City Finance Administrator

We are recruiting for a mission-driven City Finance Administrator to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Administration Office Job Summary Under minimal supervision performs financial analysis of city programming, utilizing hospital system data to identify key metrics, ratios and trends for various programs, and create reports to reflect financial projections and results per DHHA financial review standards. Produces various monthly department/functional area reporting with actionable executive level variance commentary (budget comparison, Flex-Budget & Trend) to assist in department and executive variance analysis of city accounting units. Runs reports accurately and timely, assisting department managers in preparing annual budget and forecasts to ensure accurate and timely budget and forecast completion. In-charge of a "specialty" finance function as assigned (i.e. City Operating Agreement, Program Expansions, Budget Systems, Benchmarking (UHC), and Executive Presentation Reporting for City accounting units). Reviews the spending on Special Revenue Funds (SRFs) and ensures it's appropriate and in line with the policy. On an adhoc basis, this position will work across the finance areas on special projects including process improvement and project implementation Essential Functions: Understands all elements of the assigned departments business (i.e. productivity metrics). Perform financial analysis of projects, budget expansions, or current operations. Include financial ratios where appropriate, ROI, income statement proformas and summarized results per DHHA financial standards. Chart and graph key metrics, analysis results and financial and budget trends. Follow-up projects to measure success or assist with course corrections. Coordinate and participate in budget expansion process, line of business review, and operations analyses. (25%) Assist managers in preparing annual budget and forecast for city accounting units, monitoring expenses and identifying key areas for cost containment or reductions. Utilize budget software to identify variances and produce reports to monitor staffing, supplies, revenues and general expenses. Assist in preparing personnel budget impact reports. Develop worksheets to accumulate budget/forecast development assumptions. (25%) Participate in monthly hospital-wide variance reporting, financial statement creation and researching accounting variances. Produce monthly reports for executive management and departments to communicate month-end results. Provide actionable executive level variance analysis as directed, and within the stated monthly close process. (25%) In-charge of a “specialty” finance function as assigned (i.e. City Operating Agreement, Program Expansions, Budget Systems, and Executive Presentation Reporting). (25%) Education: Bachelor's Degree required. Work Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a senior analyst capacity analyzing business projects, preparing financial reports, analyzing data, and calculating financial ratios required. Healthcare and SQL reporting experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to quickly understand operations and key financial components to create a financial analysis, model the project or operation, and summarize results. Strong financial skills and background in budget preparation and working with departments. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, and working with databases. Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $90,500.00 - $140,300.00 / yr Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5% Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance. Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer About Denver Health Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. We Love Our Purpose Our purpose shapes our culture and guides how we show up—for our patients, our communities, and one another. Every role at Denver Health contributes to improving lives, advancing health equity, and strengthening the communities we serve. Together, we strive to transform the health of our patients and to be the most trusted healthcare provider in Colorado. Our values—respect, belonging, transparency, and accountability—are the foundation of our culture and are reflected across every position, clinical and nonclinical alike. No matter where you work at Denver Health, your role has a meaningful impact on patient health—often in ways you may not even realize. We invest in our people through resources designed to support both immediate success and long-term growth. Mentorship programs, tuition assistance, and our Workforce Development Center help employees transition seamlessly into their roles while preparing for future advancement. We also lead the market with a competitive benefits package, including retirement contributions with a match of up to 9.5%. Recognizing the emotional and physical demands of many jobs in healthcare, we created the RESTORE Center—a leading-edge space that provides intentional peer-support, and an innovative environment designed to reduce burnout and support employee well-being. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Learn more about Denver Health.