Finance & Accounting Manager Arts & Venues

About Our Job

What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. While the full salary range for this position is $109,134 - $180,071, we are looking to hire within the range of $109,134 - $145,000/year, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which includes but is 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 field three days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining  this role, you can expect to work in-office a minimum of three days per week at the Ellie Caulking Opera House, located at 1385 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204.Who We Are & What You’ll DoDenver Arts & Venues (DAV) operates some of the region’s most iconic cultural facilities—including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, the Denver Performing Arts Complex, and the Colorado Convention Center—and manages Denver’s Public Art and community grant programs.

DAV is seeking a finance and accounting professional to serve as our Financial and Accounting Manager. This role is focused on financial leadership, compliance, analysis, and stewardship of public resources. While the agency operates within an arts and venue environment, this position requires deep expertise in governmental accounting and financial management.

Reporting to the Financial Director, this position oversees financial integrity across the organization, manages a team of professional accounting staff, and guides agency-wide budgeting, reporting, grant accounting, and operational financial processes. Within your first 90 days, you will build a strong understanding of DAV’s operational landscape, including internal financial workflows, required timelines, and key partners across the organization. You will also spend time getting to know the strengths, working styles, and responsibilities of each team member you will manage, enabling you to support their development and effectively guide agency‑wide financial functions.

Key Skill Areas Used in This Role Financial Systems & Compliance Apply advanced knowledge of governmental and public‑sector accounting principles to maintain accurate, compliant financial records.

Ensure financial transactions meet City policies, accounting standards, audit requirements, and applicable regulations.

Oversee general ledger operations with a focus on reconciliation, internal controls, and reporting accuracy.

Evaluate financial data to identify trends, interpret risk, and present insights that inform leadership decisions.

Analytical & Decision‑Support Skills Build financial models and conduct scenario analyses to support operational planning and resource allocation.

Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership and stakeholders.

Create forecasting tools, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms that improve transparency and accountability.

Budget Strategy & Financial Planning Lead the development of annual operating and capital budgets, aligning financial planning with agency goals.

Monitor expenditure patterns, analyze variances, and adjust projections to maintain fiscal stability.

Represent DAV in discussions with the City Budget…