Town of Estes Park
Finance Director/Treasurer
Town of Estes Park, Estes Park, Colorado, United States, 80517
Finance Director/Treasurer
The Town of Estes Park is seeking a motivated and dedicated public servant as the next Finance Director/Treasurer.
About the Community
Estes Park is a full-service community with a population of 5,862.
Approximately 12,000 people live in the Estes Valley, which includes Estes Park and surrounding unincorporated Larimer County.
The Town of Estes Park is located 70 miles northwest of Denver and is the primary gateway community to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP).
The Town’s superlative location is one of its primary strengths, with easy access to world-class outdoor recreation, urban amenities, and Denver International Airport (90 minutes). Surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rocky Mountains, Estes Park is a well-known tourist destination, with more than 4.5 million people visiting annually, staying in Estes Park’s 150 lodging establishments, and dining at one of the many restaurants in town. Estes Park’s low crime rate, excellent medical facilities (Estes Park Health), quality schools (Park School District R-3), Estes Valley Recreation and Park district, and a wide range of municipal services make this community a desirable place to live. Major employers in the area include: Rocky Mountain National Park, Park School District R-3, YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Health, and the Town of Estes Park. The Town has a median household income of $63,598 and an average home value of $703,348. About the Community Estes Park is a full-service community with a population of 5,862.
Approximately 12,000 people live in the Estes Valley, which includes Estes Park and surrounding unincorporated Larimer County.
The Town of Estes Park is located 70 miles northwest of Denver and is the primary gateway community to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP).
The Town’s superlative location is one of its primary strengths, with easy access to world-class outdoor recreation, urban amenities, and Denver International Airport (90 minutes). Surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rocky Mountains, Estes Park is a well-known tourist destination, with more than 4.5 million people visiting annually, staying in Estes Park’s 150 lodging establishments, and dining at one of the many restaurants in town. Estes Park’s low crime rate, excellent medical facilities (Estes Park Health), quality schools (Park School District R-3), Estes Valley Recreation and Park district, and a wide range of municipal services make this community a desirable place to live.
Major employers in the area include: Rocky Mountain National Park, Park School District R-3, YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Health, and the Town of Estes Park.
The Town has a median household income of $63,598 and an average home value of $703,348. About the Organization Incorporated in 1917, Estes Park is a statutory Town that operates according to the State Constitution, the laws of the State of Colorado, and the ordinances adopted by the Town Board. The Town is governed by a Board of six Trustees and the Mayor. The Mayor is elected at-large for a four-year term and the Trustees are elected at-large for staggered four-year terms of office.
The Town Administrator serves at the Board’s pleasure and oversees nine (9) FTEs including the Finance Director position.
The Finance Director serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team helping guide policy for the organization forward.
The Town is comprised of 183 full time staff members and 11.7 FTE (full time equivalent) seasonal/part time staff and is one of the largest employers in the Estes Valley.
In a recent Organizational Culture Survey, employees cited their workplace being enjoyable and work rewarding as the highest scoring question.
About the Position The Finance Director position is a working Director position.
Not only will this position oversee all aspects of the Town’s budget, accounting services, and audit, it will also help with day-to-day operations, including accounting functions like journal entries, as needed.
The Finance Director must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues in different departments, Finance Department staff, the Town Board, and the community.
The successful candidate will be able to balance a focus on the day-to-day details of the Town’s finances with the need to create and communicate a broader, long-term strategic vision for the organization’s finances.
The Finance department has 8 FTE with the Finance Director directly overseeing two direct reports, the Accounting and PR Manager and the Utility Billing Supervisor.
The department is close, not only physically in proximity of offices but in camaraderie and collaboration between staff.
We are seeking a Finance Director who has the technical skills necessary to lead the organization through sound fiscal management and who has the skills and ability to effectively manage staff. Upcoming Opportunities & Challenges:
Continuing to implement a new ERP system (the Town has entered into a contract with Tyler Technologies as our new ERP with expected implementation date in 2026). Issuing an RFP and selecting a new HRIS system within this calendar year. Building staff trust and demonstrating leadership. Enhancing intra- and interdepartmental communication.
