Job Description
PCCLD offers a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life, 401K, Telehealth on-line services, Aflac, educational benefits and generous paid time off benefits for vacation, personal, holiday & sick leave.
Pueblo City County Library District is seeking an experienced leader to join its executive team as the Chief Financial Officer. The CFO plays a key role in advising the Executive Director and Board of Trustees in the planning and management of a $10 million annual budget. The role includes responsibility for financial planning, analysis and forecasting as well as managing the day to day operations of the Finance Office. The role of the CFO is to build financial strength in the organization and to ensure that ethical standards and legal compliance are achieved.
The CFO reports to the Executive Director and has direct supervision of the Finance Department, consisting of three staff, and the Superintendent of Facilities. The position requires excellent communication skills to build good working relationships with the Library Board of Trustees, management team and staff, state and local officials, financial institutions and other members of the community and library stakeholders.
CFO Key Responsibilities:
Maintains the highest ethical standards and adherence to applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations, and maintains confidentiality regarding library finances.
Responsible for planning, developing, and administering all business and financial services of the library.
Develops overall strategy for library budgeting and financial management.
Responsible for overall budget preparation, including the general, capital projects, and special revenue funds.
Issues monthly financial reports to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director, library managers and the public indicating status of budgeted funds.
Produces and submits the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Supervises management of expenditures of all funds according to budget, and with appropriate procedures and controls, and recommends any changes to budgets, as appropriate.
Supervises the management of all revenue activities, and ensures proper procedures and controls are in place.
Analyzes financial and budget management procedures and policies.
Responsible for overseeing preparation for annual audit, and any audits necessary as required by restricted revenues, donations and grants.
Monitors the library's accounting software and data, computers and office equipment to ensure smooth operation. Coordinates the installation of accounting software.
Administers the library's insurance policies and maintains agency relationships.
Supervises Finance Office staff and the Facilities Superintendent. Participates in selection, training and performance management. Clarifies job expectations and establishes objectives and goals.
Supervises payroll preparation and reporting.
Responsible for inventory of the District’s fixed assets.
Analyzes investments and manages the library's cash holdings to maximize the safety, liquidity, and yield of all library funds.
Serves as ex-officio to the Library Foundation, manages and maintains all fiscal accounts, produces reports, prepares for audits and submits all governmental reporting requirements.
May serve as Person in Charge to provide back-up coverage in the absence of the Executive Director.
Additional Info & Requirements
Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and applications. Up to date knowledge of current financial and accounting computer applications. Demonstrated ability to oversee a public finance office. Demonstrated verbal, analytical, organizational and writing skills. Ability to function under flexible and changing conditions.
Other Requirements: Must submit to and successfully pass a criminal background investigation and credit check.
The Community
Pueblo City County Library District consists of eight library locations including the Robert Hoag Rawlings Library (main), Barkman, Giodone, Greenhorn Valley, Lamb, Library @Y, Patrick A. Lucero, Pueblo West, plus two satellite locations in Avondale and Beulah. PCCLD fosters a work culture of accountability and engagement, employing 140 people throughout Pueblo County. As compared nationally to its peer libraries, PCCLD ranks highly in all key indicators of success for its circulation, library visits, program attendance and digital use.
HR Info
Apply on-line from our website: www.pueblolibrary.org
Or submit a completed application, letter of interest and updated resume to:
Robert Hoag Rawlings Library
Human Resource Department
100 E. Abriendo Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
or email cover letter, resume, and transcripts to sararose@pueblolibrary.org