• Job Description

  Req#: 4942262
  The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

  The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video !
  
  

  
  

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  The Accounting work unit within Financial Services exists to maintain a controlled environment to properly record financial information for revenue collected as well as provide budgetary control and support for the department’s expenditures. The work unit handles all accounting specific functions for the department, which includes accounts payable, revenue collection, payroll for over 1,800 employees, general accounting transactions, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

  
  

  This position supports the Department of Revenue's Lottery Business Group and serves as the Lottery Controller, reporting directly to the Revenue Department Controller. The Lottery Controller acts as the chief accounting officer responsible for planning, implementing and managing the operations and functions of the Lottery Division's accounting and financial reporting system. The Lottery Controller provides oversight and direction of full cycle accounting functions, ensuring sound processes are in place to maintain effective internal controls.

  
  

  Specific duties include:

  • Provide management of the Lottery's accounting office comprising the following functional areas: game and general accounting, financial and management reporting, systems development, audit management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax reporting and annuity management.

  • Provides cohesive leadership of the Lottery accounting section and ensures compliance with all applicable laws, rules, policies and accounting principles.

  • Analyze the financial condition of the Lottery by reviewing and approving monthly financial statements. This review includes analyzing detailed budget reports to assure adequate spending authority exists or prevent over spending and review of various ad hoc reports to assure Commission rule adherence, assure adequate prize payouts, assure internal control compliance.

  • Direct monthly, quarterly and fiscal year end activities. Financial review and analyses are completed on a monthly basis, in conjunction with the preparation of monthly financial reporting.

  • Position manages annual financial audit, providing direction over the audit process and responses to audit requests. The annual audit culminates in the preparation of the statutorily required audited annual financial statement to the Legislative Audit Committee.

  • Makes decisions regarding processes and priorities for accounting functions. Ensure financial transactions are processed in order to meet the Lottery's financial reporting requirements and include adequate internal controls to provide for proper segregation of duties, safeguards against fraud, etc.

  • Oversees employee’s performance and provides guidance, coaching and training to meet the organizational objectives.

  • Perform administrative duties for the Director, Department Controller, Lottery Commission, Lottery Staff and other Federal, State, Local and private entities by preparing special financial analysis reports. Make recommendations for bonding changes, attend Lottery Management and Commission meetings. Collaborate with the Lottery Budget Manager to assist in explaining reports, statute changes, budgets, financial statements, financial status, etc.

  • Direct and implement innovative new business processes within the fiscal organization to reduce operating expense, streamline business functions and expedite efficient audits. Oversee the creation of business requirements and implement Lottery financial systems to comply with changes resulting from Lottery and Vendor systems development of new games, Commission Rule changes, statute change, Lottery management policy change, professional reporting requirements, technological development, etc.

  • Manage the Lottery’s annuity portfolio by purchasing annuities from insurance companies.

  
  

  This position is mostly remote with required in office meetings or training approximately once a month. Additional days in office will be required during fiscal year end for on-site audit meetings. This position is generally not allowed to take personal leave from approximately July to August every year due to the fiscal year requirements of this position.
  

  Residency Requirement:

  
  

  This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

  
  

  Class Code & Classification Description:

  
  

  H8C2XX

  CONTROLLER II

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  Experience Only:

  Eight (8) years of relevant experience in professional accounting or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

  
  

  OR

  
  Education and Experience:

  • A combination of related education (coursework requires 24 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years

  • Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement

  
  

  Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience in a supervisor or leadership role, managing employee/team workloads, coaching staff or managing employee performance

  • Experience with the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports

  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards (GASB), and their application

  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication and analytical skills

  • Experience presenting information to various stakeholders

  • Knowledge and understanding of State Fiscal Rules, legislation and statutes.

  • Experience with financial data analysis

  • Experience working in State government

  • Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy

  
  

  Conditions of Employment with the CDOR :

  Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.

  
  

  As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations .

  
  
  

  Minimum Qualification Screening

  A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

  • Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use see resume or see attached statements on your application.

  • Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

  • Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter (Optional if Manager is requesting them)

  • List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.

  • Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

  • The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

  
  

  Email Address:

  All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from state.co.us and info@governmentjobs.com addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

  If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

  
  
  

  Appeal Rights:

  
  

  An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

  
  

  As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

  
  

  Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

  
  For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .

  Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

  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.

  The Colorado Department of Revenue 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 inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us.

  We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

  
  

  If not applying online, submit application to:

  If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to dor_ohr@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

  
  

  Methods of Appointment:

  Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

  
  

  Step Pay Program:

  Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.

• About the company

  Colorado is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains.

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