Financial Supervisor

JOB LOCATION

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this $83,224 - $104,030/annually

The deadline to submit applications is May 8, 2025. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

The Financial Supervisor administers, coordinates, and monitors multiple division operations, which may include but are not limited to administrative supervision, budgeting, financial management, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and special projects.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers and coordinates the annual operating and capital budgets
• Monitors revenue and spending plans for operating divisions
• Performs expenditure and revenue analysis for program-specific budget issues
• Develops financial strategies for operating divisions budget issues
• Provides financial guidance to program managers
• Develops and implements systems and procedures for operating divisions
• Supervises the procedures in the purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing card
• Prepares and reviews various technical and financial reports
• Assist with grant management and tracking
• Oversees the financials of capital projects
• Completes special projects at the request of the Director or management team
• Makes recommendations regarding selecting, hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining of assigned employees
• Supervises assigned employees
• Performs additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or related analytical field.

Experience:

• At least 4 years progressively responsible analytical/administrative experience in areas such as productivity improvements, work systems review and/or financial analysis including complex spreadsheet and data base development.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree preferred
• Municipal and/or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Experience as a lead worker or supervisor.

Knowledge:

• The principles and practices of analytical methods and techniques; process evaluation; project management; personal computers and related word processing, spreadsheet, database; and presentation software applications.
• The principles and practices of finance and budgeting, methods and techniques of research and statistical and quantitative analysis applicable to financial analysis, budgeting, and financial planning

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal, written communication, and managerial skills.
• Advanced skill in the use of the computer including spreadsheet design, database management, word processing, and presentation software applications.
• Strong skills in reviewing work products of others for accuracy and completeness and providing training/guidance as necessary for correction of any errors
• Advanced skills in use of Microsoft products, especially Excel

Abilities to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and elected officials.
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establish and fulfill goals and objectives.
• Develop, and present complex financial and operating analyses.
• Work independently and in groups to complete assignments.
• Plan and coordinate work priorities of self and others
• Supervise, provide training and manage work and staff assignments to meet deadlines in a positive, constructive manner

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the city, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary physical work that involves moving at least 10 pounds at a time with or without assistance.
• Occasional Standing/Walking- Occurs up to 31 minutes to 2.5 hours per shift.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
• Hand/eye coordination for operation of personal computer
• Vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents
• Frequent speech communication, hearing, and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens

Work Environment:

• Essential duties performed primarily in an indoor office, public area setting.

Equipment Used:

• Frequently uses computer keyboard and telephone, fax machines, copiers and microfilm equipment.
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.