Coordinator, Finance

Position Details Position Title: Coordinator, Finance (Full-Time Regular) (Classified) Requisition #: req8513 Department: Accounting and Treasury Location: 215 OFFICE BLDG Benefit Category: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights Employment Type: Full-Time Regular FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Annual Salary Range: $46,345.00 - 69,517.00 (salaries are paid biweekly) Annual Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,000.00 - 62,000.00 (salaries are paid biweekly) Selection Process: Application deadline: 3:00 p.m. MT on 7/21/2026; we focus on key competencies. The City of Fort Collins offers remote or hybrid positions but all work must be performed in the state of Colorado. Benefits Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) –eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability Wellness program, workout facilities Employee/family onsite health clinic Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility Collaborative work environment Job Summary The Finance Coordinator supports the organization’s financial health and strategic objectives through budget monitoring, financial analysis, forecasting, and fiscal reporting. This position is responsible for maintaining financial records, tracking departmental and capital project budgets, auditing accounts payable and receivable processes, reconciling accounts, reviewing payroll and financial reports, and ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions. The role coordinates invoices, payments, grants, revenues, and expenditures while preparing and submitting financial reports and reimbursement documentation. Working closely with accounting, finance, purchasing, and budget offices, the Finance Coordinator ensures compliance with established financial procedures, analyzes financial data to support decision-making, and provides accurate, timely reporting. Success in this role requires strong accounting and mathematical skills, attention to detail, proficiency with financial software and databases, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Inputs data into established spreadsheets and/or databases for work order related tracking. Monitors department budget, capital projects budgets and revenues. Audits accounts payable and receivable processes and procedures; resolves discrepancies. Audits and evaluates payments for capital projects and may compile and prepare data for seeking reimbursement from other governmental agencies. Works cooperatively with City’s accounting, finance, purchasing, and budget offices. Reviews and coordinates processes that may include invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions. Reviews financial and payroll reports. Verifies details of business transactions, such as funds reviewed and disbursed; and reconciles accounts; may maintain inventory records. Maintains financial record keeping system. Generates and submits reports related to revenues and expenditures, grants and projects. Management Responsibilities No City Competencies Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends. A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations. A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of standard office software and their applications. Ability to use financial, spreadsheet, database and word processing software. Ability to analyze financial data and track revenues and expenses. Strong math and accounting skills. Detail-oriented and able to work tight deadlines and multiple tasks. Ability to track, monitor large budgets or funds. Ability to research information and compile standardized reports. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Required Qualifications Minimum High School Diploma or GED and/or functionally related licenses or certificates. Preferred [as applicable] Experience Requirements 5 or more years of finance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Post-Offer Requirements Background check. Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy. Equal Employment Opportunity The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted by an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy. Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation. The City will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. Additional Information Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act. Coordinator, Finance #J-18808-Ljbffr