Job: Finance Director

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $68,000-$72,000/yr.

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description:

Do you want a rewarding career that changes lives? Imagine yourself overseeing the Fiscal Department for an organization whose mission is to improve the lives of the individuals of the local communities. The mission of the Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments, together with the four counties of Fremont, Chaffee, Custer, and Lake, is to strengthen our communities by providing services, support, and resources to make lives better. If you agree, we want you to be part of this incredible team!

As Finance Director, you will:

• Interpret and apply agency financial policies, government legislation, Uniform Guidance, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Supervise and participate in complex federal, state, and local contract and grant agreements to determine present and future financial performance.
• Perform day – to – day bookkeeping and related tasks.
• Prepare the agency annual budget.
• Develop and maintain accounts receivable and payable systems.
• Evaluate cash sufficiency to meet current or projected operating needs.
• Coordinate all aspects of obtaining, reviewing, and implementing the agency-wide general liability insurance policy, the director and officer’s liability insurance policy, and property and vehicle insurance coverages.
• Assist in the audit process.
• Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Study and standardize financial procedures to improve efficiency.

Required Competencies:

• 3-5 Years of relevant experience with a preferred emphasis in governmental accounting
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local financial requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, fiscal management, or related field or Certified Public Accountant
• Working knowledge of accounting and payroll software
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Preferred Competencies:

• Management Experienced preferred.

Compensation: Starting Salary: $68,000-$72,000 annually PLUS A rich benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off that will increase with longevity, unlimited accumulation of paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays per year, Employee Assistance Program, educational assistance, and deferred compensation with 5% employer match after one year.

Apply by completing and delivering an application and resume to: UAACOG, 3224-A Independence Rd, Canon City CO 81212 or submitting these items to [email protected] Application and complete job description are available at the front desk or on our website, www.UAACOG.com. Please note both an application and resume are required for this position.

UAACOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.