Financial Specialist, Colorado SBDC Network Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4821240) Apply  Financial Specialist, Colorado SBDC Network Salary $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually Location Denver Metro, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number EDA-SBDC-FinSpec Department Office of Economic Development and International Trade Opening Date 02/05/2025 Closing Date 2/19/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address 1600 Broadway, Suite 2500, Denver CO 80202 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information oedit.info@state.co.us Type of Announcement This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. 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. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information The Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) fosters a positive business climate and encourages quality economic development through the support of local and regional economic development activities across the state. A comprehensive slate of programs within OEDIT’s divisions work together to offer economic development services for all Colorado businesses – new and expanding, traditional and emerging, small and large. The service offerings include retention programs to ensure continued competitiveness of Colorado’s economic base and job training to keep Colorado’s workforce the best in the nation. As a US Small Business Administration (SBA) Resource Partner, the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network is dedicated to helping small businesses throughout Colorado achieve their goals of growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity, management improvement, and success. The SBDC Network has 14 service centers across the state hosted by universities/colleges, city and county governments, economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and incubators. The SBDC provides no-cost business consulting and no- or low-cost training for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs on topics including business planning, accessing capital, marketing, regulatory compliance, technology development, international trade, and similar areas impacting business operations. The Business Support Division consists of four major programs within OEDIT: the SBDC Network, Minority Business Office (MBO), Employee Ownership Office (EOO), and Cannabis Business Office (CBO). Description of Job Position Scope The position offers full-time employment as an exempt, at-will State of Colorado Employee. This position is funded by a federal grant and is contingent upon the renewal of annual grant funding. The Financial Specialist will work with the SBDC Senior Grant and Fiscal Compliance Manager (Sr. Fiscal Manager) to provide accounting support, procurement support, compliance monitoring, grant reporting, financial reviews (audits), budgeting and forecasting, fiscal management, and training of SBDC service center staff to advance the success of the Colorado SBDC Network. The Financial Specialist will also support the leaders of other Business Support Division offices with similar fiscal management functions. Key Duties and Responsibilities + Assist the SBDC Sr. Fiscal Manager manage more than $7 million of State and Federal funds, such as American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) executed through the SBDC Network + Review quarterly reimbursement reports and support documentation (e.g., general ledgers) from 14 SBDC Service Centers and process payments, as well as track expenditures across the Colorado SBDC Network + Assist the Sr. Fiscal Manager with managing active procurements (e.g., purchase orders) and developing upcoming procurements (e.g., developing statements of work [SOWs] and requirements) + Assist the Sr. Fiscal Manager with managing financial reporting, including quarterly and annual reports, to the Small Business Administration (SBA), US Department of the Treasury (UST), Colorado Office of the State Controller (OSC), and other agencies in partnership with State Accounting Personnel + Assist the Sr. Fiscal Manager respond to internal and external audit requests and financial examinations, including Federal examinations (e.g., SBA, UST) and State reviews + Collaborate with the Sr. Fiscal Manager and OEDIT Accounting Personnel for monthly and/or quarterly ARPA/SLFRF reporting to State representatives + Work with the Sr. Fiscal Manager to ensure the SBDC Lead Center and service centers adhere to Federal and State policies and regulations + Assist the Sr. Fiscal Manager monitor changes to Federal and State requirements and regulations to ensure the SBDC Network remains in compliance with standards, including ARPA/SLFRF requirements + Assist the Sr. Fiscal Manager to develop, update, and present fiscal management and compliance training for the SBDC Network based on applicable State and Federal guidelines/regulations and best practices, including ARPA/SLFRF program requirements + Assist the Sr. Fiscal Manager with conducting financial reviews (audits) at SBDC service centers to ensure compliance with State and Federal guidelines/regulations, including ARPA/SLFRF requirements + In cooperation with the Sr. Fiscal Manager, maintain relationships with all 14 service centers, host contacts, program staff, and SBA key contacts, providing support and resources as needed + Work with SBDC Lead Center team to manage economic impact data tracking, benchmarking, and reporting + Assist SBDC State Director and Sr. Fiscal Manager with time sensitive projects + Provide procurement support for purchases for the Business Support Division offices (CBO, EOO, MBO, SBDC) + Act as a liaison to the OEDIT Operations Team (procurement, budget, accounting personnel) on behalf of the CBO, EOO, and MBO + Analyze grant notices, manage sponsored project expenditures, and develop or edit financial forecasts for Business Support Division programming, as assigned + Provide quarterly or monthly financial reports to Business Support Office directors with budget recommendations and potential issue assessments + Collaborate with Business Support team members to vet and manage new program opportunities + Forecast and reconcile complex program and project budgets including preparing annual cost studies and financial projections + Support the activation and oversight of standardized invoicing system for accurate reporting and timely payment processing Disclaimer: This job posting provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job posting may change at the discretion of the employee’s direct supervisor. