Serve CO Finance and Compliance Officer
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Position Title: Serve CO Finance and Compliance Officer
Department: Internal Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Organizational Relationships: Reports to the Governor’s CFO and Controller; supervises the Deputy Finance and Compliance Officer.
Expected Annual Travel: Minimal
Hiring Salary Range: $96,500 - $106,500 annually
Work schedule: This is a hybrid position, expected to be in office at least 3 days per week.
Works with the Serve Colorado’s Executive Director and the Office of the Governor’s Chief Financial Officer / Controller to lead/manage aspects of the Serve Colorado’s budget and finances as well as grant compliance. This position will work with the overall team to support growth and new partnerships.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Maintain Serve CO’s internal control environment, including but not limited to enforcing federal fiscal policies (2 CFR Part 200), State of Colorado statute, and all applicable fiscal and procurement rules.
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Guide Serve Colorado staff and subgrantees by providing training and technical assistance related to 2 CFR Part 200, grant terms and conditions, and State of Colorado Fiscal and Procurement rules.
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Maintain current knowledge and proficiency in all applicable state, federal, and department rules, regulations, policies and procedures and act as a resource and guide to Serve Colorado team.
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Develop and implement risk based subrecipient fiscal monitoring plans; such as
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Assisting with performing pre-award risk assessments;
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Monitor subrecipient fiscal performance;
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Review and follow up on subrecipient financial reports and documentation;
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Conduct site visits and desk reviews to monitor fiscal performance;
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Ensure subrecipient fiscal compliance to 2 CFR Part 200 and AmeriCorps terms & conditions; and
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Supports Serve CO Executive Director and Executive Team in activities related to financial oversight.
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Manage aspects of Serve Colorado’s finances
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Monitor and assist with developing Serve Colorado's annual budget and spending plan with input from Serve CO’s Executive Director.
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Manage Serve Colorado payroll allocations monthly based on after-the-fact timekeeping records.
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Generate financial reports such as the regular Budget to Actual, Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act report (FFATA), Federal Financial Reports (FFRs), and the statewide Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) report.
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Complete Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) activities ( journal entries, encumbrance set up, \ pull infoadvantage reports, and process other reports and entries as necessary).
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Complete Federal draws and all other requests for reimbursements for all Serve Colorado grants.
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Analyze, evaluate and recommend solutions and/or reallocation of funds as appropriate.
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Manage the Serve Colorado Deputy Fiscal & Compliance Officer.
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Support Serve Colorado operations staff in grant application and review process and procuring major purchases.
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Provide guidance and feedback on Interagency Agreements (IAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), grant contracts, and other contractual agreements.
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Support Serve Colorado vendor and grantee selection to align with federal and state rules.
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Assist Serve Colorado program staff with contract template development and implementation, subrecipient budget analysis, and vendor set-up, such as collecting W9s and Electronic Fund Transfer forms.
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Other duties as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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Education/Experience:
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4+ years of previous experience of overseeing federal fiscal funds
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5+ years of grant management experience
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
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Experience in effective supervision required.
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Ability to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to non-discriminatory practices in all areas: hiring, employment and development opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications:
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6+ years experience overseeing federal fiscal funds
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7+ years experience in grant management
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1+ years experience reviewing statute and fiscal rules.
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Knowledge of AmeriCorps funding/programming
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Knowledge of CORE the states' accounting system
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Expert Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables
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CPA
Conditions of employment:
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado; however, applicants must reside in Colorado at the time of employment. -
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Supplemental Information
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The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
12 paid holidays per year
Medical and dental plans
State paid life insurance policy of a minimum of $50,000 or 1x annual salary
Choice of 2 retirement plans through Colorado PERA
Voluntary 401K and 457 plans
State paid Short Term Disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union Membership
RTD pass
Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.Inclusion and Belonging
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.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor 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 Staffing Coordinator (the Senior Human Resources Director) at [email protected].
