Finance Manager

Loveland Fire Rescue Authority (LFRA) is seeking a Finance Manger to serve as a senior advisor to the Fire Chief, senior leadership, and the Board of Directors. Reporting to the Fire Chief, this position will direct and manage LFRA's administrative, budgeting, and financial services and systems.

Salary Information: The salary range for this exempt position is $119,000 - $178,600 per year, with a hiring range of $119,000 - $148,800 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

The application deadline is Friday, May 31, 2024 at 12 noon M.S.T. 

Benefits Information: At LFRA we recognize the importance of providing a comprehensive benefit program in an effort to help you and your eligible family members maintain your health and well-being.  LFRA offers the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Plans: 401(a) with employer match and voluntary 457
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off including vacation, medical, holidays
• Staff Psychologist & peer support team

To view information on LFRA's benefits refer to our 2024 Employee Benefits Guide.               

Specifically the Finance Manager will:

• Evaluate financial information and advise the Fire Chief and Board of Directors in the development, preparation, and implementation of short- and long-range strategic financial objectives.
• Prepare financial reports, studies, and agendas for board meetings; recommend items to the Fire Chief to be discussed and items needing resolution.
• Oversee the administration of grant funds and ensure LFRA complies with financial legal requirements.
• Work with the Fire Chief, Executive Staff, and Board of Directors in developing and implementing the annual budget including determining budget format and fund availability. Serves as the Authority's Budget Officer with state and federal agencies.
• Develop short- and long-term financial plans; monitor the integration of the plan with the financial plans of governing partners. 
• Manage the cost recovery process for billable services. 

We are looking for a candidate that will:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of business practices, governmental accounting, budgeting, finance, investment programs, debt management, sales tax, and mill levies.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, potential consequences and implement recommendations in support of LFRA goals.
• Develop innovative and influential presentations, speeches, and trainings. 
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information. 
• Show advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with LFRA personnel, representatives of other agencies, and members of the community.

Qualifications:

Education:  Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Public Administration required. Master's degree and CPA certification preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: 

• Five years' progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, or budgeting required.
• Two years' supervisory experience required. 
• Public finance experience required. 
• Special district/Fire district finance experience preferred.

License/Certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 706, 800 required within 12 months of date of hire. 
• NIMS E/L/G0300 and E/L/G0400 preferred within 24 months of date of hire.

Please review the full job description here: LFRA Finance Manager          

Recruitment Timeline

(LFRA reserves the right to alter any recruitment process without notice)

* must be in-person – Loveland, CO

Equal Opportunity Employer

LFRA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender variance, marital status, genetic information, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.  We encourage, value and respect diversity.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to LFRAHumanResources@lfra.org or 970-962-3199.

Veteran's Preference

LFRA applies a veterans’ preference to all hiring decisions.  In accordance with C.R.S. 8-1-153, former military personnel or their surviving spouse must be verified as a “veteran”, by providing their or the service member’s DD214.  The veterans’ preference does not guarantee the veteran a job.  Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by LFRA. To complete and submit a LFRA Veteran's Preference application form, click here.