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City and County of Denver

Capital Planning and Programming Financial Analyst - Department of Finance

City and County of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285


About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service457B Retirement Plan140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per yearCompetitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start dateThe City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field several days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.

About the Department of Finance

The Department of Finance manages the city's investing, fiscal analysis, budgeting, debt and asset management, tax assessment and collection, and accounting functions as well as establishing, maintaining, and enforcing fiscal policies, practices and procedures for the entire City and County of Denver. The Department commits to Denver residents the delivery of these services through a financial structure that mirrors the best practices of both the public and private sectors. This commitment promotes better service, enhanced performance measures, maximum accountability, and improved business processes.

About the Capital Planning and Programming Division

The Capital Planning and Programming Division was established to ensure a more robust, integrated, and comprehensive capital planning and real estate program that supports the city's goals and priorities. The Office of Capital Planning and Programming is focused on overseeing capital financial planning, budgeting, policies, and procedures; proposal prioritization and strategic capital planning efforts; development of the city's Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan and capital budget in coordination with departments; administration of Special Districts; oversight of multi-year projects financed with debt or other obligations; and other special projects and financial analysis, among other tasks.

Diversity in the City

The City and County of Denver is committed to cultivating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. This commitment is woven into our values and belief that we are strongest when we embrace and celebrate our differences. We aim to have employees who are as diverse as our residents, with different perspectives and unique ways of thinking. If you share these values and our enthusiasm for equity, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

The City and County's Capital Planning and Programming (CPP) Division is looking for a talented Capital Planning and Programing Analyst to support the capital budgeting activities of the division. In this position, you will assist in developing the City's annual capital budget, manage a capital infrastructure portfolio, monitor capital project expenditures and revenues, develop, and maintain a citywide capital project reporting structure, and support citywide special districts. You will be responsible for coordinating with city departments on capital financial planning, as well as financial analysis of legislative actions and other special initiatives.

For this CPP Financial Analyst position, we are seeking generalists with backgrounds in planning, policy, business and/or public administration who are motivated to apply their critical thinking and analysis skills to resolving issues, both big and small, within the City and County of Denver. Successful candidates must possess strong interpersonal, self-initiation, analytical, facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills in addition to being comfortable with numbers, numeric reconciliation, and spreadsheets.

Specifically, in this CPP Financial Analyst position, you will:

Review and analyze information within the capital budgeting financial systems and report on such information to the CPP Director, CIP Budget Manager, and CPP staff as requiredMonitor capital project financial information for a specific capital portfolio and understand status of capital projects within the portfolio, including budgets and expendituresCoordinate with departments implementing capital projects to understand their capital financial needs and help resolve issues. Develop and maintain relationships with agency representatives.Support the delivery of the annual Capital Improvement Program by assisting departments with budget requests, analyzing capital project proposals, and preparing summary materialsReview and interpret financial information for management, as well as present findings and recommendations to management to guide decision-makingMaintain financial management and budgeting function(s) and systems by applying standardized work practicesCreate a variety of visual materials including advanced charts, graphics, and maps to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information to a variety of internal and external audiencesPerform work assignments involving research, data interpretation, analysis, formulation of recommendations and both ad hoc and periodical report preparationProvide overall support to CPP staff on the annual capital budget process, special districts, and other special projects as neededWe are looking for someone with some or all the following skills and experience:

Public sector planning, capital programs, budgeting, or finance experience.Ability and experience partnering and collaborating with multiple stakeholders in various situations.Strong self-initiation and problem-solving skills in addition to being comfortable with numbers and numeric reconciliation.Exceptionally strong communication and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate complicated subject matter effectively and in concise manner both orally and through written documentation including memos, presentations, etc.Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or PowerBI experienceWe realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.Experience Requirement: One (1) year of professional level experience researching, analyzing, calculating, and compiling financial data, debt or portfolio administration, or financial statistical analysis.Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.

About Everything Else

Job ProfileCV1826 Financial Analyst AssociateTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position TypeUnlimited

Position Salary Range$60,669.00 - $100,104.00

Starting PayBased on education and experience

AgencyDepartment of Finance

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