email protected].
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