Serve CO Deputy Finance and Compliance Officer

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Position Title: Serve CO Deputy Finance and Compliance Officer 

Department:  Internal Operations 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Organizational Relationships: Reports to Serve’s Finance and Compliance Officer; this roll has no supervisory duties

Expected Annual Travel: Minimal

Hiring Salary Range: $58,000 - $68,000 annually

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Work schedule: This is a hybrid position, expected to be in office at least 3 days per week. 

 

Position Summary

Deputy Finance and Compliance Officer works with the Serve Colorado Finance and Compliance Officer and the Office of the Governor’s Chief Financial Officer / Controller to manage aspects of the Serve Colorado’s budget and finances as well as grant recipient compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following list is an overview of primary tasks

• Prepare payments for subgrantee reimbursement requests:

  • Review backup (Periodic Expense Reports, profit and loss statements, general ledgers, receipts, and other spending verification) and requests for payments submitted by grantees; 

  • Assist grantees in tracking unexpended funds and spend down plans;

  • Confirm the allowability of expenses;

  • Identify appropriate funding sources and coding, and; 

  • enter payment data into the state accounting system.

• Processing indirect billings from subrecipients and internally.

• Assist the Serve CO Finance & Compliance Officer with 

  • production, review, and submission of federal, state, and nongovernmental financial reports. 

  • maintaining a general level of understanding of changing fiscal guidance;

  • tracking procurement spend down, invoicing, and credit card reconciliation; 

  • the monitoring of subgrantees, and other contractors, for compliance with spending; and 

  • providing grantees and state agency partners with technical assistance and training to help them understand federal and state fiscal rules. 

• Assist Serve CO program staff with 

  • potential subgrantee budget reviews during the application/RFA process;

  • entering staff reimbursement requests into the state accounting system.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

 

Required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, especially using mathematical formulas

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret financial rules

• Exceptional organizational skills, including ability to balance competing priorities, track and meet deadlines. 

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Impeccable attention to detail and problem solving skills

Preferred

• Mastery in Microsoft Excel, especially as related to being able to pivot tables

• Previous experience using Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE), the State of Colorado’s Accounting System

• Knowledge of AmeriCorps fiscal allowability and a general understanding of 2 CFR part 200. 

• Previous experience in drafting contracts according to the State of Colorado Procurement Code

• 2 years of experience in monitoring grant programs. 

 

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. 

 

Supplemental Information

 

To Apply:

A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.  

 

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].