BHA Chief Financial Officer
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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (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 a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 10 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

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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.

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. 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.

Responsibilities in this position include:

• Management of the BHA operation expenditures, local, state, and federal revenue generation.
• Supervision of the Contracts and Budget & Accounting Managers and the entire Finance Division, including setting performance standards, conducting performance planning and appraisal of staff, and ensuring that subordinate staff development needs are met.
• Ensuring federal revenue requirements are met; preparing BHA plans, including operating and allocation requests; and completing federally mandated reporting.
• Consulting with Federal/State offices and with other high-level executives to influence and persuade state agencies to coordinate with the BHA.
• Providing broad, system-level insight across state agencies and branches that have behavioral health programs and/or funding.
• Developing a plan for Federal, State, and cash fund revenue maximization; developing necessary corrective action plans.
• Formulating, writing, supporting, and defending funding requests.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in budgeting, finance or procurement culminating in senior-level management of a complex organization, including:
• Two (2) years of experience successfully leading and supervising subordinate executives responsible for multiple major units in a large organization.
• 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, and presenting findings to various audiences.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• 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:

• Must be willing to submit to and able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• This position will require 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.

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.

Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position.

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.

ADAAA Accommodations:

CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator.

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