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Chief Financial Officer Print ( Apply ufeff Chief Financial Officer Salary $185,000.00 - $205,000.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number FAA02323-03/13/26 Department Department of Public Health & Environment Division Administration Division Opening Date 03/13/2026 Closing Date 4/13/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246 FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Type of Announcement This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. This is a HYBRID position (Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change). Employment is at-will, with no actual, expressed or implied contract. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you? The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a career position that makes a direct impact on impr oving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorado's health and protect the places we live, work, learn, and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: + Employee wellness programs and facilities + Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects + Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks + Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system + Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits ( including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans + Medical and dental health plans ( + Paid life insurance + Short- and long-term disability coverage + 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off + Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees + Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs + Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and + A variety of employee resource groups Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: Description of Job About The Work Unit: This position is located within the Administration Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and serves as part of the Departmentu2019s enterprise financial leadership structure. The work unit provides enterprise accounting, budget development and management, fiscal policy oversight, and financial reporting services that support CDPHEu2019s statewide public health and environmental protection mission. The unit is responsible for delivering the Departmentu2019s core financial operations, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll and timekeeping oversight, cost allocation, grants financial management, and the enforcement of applicable fiscal laws, policies, and standards. These functions ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliant stewardship of state and federal funds. The work unit also leads the Departmentu2019s annual budget development and implementation activities, including coordination with the Governoru2019s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), the Legislative Joint Budget Committee (JBC), and Legislative Council. Responsibilities include managing the Departmentu2019s annual budget request process, overseeing budget execution, supporting fiscal decision-making across divisions, and providing centralized financial services and reporting. CDPHE is a large and complex state agency with more than 2,000 employees and an annual operating budget exceeding $880 million, supported by more than 300 funding sources, including federal grants, state General Fund appropriations, and fee-based cash funds. The work unit plays a central role in ensuring these resources are managed responsibly, transparently, and in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements while enabling the Department to deliver critical public health and environmental services statewide. What You Will Be Doing: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide executive leadership over the departmentu2019s financial operations and to serve as a trusted fiscal advisor to the Executive Director and Senior Executive Team. The departmentu2019s $887M budget is a complex funding mix of federal grants, fee-based cash funds, and general fund. The CFO is responsible for the strategic oversight and integration of departmental financial functions, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, grants management, and internal controls. This role ensures sound stewardship of public funds, compliance with state and federal requirements, and the delivery of accurate, timely, and decision-ready financial information to support executive leadership and policy decisions. As a member of the Senior Executive Team, the CFO plays a central role in shaping the departmentu2019s fiscal strategy and long-term sustainability. The position oversees the departmentu2019s annual budget development and execution process on behalf of the Executive Director and represents CDPHE on fiscal matters with the Governoru2019s Office, Office of State Planning and Budgeting, Joint Budget Committee, Office of the State Controller, federal agencies, and auditors. Key responsibilities include: + Providing enterprise-wide fiscal leadership and financial risk management across all divisions. + Overseeing accounting, budget, payroll, grants compliance, and financial reporting functions. + Leading the departmentu2019s annual budget request, execution, and legislative support processes. + Ensuring strong internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. + Advising executive leadership on fiscal strategy, risk, and long-range planning. + Driving continuous improvement in fiscal processes, systems, and data integrity. + Supervising senior financial managers and building a cohesive, high-performing fiscal organization. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in public-sector financial management, strong executive judgment, and the ability to communicate complex fiscal information clearly to diverse audiences. A commitment to ethical stewardship, collaboration, and continuous improvement is essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization whose work protects and improves the health and environment of Coloradans statewide. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Residency Requirement: This posting is open to current and non-current residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. However, if you are selected and accept the position, you will be required to establish residence in the State of Colorado. An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience. Minimum Qualifications + A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field. + Five plus (5) years of progressively responsible experience in executive-level leadership financial management, budgeting, accounting, or fiscal policy within a large and fiscally complex organization. Preferred Qualifications + Masteru2019s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field. + One or more of the following: + Certified Public Accountant (CPA). + Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM). + Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO). + Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, budgeting, accounting, or fiscal policy within a large and complex organization. + Five (5) years of executive-level fiscal leadership, including supervision of professional financial staff and responsibility for enterprise financial operations in state or local government. + Direct responsibility for large-scale public sector budgets (e.g., $500M+), including management of General Fund, cash funds, and federal grant funding streams. + Experience establishing financial policies, internal controls, and audit readiness processes. + Experience providing executive-level financial analysis and strategic fiscal advice to senior leadership. + Experience managing federal grants and compliance with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance). + Experience managing Single Audit processes and coordinating federal audit responses. + Experience working with legislatures, budget committees, or executive budget offices. + Experience with Colorado statewide fiscal systems (CORE, eProcurement tools, OSA/OSC processes). + Experience implementing enterprise financial systems or financial process modernization initiatives. + Experience managing fiscal operations during emergencies or disaster response, including administration of federally funded response programs (e.g., FEMA, CDC). This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application.