Job Description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $80,217.00 - $106,288.00/year, based on experience and education.

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day, and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the community several days a week.  In this position you can expect to work on site, three (3) days a week at: Wellington E. Webb Building – 201 W Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202.

Please note: Downtown parking expenses are the responsibility of the employee. We offer a flexible spending account option specifically for parking; if you elect this option, you can use pre-tax dollars for parking. We also offer a City-sponsored RTD EcoPass to all City employees– allowing the use of public transportation for free as a City Employee.

The Department of Finance ( DOF) is responsible for the fiscal health of the City. The DOF leads fiscal analysis and guidance, budgeting, accounting functions, enforcement of fiscal policies, practices and procedures for the entire City and County of Denver. The DOF fulfills the state statutory responsibilities for tax assessment and collection. DOF also manages the City’s debt portfolio and investment portfolio. The DOF commits to delivering these services through a financial structure that reflects the best practices of both the public and private sectors. This commitment promotes better service, enhanced performance measures, maximum accountability, and improved business processes.

The Controller’s Office ensures the integrity of the City’s financial statements and maintains sound internal controls. The Controller’s Office is responsible for citywide payroll, accounts payable, general accounting, financial reporting, and fiscal rules and policies. The Accounting Services team provides financial management services to 18 other city departments and agencies.

The Department of Finance is currently seeking a top-notch, highly dedicated Fiscal Administrator to serve in our Financial Services Division within the Controller’s Office. As the Fiscal Administrator, you will be challenged to provide financial management services to multiple City agencies. The work will be fluid, dynamic, and require the highest level of customer service to our internal clients. The Financial Services Division values innovative individuals with a strong commitment toward public service.

We are looking for candidates who possess exceptional leadership abilities, effective knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and the ability to interpret and apply fiscal policies to agency operations. In this position, you will manage a team of two to three professional and nonprofessional financial staff providing accounting, budget, and financial management support to multiple City agencies.

Specifically, the Fiscal Administrator is responsible for performing the following tasks:

• Manage specific fiscal activities and projects within accounting, budgeting, or finance.
• Participate in the development of short-term and long-range planning initiatives and serve as a liaison with other departmental officials, community groups, and other units.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that impact business operations and administrative activities at the division level, provide advice and interpretative information pertaining to current practices, evaluate business processes and impacts of change, and make recommendations for modifications.
• Assist with the review of financial, cost or general ledger data to identify accounting data problems, errors in coding or trends in revenues/expenditures and assist in the implementation of corrective action.
• Perform accounting functions for grants, including setups, drawdowns, financial monitoring and reporting.
• Conduct studies and research projects within the scope of the functional area, prepare comprehensive reports that reflect findings and conclusions, and recommend solutions in areas that require attention or change and implement approved recommendations.
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the team, ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, and assist in establishing processes and controls to ensure compliance.
• Lead the team through coaching, prioritizing agency goals, strong cohesive team performance, and commitment to shared values.
• Assist as needed with agency project deadlines and reports with a team-based approach.

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Exemplary leadership skills and passion to work and coach people
• Flexibility and are adaptable to changing conditions and priorities/deadlines
• Dedication to serve the public and excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• MS Office skills, Workday
• Thrives in a collaborative, dynamic team environment

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of full performance, professional level experience overseeing and administering functional or operational aspects of fiscal business operations.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• License/Certifications: None

Required Documents

In order to be considered, please include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

• Resume

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Monday, June 7, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than June 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CV2310 Fiscal Administrator I

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$80,217.00 - $132,358.00

Target Pay

$80,217.00 - $106,288.00/year, based on experience and education

Agency

Department of Finance

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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