About the Department
The Town of Breckenridge is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee the Town's accounting operations, financial reporting, annual budget, annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR), and revenue collection activities in accordance with governmental accounting standards. This leadership role manages key finance initiatives, policies, and staff, while ensuring exceptional customer service for internal and external stakeholders. This position performs complex analytical, reporting, and operational work requiring strong independent judgment, collaboration, and attention to deadlines. The Accounting Manager also serves as a public-facing representative of the Finance Department, communicating financial policies, procedures, and data to the community and at public meetings.
Position Duties
For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job functions & duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full position description.
FULL-TIME YEAR-ROUND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & PERKS:
- Leadership Development & Training Opportunities
- Housing Down Payment Assistance and Rental Deposit Assistance Programs
- Tuition and Education Reimbursement
- Annual Town Celebrations and Employee Events
- Breckenridge Recreation Youth Programs - early registration and discount
- Carter Park Rental Discounts
- $2 Car Wash at Public Works
- Free Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at various Town-owned locations
- Bikeshare Breck E-Ride Membership
Town of Breckenridge Core Values:The Town of Breckenridge’s
Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive
Community, embracing
Adaptability and
Innovation, upholding
Integrity, promoting effective
Communication, and practicing
Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM & DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related field required.
- Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Finance preferred.
- Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible accounting/financial management experience required.
- Municipal or other governmental experience preferred.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:- A valid Colorado driver’s license required within six (6) months of hire.
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant license preferred.
Other Qualifications
COMPENSATION:
The hiring salary for this role is $3,600 - $4,261.54 bi-weekly DOQ ($93,600 - $128,000 annualized). The full salary range for this position is $93,600 - $128,000 annualized.
WORK SCHEDULE:
The typical work schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 12pm.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested applicants must apply online for this position and must also attach a resume and cover letter.
Potential Housing Available
The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.
