Position Details:

Teller County’s finance department is in the Centennial Building in Cripple Creek. Reporting directly to the county administrator, the Director of Finance and Budget (finance director) oversees the FY 2025 departmental budget of $878,389, which supports 6.70 FTE. Teller County has had only two finance directors in the last 39 years. This career opportunity is created by the retirement of the current director, who has served the finance department for over 19 years, nearly six as director.

About Teller County:

About 84% of Colorado’s population lives in one of the cities along what is known as the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. But just 20 miles up Ute Pass and to the west of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area sits historic Teller County (pop. 24,617, elev. 8,000 to 14,000 ft., 559 sq mi), peaceful, quiet, and unspoiled. Founded in 1899 and named for U.S. Senator Henry Teller, this is Pikes Peak Country, almost exactly in the center of the state. The adopted FY 2025 Budget is $48.7 million (GF $27.6 million), supporting 285.05 employees.

Qualifications / Experience:

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or a related field, three to five years of progressively responsible experience in finance, budgeting, or accounting, including three years of management and supervisory experience, are required. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered at the county’s sole option. Experience working within local government is helpful, but the county expressly invites qualified private sector applicants, who have the right service commitment and a strategic, innovative mindset. A master’s degree in business or public administration, credentialing through GFOA (CPFO), a CPA designation, and experience with Caselle governmental accounting software are all preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

The hiring range for this position is $115,000 to $145,000, and appointment will be made depending upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. In addition, the following benefits are offered: medical, dental, vision, term life, supplemental life, AD&D, and voluntary long-term disability insurances, as well as AFLAC, LifeLock, and EAP programs. Two medical plans are offered: a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA), and a traditional PPO. For employees choosing the HDHP plan, Teller County contributes to the HSA. Employee medical premiums are based on the plan chosen and the number of dependents covered. Dental premiums are based on the number of dependents covered. Retirement benefits include participation in a 401(a) plan (mandatory) and a 457(b) plan (optional). This position enjoys paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays. Relocation assistance and possible additional incentives subject to negotiation.