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred. + Knowledge and demonstrated skills in accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, budget reconciliations, preferably of federal grant funds + Ability to rapidly learn technology platforms used by the State of Colorado (Salesforce, CORE, VSS, GrantSolutions) + Experience collaborating with numerous internal and external stakeholders to meet performance metrics and deadlines, with previous grant management experience preferred + Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; prioritize and support multiple projects and/or work tasks/initiatives; and apply effective problem-solving skills + Ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders (e.g., staff members, clients, vendors) and provide a high-level of customer service as well as apply conflict resolution + Must be detail oriented and possess exceptional organizational skills, with demonstrated time management and analytical abilities + Strong oral and written communication skills that include demonstrated ability to write and edit reports + Ability to meet and keep deadlines + Excellent time management skills to ensure production of high-quality work within budget and time constraints + Familiarity with government procurement and contracting processes preferred + Must be honest, trustworthy, and demonstrate a high degree of integrity and ethical behavior + Must be a self-motivated team player who is a creative and strategic thinker, with previous change management experience preferred + Ability to work a hybrid schedule in downtown Denver and remotely Competencies + Communication: Is understood by and understands others; effectively persuades and influences others; clearly articulates key points when writing and speaking; active listener + Teamwork: Builds and supports effective teams; encourages a spirit of participation and belonging; enhances group cohesiveness by emphasizing team objectives and reinforcing cooperation + Relationship Management: Builds collaborative relationships and effectively manages relationships within OEDIT, Business Support Division Offices, with the SBDC Network (i.e., SBDC service center directors and staff statewide), and with external community partners (SBDC host fiscal staff, SBA grant program managers, vendors) + Problem Solving and Adaptability: Identifies and defines a problem; gathers and analyzes information; determines potential solutions and decides on course of action(s); accountable for and learns from decisions; responds to new information and/or situation and adapts to updated priorities and/or requirements Education / Experience + 3+ years of experience in financial accounting, budgeting, reporting, compliance and monitoring, and/or forecasting as well as grant compliance + Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred (e.g., business, accounting, finance). Related occupational experience or a combination of education and relevant experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. + Demonstrated acumen and excitement to work at the convergence of public sectors at the local, state, and federal levels supporting private sector businesses + Experience with training, project management, change management, process improvement, and/or establishing internal controls is preferred Conditions of Employment + Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment. + 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 their application from the current position. Supplemental Information Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 Annually This position is considered non-classified, which means the position is not part of the Colorado State Personnel System. Therefore, the individual appointed to this position is considered at-will, and is not covered by the State Personnel Rules or the State Classification System. However, this position does come with the same benefits (retirement, insurance, etc.) as every other State employee, and with the same opportunities, pride and passion that comes with working for the great State of Colorado. Even though employment is at-will, non-classified positions have protections against discrimination and retaliation in state and federal employment laws. “At-will” employment means that either the employee or the State may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason or no reason, with or without notice or cause, as long as no federal or state law is violated. A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. Benefits The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers generous benefits to full-time employees including: + Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month + Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month + 11 paid holidays per year + Medical plans - choice of Cigna or Kaiser; several plan options (including High Deductible Health Plan with HSA); most plans offered with significant state contribution towards premium + Dental and vision plans + Flexible spending accounts + State-paid life insurance policy of $50,000 + Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined contribution or defined benefit) with generous state contribution + Optional 401(k) and 457 plans for additional retirement savings + State-paid short-term disability coverage + Additional optional life and disability plans + Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program + Membership opportunity with the Credit Union of Colorado + RTD (transit) EcoPass + Training and professional development To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 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. To learn more about the “State of Colorado For All”, visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion website (https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi) . ADAAA Accommodations The Office of the Governor 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 Staffing Coordinator, the Director of Human Resources: jennifer.salvatore@state.co.us Application Your application must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements. Due to the large volume of resumes we receive, we do not acknowledge receipt of each application and are unable to give status updates. If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the requirements of the position, a member of the recruiting staff will contact you to further discuss the career opportunity. Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 Please describe your previous experience managing grant compliance to meet program requirements. 02 Please describe your previous experience with financial operations, such as processing payments, managing contracts, and reconciling reports. 03 To be considered for this position, we request a resume and cover letter. 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