State of Colorado · 2 hours ago
Financial Analyst - Business Funding and Incentives.
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expThe State of Colorado's Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) is seeking a Financial Analyst within the Business Funding and Incentives division. This role focuses on managing economic development programs, performing financial analyses, and supporting the Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media to maximize job growth and economic impact.
GovernmentNon Profit
Responsibilities
Perform summary financial analysis on the companies applying for state incentives. Including communicating with applicants to obtain the required information needed to perform the analysis. Then summarize findings in a report that will be evaluated by the Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC)
Calculate the performance and incentive amounts for companies already granted awards by the commission
Analyze program data to find and correct errors, to evaluate program performance, and make ad-hoc reports
Respond to legislative and public information requests under tight deadlines
Support meeting preparation and compiling materials
Utilize economic and demographic data sets
Track program metrics and support program analysis and evaluation. Coordinate collection and validation of data. Work with databases
Prepare and track budgets for grants and programs, collaborating with accounting and senior staff
Maintain and improve program guides and provide data for web pages
Support other BF&I team members in financial, analytical, reporting, accounting and payment processing duties particularly during peak load work periods
Special Assignments. Takes on other assignments and special projects per direction from the Division Director
Understand, monitor and communicate statutes related to the Film Production Tax Credit program. Assist with policy and guideline development pursuant to statute
Drive improvements to application and project submission systems
Coordinate, administer, and make improvements to periodic CPA training to communicate both statutory and policy requirements. Maintain COFTM’s approved CPA list
Evaluate CPA summaries and corresponding records for cash, tax credit and other incentive projects against eligibility criteria including compliance with statutes
Track program metrics and support program analysis and evaluation. Coordinate collection and validation of data. Work with databases
Occasionally support other COFTM team members in financial, analytical, reporting, accounting and payment processing duties particularly during peak-load work periods
Qualification
Required
Expert Excel skills required including; ability to design, construct, and modify complex pivot tables and financial models and use advanced data analysis functions in Excel
Three years of experience in program administration, detailed business processes, financial analysis and evaluation of companies
Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, CPA designation, or closely related field
Personal Integrity and Responsibility: a high level of personal responsibility for time-management, prioritizing deliverables under a heavy work-load, and driving results for the public good with a high degree of autonomy. Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Computer Skills: This position requires intermediate to advanced computer skills. Microsoft Excel - create models, manipulate datasets, use formulas, link data, and create pivot tables. Microsoft Word – write memos and letters and utilize a variety of formatting options
Financial Literacy: Review and interpret business Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Capitalization Tables and Breakeven Forecasts. Knowledge of early-state business financing tools
Customer Service and Communication: demonstrate a commitment to excellent service. Effective and diplomatic written and verbal communication
Flexibility: Willingness to take on other, new, related duties and special projects as required by management. Able to adjust to new priorities and changing requirements and processes
Passion: for OEDIT's Mission and the State of Colorado
Preferred
Experience in government program administration that involved supporting a variety of programs and time-lines
Experience with interpreting statute and contract requirements
Experience with the State accounting system (CORE) and knowledge of Colorado fiscal rules
Adaptability: Adapt quickly to change; able to handle multiple issues and navigate through resources in a calm, organized manner; open to new ideas and methods
Critical thinking: Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to program issues. Strong analytical aptitude
Service orientation: passion for public service and desire to effect positive change
Benefits
Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month
11 paid holidays per year
Medical plans - choice of Cigna or Kaiser; several plan options (including High Deductible Health Plan with HSA); most plans offered with significant state contribution towards premium
Dental and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts
State-paid life insurance policy of $50,000
Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined contribution or defined benefit) with generous state contribution
Optional 401(k) and 457 plans for additional retirement savings
State-paid short-term disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
Membership opportunity with the Credit Union of Colorado
RTD (transit) EcoPass
Training and professional development
Company
State of Colorado
State of Colorado is a non profit organization.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeanni Stefanik
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Salazar
Chief Strategy Officer for Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
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