Chief Deputy Treasurer na Douglas County Government (CO), CO
Douglas County Government (CO), CO · Castle Rock, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Senior
- Escritório em Castle Rock
About the Department
Step into a pivotal financial leadership role serving one of Colorado’s most dynamic counties. Reporting directly to the elected Treasurer, the Chief Deputy Treasurer oversees the County’s accounting and investment functions, ensuring fiscal excellence, compliance with state statutes, and alignment with the County’s investment policy. As the Chief Deputy Treasurer, your work directly influences the County’s financial stability and investment performance. The Douglas County Treasurer’s Office is entrusted with safeguarding and managing the County’s public funds—collecting and distributing property taxes, overseeing the investment portfolio, and ensuring full compliance with state statutes and County policies. Guided by a commitment to fiscal responsibility, transparency, and exceptional service, the office plays a central role in sustaining the County’s financial health.
Position Duties
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under the direction of the elected Treasurer, the Chief Deputy Treasurer manages and oversees the County’s accounting and investment functions, ensuring compliance with laws, policies, and state statutes. Acting as the Treasurer’s Deputy, this role assumes full leadership in the Treasurer’s absence, provides strategic guidance on investment and cash management decisions, and supervises accounting staff.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the County investment portfolio and banking relationships.
- Monitoring financial operations, compliance, and internal controls.
- Coordinating with other departments to align investment maturities with major expenses.
- Overseeing property tax billing, collections, and distributions.
- Representing the Treasurer’s Office to the public, County departments, and at conferences.
- Leading personnel management, recruitment, training, and performance oversight for accounting staff.
- Acting as liaison to IT for financial systems and participating in audits.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a seasoned public finance professional with deep technical expertise and strong leadership and relationship management skills. Treasury-specific expertise, including investment management, risk assessment, and banking relationship management, is highly desirable. A background in accounting and banking, particularly cash flow forecasting and portfolio oversight, will be an asset in this role. Experience partnering with banks, navigating complex compliance requirements, and applying public funds effectively is essential. The Chief Deputy Treasurer must be able to uphold the County’s investment policy, ensure compliance with state statutes, and maintain operational excellence during leadership transitions. They will represent the Treasurer’s Office with professionalism, integrity, and a collaborative spirit in both internal and public forums. They are comfortable working with senior leaders, elected officials, and community stakeholders and navigate political environments with tact and discretion. Experience with Tyler Eagle Treasurer software will allow the Deputy Treasurer to dive in quickly.
Minimum requirements are as follows, a combination of education and experience may be considered for a well qualified candidate:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- MBA from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in Finance and Accounting preferred.
Experience:
- Five (5) years of experience in public sector accounting and/or finance is required.
- A minimum of one (1) year of direct Supervision / Management of personnel required.
Certifications:
- A Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire.
- Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation, or ability to obtain promptly upon hire.
- US Citizenship is required.
Other Qualifications
Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision.
For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide.