Minimum and Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration or related field Eight years professional budgetary and fiscal experience in a public or private operation of moderate size and complexity Four years of supervisor experience in a financial/accounting environment. Any equivalent combination of education and experience approved at the discretion of the Town Administrator. Valid Colorado Driver’s License CPA preferred. Experience working in a municipality is highly desirable.
Benefits and Salary The full salary range for this position is $131,081 – 190,068 annual equivalent.
The Town has a market-based compensation program as well as a merit program, both are pending Town Board approval as part of the annual budget adoption.
The Town of Estes Park offers a comprehensive benefits program.
Benefits include retirement, medical (eligible spouse, family), dental (family), vision(family), life insurance, sick leave, vacation, floating holidays, and volunteer leave.
Our
Benefits Summary Guide
will provide more details.
The Town also offers a Homeownership Program and aid for Dependent Care through a Flexible Spending Account.
The Town also contributes to Social Security and this position would be a Colorado PERA participant.
Please see this link for more information:
Colorado PERA informational video .
We also offer sick leave (accrued at 8 hours per month), vacation time (accrued at 10 hours per month), floating holiday hours (32 per full calendar year; pro-rated for partial year), and 10 paid holidays.
We believe that it is important employees have and use time off.
In order to help the successful candidate who may need to relocate to Estes Park, the following are being offered with this recruitment: Transitional Housing – The Town has a Two Bedroom/One Bathroom (NS/NP) unit available for rent for up to one year.
This hopefully will allow someone a place to land while they get settled into our community.
Relocation reimbursement – Per policy, the Town will reimburse for relocation expenses, $2500 for out-of-state relocation within the Estes Park school district; $2000 for out-of- state relocation to within a 60 minute drive time; $1000 for relocation for in-state candidates within a 60 minute drive time. Application Process
Please apply online
through NeoGov
by clicking on the green “apply” button at the top of this screen.
Candidates should please be sure to submit a
completed application, attaching a cover letter and resume.
Close date:
This position is Open Until Filled with first review date of 11/12/2024.
For questions about the position, please contact:
Human Resources
970.577.4775
HR@estes.org
For a PDF version of this brochure, please click
here
to download.
To view this brochure as a flip book, including a video from the Town Administrator, please use this link: https://publuu.com/flip-book/66404/1522494
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Approximately 12,000 people live in the Estes Valley, which includes Estes Park and surrounding unincorporated Larimer County.
The Town of Estes Park is located 70 miles northwest of Denver and is the primary gateway community to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP).
The Town’s superlative location is one of its primary strengths, with easy access to world-class outdoor recreation, urban amenities, and Denver International Airport (90 minutes). Surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rocky Mountains, Estes Park is a well-known tourist destination, with more than 4.5 million people visiting annually, staying in Estes Park’s 150 lodging establishments, and dining at one of the many restaurants in town. Estes Park’s low crime rate, excellent medical facilities (Estes Park Health), quality schools (Park School District R-3), Estes Valley Recreation and Park district, and a wide range of municipal services make this community a desirable place to live. Major employers in the area include: Rocky Mountain National Park, Park School District R-3, YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Health, and the Town of Estes Park. The Town has a median household income of $63,598 and an average home value of $703,348. About the Community Estes Park is a full-service community with a population of 5,862.
Approximately 12,000 people live in the Estes Valley, which includes Estes Park and surrounding unincorporated Larimer County.
The Town of Estes Park is located 70 miles northwest of Denver and is the primary gateway community to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP).
The Town’s superlative location is one of its primary strengths, with easy access to world-class outdoor recreation, urban amenities, and Denver International Airport (90 minutes). Surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the Rocky Mountains, Estes Park is a well-known tourist destination, with more than 4.5 million people visiting annually, staying in Estes Park’s 150 lodging establishments, and dining at one of the many restaurants in town. Estes Park’s low crime rate, excellent medical facilities (Estes Park Health), quality schools (Park School District R-3), Estes Valley Recreation and Park district, and a wide range of municipal services make this community a desirable place to live.
Major employers in the area include: Rocky Mountain National Park, Park School District R-3, YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Health, and the Town of Estes Park.
