Finance Director

Lead the Town of Snowmass Village’s Finance Department and shape financial planning for a community in Snowmass Village, Colorado. This onsite Finance Director role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership across budgeting, accounting, audits, investments, grants, debt management, payroll, and tax administration. You will advise the Town Manager and elected officials while managing a team that supports high-quality, accurate financial operations.

What you will do

• Direct and manage all aspects of the organization’s financial activities, including accounting, payroll and related benefits, and Town budgeting.
• Advise the Town Manager and department heads on economic objectives and fiscal policies, including interpretation of financial planning issues.
• Develop and manage strategies for effective financial planning and analysis, evaluating Town needs and recommending required financial resources.
• Interpret applicable laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines related to financial planning and procedures; establish and manage finance and budget policies and procedures to monitor performance.
• Provide overall direction to ensure accurate and timely financial operations across each Town fund and maintain quality in financial activities.
• Prepare, conduct, and develop the annual Town budget process, coordinating with department and division heads and reviewing submissions for justification of changes; present the budget to elected officials and the Financial Advisory Board.
• Oversee annual audit planning and review work plans supporting preparation of the annual financial report.
• Monitor budget and financial change analysis, including revenue cycles and financial planning activities.
• Manage debt and lease financing, including reviewing and recommending bond underwriters and proposals, reviewing bond closing documents, and handling financial election questions.
• Direct the Capital Improvement Program, developing funding worksheets for projects using restricted funding sources and maintaining fund balances.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct payroll and related benefit activities, including supervisory and advisory work in payroll administration.
• Oversee public official liability, property, and casualty insurance, including claim review/submission and the coverage and renewal process.
• Supervise and manage interpretation and collection of local sales tax and lodging tax, including auditing, delinquent collections, and interpretations of the applicable code and ordinance.
• Provide day-to-day supervision to the Assistant Finance Director, Finance Manager, and Financial Sales & Tax Analyst, including hiring, discipline, training, coaching, performance evaluation, and oversight.
• Supervise department employees and inform and advise the Town Manager and elected officials on financial matters.

What you bring

• Any combination of experience and training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting, with course work in personnel or business administration.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and risk management.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Five years of public sector experience preferred.
• Strategic and detail-oriented approach.
• Thorough knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Compensation and schedule

USD 65 - 95 per hourly. Onsite in Snowmass Village, CO.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for the employee and 83% premium coverage for dependents.
• Generous leave plans: in the first year, up to 200 hours of leave plus 10 paid holidays.
• Recreation benefit of $1,700 (including use for a ski pass) for eligible employees.
• 401a contributions: Town contributes 13% and the employee contributes 5%.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for bonding with a child upon birth or adoption.
• Employee Assistance Program: 8 sessions per topic with a therapist or coach for you or a family member.
• Long-term disability and life insurance covered by the Town of Snowmass Village.
• Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and childcare expenses.
• Snowmass Recreation Center membership discount.
• Free RFTA Bus passes to commute to and from work, plus a free employee commuter shuttle.
• Professional development opportunities.

Tools you will use: Microsoft Office Suite.