BHA Chief Financial Officer

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BHA Chief Financial Officer

Salary

$134,400.00 - $165,840.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

ILA 05860 09/03/2024

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OBH (Office of Behavioral Health)

Opening Date

09/04/2024

Closing Date

9/18/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Behavioral Health Administration 710 S. Ash Street Denver, CO 80246

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Jamie.smith@state.co.us Melissa.baca@state.co.us

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that applicants for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado

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About Us

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/) www.copera.orgplus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits)

• Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/hsa)

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/) state employee discount program

• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/wellness)

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more

information, go tohttps://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

Our Culture & Environment

Our vision is that the people of Colorado will be safe, healthy, and prepared to achieve their greatest aspirations. Through our core values listed below, CDHS staff are committed to:

• Making decisions with, and acting in the best interests of the people we serve, because Colorado's success depends on their well-being

• Sharing information, seeking input, and explaining our actions because we value accountability and transparency

• Managing our resources efficiently because we value stewardship

• Promoting a positive work environment, and supporting and developing employees, because their performance is essential to Colorado's success

• Meaningfully engaging our partners and the people we serve because we must work together to achieve the best outcomes

• Committing to continuous learning because Coloradans deserve effective solutions today and forward-looking innovation for tomorrow

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Description of Job

The purpose of this position is to provide financial leadership and management for the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), and to develop, implement, and oversee the tactical plans, fiscal operations, technological and other resource plans, and related initiatives for the Administration. In the process, this position works closely with the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), Program/Division leadership within BHA, and with BHA Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner. This position is responsible for maintaining an understanding of statutory and regulatory changes and legislative initiatives in fiscal policy and ensuring that BHA’s operations are consistently up-to-date. Additionally, this position is BHA’s representative finance expert on base budget initiatives, fiscal policy analysis, financial compliance, grant and contract management, resource allocation, budget and rate calculations, financial reporting, projections, Joint Budget Committee (JBC) decision items, and proposals that directly influence management's decisions. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this position helps establish strategic priorities of BHA and allocates resources needed to achieve those priorities.

Responsibilities in this position include:

• This position is responsible for the management of the BHA operation expenditures, local, state, and federal revenue generation.

• Provides supervision to the Contracts and Budget & Accounting Managers and the entire Finance Division, including setting performance standards, conducting performance planning and appraisal of staff, ensures that subordinate staff development needs are met. Initiates and administers necessary corrective or disciplinary actions. Assures direct and indirect supervisory employees are performing supervision functions with their subordinates consistent with State, Department, and BHA expectations. Monitors and approves formal leave for staff. Provides formal and regular interval evaluations of direct report staff. Makes recommendations for promotions. Applies criteria to approve, evaluate, and determine appropriate use of personnel resources pursuant to the Colorado Code of Regulations, Department and Division Policy.

• In addition to supervising the Contracts and Budget & Accounting Managers, this position provides in-direct oversight, leadership, and management to the entire BHA Finance Division.

• This position ensures federal revenue requirements are met; prepares BHA plans, including operating and allocation requests; and completes federally mandated reporting. This position develops business plans for BHA so that staff resources are directed toward BHA’s priorities. This position advises the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners of issues or concerns about federal funds and the interpretation of new requirements.

• This position consults with the Federal/State offices and with other high-level executives. Influences and persuades other state agencies and branches to coordinate with the BHA. Establishes policies to support the meeting of federal revenue participation requirements. Acts as the consultant when program needs are being balanced against resources available.

• This position provides broad, system-level insight across state agencies and branches that have behavioral health programs and/or funding. Through the development of strong relationships, this position works with the CFOs and Finance Directors of other state agencies to quantify and communicate opportunities to strategically invest in initiatives/programs or to drive financial efficiencies across the behavioral health system. Provides information relevant to financial analysis of behavioral health initiatives, including potential funding sources if there is a funding need. This position represents the BHA in making recommendations to relevant state agencies on whether opportunities should advance to the early stage of budget development. Other agencies engage in this position for support in the development of budget requests.

• Develop a plan for Federal, State, and cash fund revenue maximization; develop any necessary corrective action plans. This position is responsible for financial planning and forecasting, strategically directing BHA resources to areas that maximize Federal and State funds. Evaluate and make recommendations on the BHA’s operating and personnel costs. Monitors and adjusts the BHA’s indirect cost allocation plan to ensure federal compliance and maximize federal reimbursement.

• This position has the responsibility of formulating, writing, supporting, and defending funding requests (Funding Requests/Decision Items, Supplementals, Budget Amendments, Emergency Supplementals, Budget Reductions, and Fiscal Notes). Responsible for maintaining a solid understanding of State funding request requirements, instructions, protocols, and strategies for completing successful funding requests. This position is expected to explain and defend funding requests to the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), legislative council staff, and the Joint Budget Committee (JBC).

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Important Note:Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, HR considers only the contents of your application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process. Experience is calculated on a full-time equivalency basis, therefore, it is important to accurately notate the hours you averaged per experience section entry. Volunteer work or related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications but must be clearly documented. It is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

AND

• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting, finance or procurement culminating in senior-level management of a complex (multi-disciplinary) organization that must have included at least:

• Two (2) years of experience successfully leading and supervising subordinate executives responsible for multiple major units in a large organization; and

• Two (2) years of professional public or business administration experience that included establishing organizational structure, developing strategic work plans, budget development and control, setting goals and objectives to achieve program results, and fostering a team environment.

Substitutions:

• Experience that provided the same kind, amount, and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree.

• A master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field, business or public administration, or a closely related field, may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and one or two years of general experience respectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of state finances, administration and allocation of funds, budget planning, and management

• Prior CFO (or highly equivalent) experience, including extensive accounting experience

• Experience in personnel management

• Skill in evaluating complex information, problem-solving, evaluating fiscal conditions, budget operations, and oversight; and presenting findings to various audiences, including executive-level leadership

• Effective written and oral communication skills, especially as it relates to communicating complex financial or policy topics in a clear, concise way

• Excellent customer service skills

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Comfort and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Conditions of Employment:

The successful candidate in this position must be willing and available to submit to the following conditions:

• Must be willing to submit to and able to successfully pass a criminal background check

• This position will have to travel to conduct job duties

• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume to their application.

Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all of your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.

Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.

Note:Current and former employees (transfers, voluntary demotions and reinstatements) are required to apply and participate in the comparative analysis process.

Comparative Analysis Process

The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, and a structured interview depending on the number of qualified applicants.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

ADAAA Accommodations:

CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt upload (attach) it.

For Recruiting questions, please contact jessica.bosick@state.co.us

THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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