Finance and Analytics Manager

Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Finance and Analytics Manager is a leadership role supporting the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Technology Officer (CFO/CTO) at the State Construction Department (SCD). This position is responsible for managing and reconciling between $1.5–$2 billion in public funds dedicated to capital construction, major maintenance, routine maintenance, and security projects across 48 school districts, 14 state agencies, and 7 community colleges.

Oversees financial reporting, budget reconciliation, cash management, and the integrity of SCD’s enterprise project management system (Operate). Ensures accurate statewide reporting, strengthens internal financial controls, supports legislative compliance, and provides operational continuity in the absence of the CFO/CTO.

State Construction Department supports facilities that serve Wyoming’s citizens every day—from colleges and healthcare to public safety infrastructure and K‑12 schools. You collaborate with dedicated professionals, elected officials, and community partners to deliver projects that leave a lasting legacy.

Opportunity to lead complex, strategic initiatives in a role that values innovation, accountability, and professional growth. Motivated by meaningful public service and dynamic, collaborative environment, you will thrive in this position.

This position combines high‑level financial management, data analytics, database oversight, and operational leadership.

• Oversee reconciliation and reporting for 150‑500 capital projects, 100‑200 security projects, and 6,000+ maintenance efforts.
• Supervise two Senior Accountants.
• Direct and collaborate with approximately thirty state employees, 48 school districts, and multiple state agencies.
• Serve as the primary internal support and backup to the CFO/CTO.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Monthly reconciliation of Operate budget strings to WOLFS.

• Budget Administration
  • Prepare and reconcile monthly and quarterly financial reports for distribution to legislatures and oversight entities.
  • Monitor appropriations, expenditures, encumbrances, and project budgets.
  • Reconcile financial data between enterprise systems.
  • Identify unobligated funds and coordinate quarterly reversions.
  • Support school district audits and annual reporting.
• Database Development & Oversight
  • Collaborate on enhancing Operate, the statewide enterprise facilities system.
  • Manage financial tracking, cost reporting, and project progress functionality.
  • Develop automation tools and improve data integrity.
  • Oversee system updates, testing, and validation.
  • Ensure consistency and integrity of financial and project data across platforms.
  • Support policy and procedural improvements related to financial systems and reporting.
  • Establish and maintain data structures for accurate cost tracking, project monitoring, and budget management.
• Cash Management
  • Monitor revenue and expenditure streams.
  • Track, perform, and ensure accurate annual reporting to the State Auditor.
  • Serve as a financial systems resource during audits.
  • Support maintenance funding calculations and tracking tools.

• Experience in governmental or educational finance.
• Experience with enterprise financial or facilities management systems.
• Familiarity with multiple SQL systems.
• Strong knowledge of Access databases.
• Experience improving reporting automation and data workflows.
• 8+ years of financial management experience.
• Experience with capital construction or facilities management programs.

• Public sector budgeting and financial management principles.
• Capital construction and maintenance funding processes.
• Database management systems and reporting tools.
• Financial reconciliation and audit compliance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Leadership and personnel supervision practices.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Finance).
Experience: 2‑4 years of progressive work experience in Finance with senior budget analyst level, or 5‑7 years of progressive work experience with equivalent knowledge,…