Serve CO Deputy Finance and Compliance Officer

Serve CO Deputy Finance and Compliance Officer

Department:
Internal Operations

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Serve’s Finance and Compliance Officer (no supervisory duties)

Expected Annual Travel:
Minimal

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

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.

• 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;
  • 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.
  • Monitoring subgrantees, and other contractors, for compliance with spending.
  • 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.

• 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.

• 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 Ameri Corps 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.

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.

Annual leave accrued  hours per month (4 weeks a year).

Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours per 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.

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