Director of Finance and Administration

Job Classification and Status: Exempt;
Full Time, 40 hours per week

Benefits: Employer paid health and dental insurance, optional vision and life insurance, vacation & sick time, 19 paid company holidays, remote work & mileage reimbursements, 401(k) plan with current 5% employer match, 457 plan, Hybrid work schedule, free parking

The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) is a seven-county tax district created within Colorado law, approved by Colorado’s General Assembly, and renewed by voters multiple times over more than 30 years. This broad base has allowed us to grow into the second-largest cultural funding mechanism in the United States. We fund around 300 organizations across our front-range urban corridor, distributing more than $80 million annually.

These tax dollars provide critical operational support for small, medium, and large organizations.

About the Opportunity

The Director of Finance and Administration is a new role to the organization and will be responsible for ensuring the overall accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reports and accounting systems. The successful candidate will be an individual who possesses integrity, reliability, and initiative, is conscientious, takes responsibility for a job well done, and a strong steward of tax‑payer dollars.

It requires the ability to work productively in a small collaborative staff setting and use problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills when issues arise. This individual will pay close attention to detail to ensure operational accuracy, efficiency, and exercise flexibility. An interest in the arts, sciences, and public policy, a sense of humor, and a constructive outlook are also helpful.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the organization’s overall financial and accounting responsibilities, including compliance with relevant tax and accounting laws and regulations and internal controls.

Manage all organizational accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reimbursement processes including all correspondence concerning invoices, credit card administration, and other associated financial transactions.

Update and maintain all reporting for the SCFD’s chart of accounts and maintain best practices to support organizational needs, as well as management of organizational cash flow and forecasting.

Process payroll and associated filings to include employee records (leave tracking, health benefits, and retirement information) and documentation such as monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings.

Prepare monthly bank reconciliation, Revenue Report, and financials for Executive Director and Board of Director review and approvals and manage account signers as needed

Calculate and manage the determination of periodic statutory distributions to Tier I and Tier II organizations, while also assisting with annual Tier III reconciliation calculation and preparing periodic grant awards.

Collaborate with Executive Director and Deputy Director to establish annual budget to include all research and forecasting aspects.

Oversee annual audit prep and consult with outside accounting consultants to prepare, manage, and finalize annual processes.

Develop and maintain SCFD financial accounting policies and procedures infrastructure with regular executive leadership status and progress reviews.

Human Resources:

Further develop SCFD’s overall human resource administration, oversight of the employee onboarding and separation lifecycle, to include recruitment, hiring, and managing day‑to‑day employee relations.

Manage employee compensation, recognition, and leave management processes and reporting.

Serve as benefits administrator for employee health insurance and retirement coverage.

Administer performance evaluation process to include ongoing enhancement of professional development strategies.

Administration:

Provide technology support with computers, phones, and related subscriptions through direct management of IT contractor.

Provide oversight into all SCFD contracts including budget tracking and developing financial strategy with executive leadership.

Manage annual renewals with third party vendors and insurance providers.

Identify and manage system…