CDOC Business Manager (Administrator III) Canon City

Business Manager

The Business Manager provides fiscal oversight and reporting to the Budget Office, CDOC Management, and the Wardens of assigned facilities. This position reviews and directs expenditures in accordance with procurement, personnel, and fiscal rules.

Job Duties:

• Analyze requisitions to determine appropriate procurement method in alignment with fiscal rules
• Review and approve documents in the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) system
• Determine available funds by monitoring operating and personal services allocations
• Complete deposits and reconcile cash transactions with general accounting staff
• Conduct data analysis, identify trends, and develop projections for consideration by management in making discretionary spending decisions.
• Conduct research to detect and correct errors, reconstruct and reconcile financial transactions, provide requested information to the budget office for use by management, the Office of State Planning and Budget, and the Joint Budget Committee.
• Provide oversight and daily management of the procurement card program, by assisting stakeholders with the application process, recommend spending limits, provide training of cardholders in fiscal responsibilities, audit card holder transactions, and provide feedback to correct misunderstandings.
• Facilitate appropriate access and use of financial tools and reporting systems among stakeholders, provide training on system utilization, spending limitations, fiscal rules, and procurement processes.
• Participate in financial planning, report allocation availability, and provide recommendations on personal services and on discretionary spending.
• Provide customer service to vendors and internal stakeholders, including timely processing of financial transactions.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Six (6) years of full-time professional experience in auditing, accounting, budgeting, or statistical research. OR A combination of related education and/or relevant experience as described above equal to six (6) years.

Required Competencies:

• Ability to develop strong, ongoing professional relationships, and foster strategic partnerships
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills
• Highly effective critical thinking, complex problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Self-directed and motivated work ethic
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
• Detail
  -oriented with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret complex rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Strong ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility
• Established proficiency in position-related office technologies, which include Microsoft Office applications and ability to quickly learn other financial software systems.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind
• Ability to present and convey budgetary information in both formal and informal meetings, reports, and presentations.
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations.
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift.
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in finance, business, business management, accounting, public administration, criminal justice, or closely related field of study.
• Knowledge of the Colorado State Procurement Code, relevant Administrative Regulations and State Fiscal Rules
• Experience with the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) system
• Familiarity with accounts payable policies and procedures
• Proficient in Google Suite
• Relevant years of State service