The Town has a median household income of $63,598 and an average home value of $703,348. About the Organization Incorporated in 1917, Estes Park is a statutory Town that operates according to the State Constitution, the laws of the State of Colorado, and the ordinances adopted by the Town Board. The Town is governed by a Board of six Trustees and the Mayor. The Mayor is elected at-large for a four-year term and the Trustees are elected at-large for staggered four-year terms of office.
The Town Administrator serves at the Board’s pleasure and oversees nine (9) FTEs including the Finance Director position.
The Finance Director serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team helping guide policy for the organization forward.
The Town is comprised of 183 full time staff members and 11.7 FTE (full time equivalent) seasonal/part time staff and is one of the largest employers in the Estes Valley.
In a recent Organizational Culture Survey, employees cited their workplace being enjoyable and work rewarding as the highest scoring question.
About the Position The Finance Director position is a working Director position.
Not only will this position oversee all aspects of the Town’s budget, accounting services, and audit, it will also help with day-to-day operations, including accounting functions like journal entries, as needed.
The Finance Director must be able to communicate effectively with colleagues in different departments, Finance Department staff, the Town Board, and the community.
The successful candidate will be able to balance a focus on the day-to-day details of the Town’s finances with the need to create and communicate a broader, long-term strategic vision for the organization’s finances.
The Finance department has 8 FTE with the Finance Director directly overseeing two direct reports, the Accounting and PR Manager and the Utility Billing Supervisor.
The department is close, not only physically in proximity of offices but in camaraderie and collaboration between staff.
We are seeking a Finance Director who has the technical skills necessary to lead the organization through sound fiscal management and who has the skills and ability to effectively manage staff. Upcoming Opportunities & Challenges:
Continuing to implement a new ERP system (the Town has entered into a contract with Tyler Technologies as our new ERP with expected implementation date in 2026). Issuing an RFP and selecting a new HRIS system within this calendar year. Building staff trust and demonstrating leadership. Enhancing intra- and interdepartmental communication.
Minimum and Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration or related field Eight years professional budgetary and fiscal experience in a public or private operation of moderate size and complexity Four years of supervisor experience in a financial/accounting environment. Any equivalent combination of education and experience approved at the discretion of the Town Administrator. Valid Colorado Driver’s License CPA preferred. Experience working in a municipality is highly desirable.
Benefits and Salary The full salary range for this position is $131,081 – 190,068 annual equivalent.
The Town has a market-based compensation program as well as a merit program, both are pending Town Board approval as part of the annual budget adoption.
The Town of Estes Park offers a comprehensive benefits program.
Benefits include retirement, medical (eligible spouse, family), dental (family), vision(family), life insurance, sick leave, vacation, floating holidays, and volunteer leave.
Our
Benefits Summary Guide
will provide more details.
The Town also offers a Homeownership Program and aid for Dependent Care through a Flexible Spending Account.
The Town also contributes to Social Security and this position would be a Colorado PERA participant.
Please see this link for more information:
Colorado PERA informational video .
We also offer sick leave (accrued at 8 hours per month), vacation time (accrued at 10 hours per month), floating holiday hours (32 per full calendar year; pro-rated for partial year), and 10 paid holidays.
We believe that it is important employees have and use time off.
In order to help the successful candidate who may need to relocate to Estes Park, the following are being offered with this recruitment: Transitional Housing – The Town has a Two Bedroom/One Bathroom (NS/NP) unit available for rent for up to one year.
This hopefully will allow someone a place to land while they get settled into our community.
Relocation reimbursement – Per policy, the Town will reimburse for relocation expenses, $2500 for out-of-state relocation within the Estes Park school district; $2000 for out-of- state relocation to within a 60 minute drive time; $1000 for relocation for in-state candidates within a 60 minute drive time. Application Process
Please apply online
through NeoGov
by clicking on the green “apply” button at the top of this screen.
Candidates should please be sure to submit a
completed application, attaching a cover letter and resume.
Close date:
This position is Open Until Filled with first review date of 11/12/2024.
For questions about the position, please contact:
Human Resources
970.577.4775
HR@estes.org
For a PDF version of this brochure, please click
here
to download.
To view this brochure as a flip book, including a video from the Town Administrator, please use this link: https://publuu.com/flip-book/66404/1522494
#J-18808-Ljbffr