Gaming Controller - Hybrid

Department Information The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration.We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!Helpful tips for applying: Applying for a Job with the State of Colorado. What Happens After You Apply. Description of Job The Accounting work unit within Financial Services exists to maintain a controlled environment to properly record financial information for revenue collected as well as provide budgetary control and support for the department's expenditures.The work unit handles all accounting specific functions for the department, which includes accounts payable, revenue collection, payroll for over 1,600 employees, general accounting transactions, reconciliations, and financial reporting. What we do: The Gaming section of Accounting has a Limited States Gaming statutory requirement to issue monthly financial statements to the Governor, State Treasurer, Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, etc. and oversees all accounting functions for the Gaming division, calculates annual disbursements of Gaming proceeds, and plays a critical role with the Gaming Commission to support and ensure compliance with State and Federal rules, statutes, and policies to effectively manage financials and maintain a strong internal control framework.The typical day as a Gaming Controller II: Use your vast accounting knowledge and attention to detail to plan, control and manage the overall collection of revenues and expenditures for the Gaming Division. You will analyze the financial condition of the Division by reviewing and approving monthly financial statements for presentation to the Gaming Commission. As an experienced leader with excellent communication skills, you'll be coaching, mentoring and managing your team of 7 Gaming Accountants.If you're ready to contribute to the success of DOR, then this job may be for you! Primary Duties: Provides cohesive leadership of the Gaming accounting section and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, policies and accounting principles. Provides full cycle accounting oversight, including the preparation of monthly financial statements for both Gaming and Sports Betting.Manages the cost separation between Gaming and Sports betting, oversees monthly and year end accrual activities, calculates annual distributions for Commission approval, and assures proper financial statement presentation of all activities and funds. Makes decisions regarding processes and priorities for accounting functions. Reviews and reconciles all assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and fund balance accounts; analyzing budget reports to assure adequate spending authority exists; and reviewing various financial ad hoc reports to assure Commission rule adherence and internal control compliance.Oversees employee's performance and provides guidance, coaching and training to meet the organizational objectives. Approves journal entries to record all year end adjustments and distributions. Provides responses regarding Department audits of financial and performance activities as requested.Position Details: This position is mostly remote with required in office meetings or training approximately once a quarter (or more if needed). This position is generally not allowed to take personal leave from approximately July to August every year due to the Fiscal Year requirements of this position. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.Class Code & Classification Description: H8C2XX CONTROLLER II MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the minimum (MQ) qualifications: OPTION 1: 8 years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis or reporting. OPTION 2: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, and/or business administration, which included 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing, or as determined by the Department. AND 4 years of professional experience in accounting and/or financial analysis or reporting.OPTION 3: Master's degree from an accredited institution in accounting, finance, and/or business administration, which included 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing, or as determined by the Department. AND 2 years of professional experience in accounting and/or financial analysis or reporting. Substitutions: A combination of related education (coursework requires 24 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned (as stated above) equal to eight (8) years Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.Necessary Special Qualifications: Division of Gaming employees and their immediate family members are prohibited by C.R.S. 12-47.1-401 and Colorado Limited Gaming Regulations Rule 7 from engaging in certain activities that would be considered a conflict of interest. Such as the following: Having any interest, direct or indirect, in any licensee, licensed premises, establishment or business involved in or with limited gaming.Owning any property in Black Hawk, Central City or Cripple Creek, except employees working in Gilpin and Teller Counties can own private residential properties in those counties. Participating in limited gaming and sports betting anywhere in Colorado, including the Indian casinos in Southwest Colorado. Receiving or accepting any item of any value from a licensee or applicant other than under the specific guidelines set forth in Department of Revenue Policy DOR-013, sections A, B and C.Division of Gaming employees are prohibited from purchasing, selling or trading chips and/or tokens issued by Colorado casinos, whether the casinos are opened or closed. Division employees shall not enter into social relationships with gaming licensees, gaming licensee applicants, or any officer, agent, or employee of a licensee. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a supervisor or leadership role, managing employee/team workloads, coaching staff or managing employee performance Experience with responding to audit reports Experience in a State of Colorado accounting role Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting standards (GASB), and their application Demonstrated verbal and written communication and analytical skills Experience presenting information to various stakeholders Knowledge and understanding of State Fiscal Rules, legislation and statutes.Experience with financial data analysis Experience with preparing financial statements Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Pro Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy Conditions of Employment with the CDOR: Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment.Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations. Minimum Qualification Screening A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application.Part-time work experience will be prorated. Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire. The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.Email Address: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. APPEAL RIGHTS An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us. We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.If not applying online, submit application to: If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to DOR_talentacquisition@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement. Methods of Appointment: Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created.However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.