Colorado Parks And Wildlife - Denver, CO
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Denver, CO
About the position
The Financial Analyst position within the Business Funding and Incentives division of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) focuses on managing economic development programs, particularly the Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit and the Strategic Fund programs. The role involves performing financial analyses, communicating with applicants, and supporting the Colorado Office of Film, Television, and Media in evaluating the economic impact of the film industry in Colorado.
Responsibilities
- Perform summary financial analysis on companies applying for state incentives and summarize findings in reports for the Colorado Economic Development Commission.
- Calculate performance and incentive amounts for companies already granted awards by the commission.
- Analyze program data to find and correct errors, evaluate program performance, and create ad-hoc reports.
- Respond to legislative and public information requests under tight deadlines.
- Support meeting preparation and compile materials.
- Utilize economic and demographic data sets for analysis.
- Track program metrics and support program analysis and evaluation, coordinating data collection and validation.
- 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 during peak periods.
- Develop research methods and analyze the economic impact of the film and media industry in Colorado.
Requirements
- Expert Excel skills, including the ability to design, construct, and modify complex pivot tables and financial models.
- Three years of experience in program administration, detailed business processes, financial analysis, and evaluation of companies, or a Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, CPA designation, or a closely related field.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in government program administration that involved supporting a variety of programs and timelines.
- Experience with interpreting statute and contract requirements.
- Experience with the State accounting system (CORE) and knowledge of Colorado fiscal rules.
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 with significant state contribution
- Dental and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- State-paid life insurance policy of $50,000
- Choice of 2 retirement plans with generous state contribution
- Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
- State-paid short-term disability coverage
- Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
- Membership opportunity with the Credit Union of Colorado
- RTD (transit) EcoPass
- Training and professional development
