Director of Finance & Accounting

Custer County Colorado (Westcliffe)
The Board of County Commissioners is looking for an ideal candidate for Director of Finance & Accounting who possesses governmental finance knowledge and experience. Exhibits a high degree of professionalism, exceptional customer service and leadership abilities.

Are you a polished governmental finance professional, looking for a place where you can bring your skills, knowledge, and servant leadership to a place that reminds you of how things used to be, you’ll find living and working in Westcliffe, Colorado the home of Custer County is the place you’ve been looking for.

Ask a long-time resident what they like best about Custer County and you will get the usual response …. “the people”. Here, neighbors still take the time to get to know one another and are always ready to lend a helping hand.  Hidden between two stunning mountain ranges, removed from the Front Range’s bustling cities, the Wet Mountain Valley remains one of Colorado’s last undiscovered gems.

The imposing ridgeline of the sharply vertical Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with many peaks over 14,00 feet, demands full attention, especially at sunrise when the alpine glow registers the ‘blood of Christ’. To the east of the valley roll the Wet Mountains. They slope upward to the south where the peak of Greenhorn Mountain, at 12,200 feet.

This position administers and performs a variety of complex professional and technical functions necessary to
maintain the financial systems and operations of the County. Manage the maintenance of Custer County accounting records and preparation of financial accounting reports and statements. Direct external and internal financial accounting and reporting, operations, debt financing, and monitoring sales tax collection functions.

Serve as the financial advisor to the Board of County Commissioners and other county department directors and officials.
This position reports to the Board of County Commissioners. County Commissioners are elected from one of three geographic districts for four-year staggered terms. The Board establishes the vision and sets the direction for the county government and for future challenges that face the County. The Board provides leadership to County operations through adoptions of the budget which includes all departments, commissions and other spending agencies funded by County appropriations, including law enforcement and human services.

Application Process

https://www.custercounty-co.gov/_files/ugd/92b9d1_5e422fa920224f578222562ae5c7f8c1.pdf

Applications may be mailed to Custer County Human Resources at P.O. Box 150, Westcliffe, Co 81252 or
mailed to hr@custercounty-co.gov .

Any individual who needs assistance with an accommodation in the
application process should contact Human Resources at 719-371-1635.
Application process consists of submitting an employment application. Resume is optional, resumes submitted without an application will not be accepted. Selected semi-finalists will be requested to complete and return supplementary screening questions.

Applicants selected as a finalist will be invited to participate in an interview with the Board of County Commissioners.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
FI FINANCE DIRECTOR
CUSTER COUNTY, CO.

The position also requires passing a background check and potentially involves travel. salary range is set at $80,000 to $125,000.

For the full description click here.
www.custercounty-co.gov/employment

Equal Opportunity 615 Rosita Ave, Westcliffe,
Co 81252
Employer:  Custer County
To apply visit custercounty-co.gov for application

Human Resources  719-371-1635

The finalist selected will be given a conditional job offer subject to background checks which may include fingerprinting, criminal & work reference checks. You may be required to produce evidence of license certifications, or educational attainment.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process.

Custer County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week.
 Medical Insurance
 Dental Insurance
 Vision Insurance
 Life and Accidental Death &
Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
 Voluntary Life and AD&D
Insurance

 Voluntary Short-Term
Disability
 New: Long-Term Disability
 Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

 Voluntary Accident and Critical
Illness
 Retirement
 Paid Time Off -PTO

Eligibility
You and your dependents are eligible for most benefits on the first day of the month following date of hire. Eligible dependents are your spouse, children under age 26, disabled dependents of any age or
legally eligible dependents. Elections made now will remain until the next open enrollment unless you or your family members experience a qualifying event. If you experience a qualifying event, you must
contact HR within 31 days.

Retirement (Colorado Retirement Association)
Employees working 30+ hours per week are enrolled in Custer County’s retirement program upon your date
of hire.
401(a) employees are required to contribute a minimum 4% up to a maximum of 4% of their gross wage.
The County matches that amount subject to a five-year vesting period. For 457 Deferred Comp, Employees may participate at any time by contributing additional money for retirement.