CDOC Business Manager (Administrator III) Canon City

About the role

The Business Manager provides fiscal oversight and reporting to the Budget Office, CDOC Management, and the Wardens of assigned facilities. This position reviews and directs expenditures in alignment with procurement, personnel, and fiscal rules.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requisitions to determine appropriate procurement method in alignment with fiscal rules
• Review and approve documents in the Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE) system
• Determine available funds by monitoring operating and personal services allocations
• Complete deposits and reconcile cash transactions with general accounting staff
• Conduct data analysis, identify trends, and develop projections for consideration by management in making discretionary spending decisions
• Conduct research to detect and correct errors, reconstruct and reconcile financial transactions, provide requested information to the budget office for use by management, the Office of State Planning and Budget, and the Joint Budget Committee
• Facilitate appropriate access and use of financial tools and reporting systems among stakeholders, provide training on system utilization, spending limitations, fiscal rules, and procurement processes
• Provide oversight and daily management of the procurement card program, by assisting stakeholders with the application process, recommend spending limits, provide training of cardholders in fiscal responsibilities, audit card holder transactions, and provide feedback to correct misunderstandings
• Participate in financial planning, report allocation availability, and provide recommendations on personal services and on discretionary spending
• Provide customer service to vendors and internal stakeholders, including timely processing of financial transactions
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of full-time professional experience in auditing, accounting, budgeting, or statistical research.
• OR A combination of related education and/or relevant experience as described above equal to six (6) years.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop strong, ongoing professional relationships, and foster strategic partnerships
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills
• Highly effective critical thinking, complex problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Self-directed and motivated work ethic
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
• Detail -oriented with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret complex rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Strong ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility
• Established proficiency in position-related office technologies, which include Microsoft Office applications and ability to quickly learn other financial software systems
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind
• Ability to present and convey budgetary information in both formal and informal meetings, reports, and presentations
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in finance, business, business management, accounting, public administration, criminal justice, or closely related field of study
• Knowledge of the Colorado State Procurement Code, relevant Administrative Regulations and State Fiscal Rules
• Familiarity with accounts payable policies and procedures
• Proficiency in Google Suite
• Relevant years of State service

Benefits

Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.
Member Contribution Rates .
Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.
Medical and dental health plans
Short and long term disability coverage
Paid life insurance 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.
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Pay

This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

Schedule

Who May Apply This position is only open to Colorado state residents.