• Job Description

  Req#: 5212092
  
  

  Boulder County Public Health Department is seeking to hire a Director of Administration & Finance. Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) seeks a dynamic and collaborative leader as our Director of Administration and Finance (A&F). The Director of A&F reports directly to the Executive Director and oversees a team of approximately 20 staff (5 direct reports). The Director of Administration and Finance is a strategic leadership position that contributes to the success of one of the most innovative public health departments in the nation. The Director of A&F must be a forward-thinking, enthusiastic, highly emotionally intelligent, and skilled leader with a solid understanding of the importance of equity and public health’s mission to meet evolving community needs. BCPH works toward a vision of Boulder County that is a socially just, inclusive community where physical and mental health, social well-being, and the environment are valued, supported, and accessible to all. Our mission is to address social, economic, and environmental conditions in Boulder County to ensure that all people have the opportunity for a healthy life.
  
  BCPH employs over 120 employees who work to support population health in a Denver Metro area county with a population of around 335,000. BCPH works collaboratively with other County departments, as well as many community partners in the areas of health and racial equity, community engagement, community health, family health, environmental health and climate justice, and communicable disease and emergency management.
  
  This position serves as a key member of the agency’s Directors Team and Management Team. Position responsibilities include overseeing 5 managers in the areas of budget, audit, finance, and accounting; contracts, procurement, and grants management; personnel including hiring, onboarding/offboarding, payroll, staff evaluations, and volunteer management; vital records; and business operations, process improvements, facilities management, and special projects. The position is responsible for managing the creation of streamlined processes and procedures for staff to navigate complex business processes using an inclusive and collaborative approach to support responsive and adaptive public health programming.

  This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm including work outside of normal working hours when needed. This position will work out of 3450 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

  Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

  Hiring Salary Range: $132,696.00 - $161,934.00 Annually

  Tentative Hiring Timeline:

  • Phone Screening: Week of March 2nd
  • First Round Interviews: Week of March 23rd
  • Second Round Interviews: Week of April 6th
  • Tentative skill testing date: Week of March 23rd
  • Reference Check: Week of March 23rd

  New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

  Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

  1. Create long-term financial strategies to support the organization's mission and goals
  2. Work closely with management to prepare annual budgets, provide monthly reports, and represent the agency on administrative and financial matters to the Board of Health and Board of County Commissioners
  3. Design, implement, and periodically assess internal controls to mitigate financial risks
  4. Oversee all audit processes for BCPH, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
  5. Ensure fiscal policies and procedures that ensure financial transparency and accountability
  6. Develop and maintain strong positive relationships with governing, funding, and regulatory agencies, including Boulder County departments and offices, the State of Colorado, and community partners (key County partners include Human Resources, the Office of Financial Management, and the County Attorney’s Office)
  7. Supervise asset management and review proforma financial analysis to inform decision-making
  8. Model and promote organizational values such as equity, collaborative leadership and management, excellent service, teamwork, and respect for diversity
  9. Set a tone of leadership that creates an inclusive and team-oriented approach to bring forward data-informed decision making and solutions-focused approaches
  10. Develop and maintain processes, procedures, and onboarding and training plans to ensure that all program coordinators and managers contribute to strong fiscal oversight for all BCPH funding sources
  11. Lead agency administrative and finance team during emergencies and ensure fiduciary responsibilities as part of response and recovery efforts
  12. Performs related work, as required
  13. May be reassigned during emergency situations

  PLEASE NOTE : When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, or closely related field

  AND

  • 7 years of increasingly responsible work experience in the management of complex programs, leadership, supervision, partnership development and administration within a multi-faceted health or human service agency

  
  INCLUDING
  
  

  • 3 years of supervisory or management experience in the public sector

  Additional related education may count towards required experience.
  

  DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE :

  • Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
  • Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use
  • For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

  BACKGROUND CHECK :

  • A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree or CPA
  • 10 or more years of experience in finance management
  • 7 or more years of experience in relevant local government experience
  • 7 years of progressive experience in a combination of business information technology, administrative management, budget oversight, human resources, and fiscal responsibilities
  • 3 years of supervisory or management experience in a local public health department
  • Experience implementing and maintaining internal controls, Lean processes and CQI (continuous quality improvement) initiatives
  • Familiarity with financial data systems, such as Oracle, and demonstrated skill in optimizing the use of technology to provide services and improve processes
  • Experience implementing priority-based budgeting
  • Demonstrated commitment to social justice, public health, and community development
  • Experience advancing equity through administrative processes
  • Experience working with unions

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of business and public administration
  • Skilled in the management, administration, and supervision of financial, budgeting, contract management, and procurement practices
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data to inform decision-making
  • Experience developing and implementing change management plans
  • Demonstrated experience cultivating a positive organizational culture
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse partners
  • Proven leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team
  • Skilled in leading programs and people, including the ability to motivate, encourage, support, and coach staff to optimum performance
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other agencies, peers and the public
  • Independent judgment and ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Demonstrated skill in conflict resolution, mediation, negotiation, and problem-solving that demonstrates flexibility and creativity to achieve the agency’s strategic goals
  • Ability to coach, engage difficult conversations, set staff expectations, and develop positive accountability systems to enhance group collaboration
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in group and individual settings, including the ability to explain complex financial issues to those without a financial background
  • Extensive knowledge of and experience with leadership and management principles and theories, including change management and business process improvement
  • Excellent organizational skills that demonstrate realistic priority setting and timely delivery of work

  COMPETENCIES:

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Financial Management
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem-Solving
  • Project Management
  • Attention to Detail

  Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

• About the company

  Boulder County is a county located in the US state of Colorado of the United States.

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