Manager of Housing and Community Services Financial Operations

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $99,200 - $124,000/annually

The deadline to submit applications is November 26, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice. 

OVERVIEW OF JOB 

The Manager of Housing and Community Services Financial Operations performs complex managerial and administrative duties and supervises administrative and financial staff in support of departmental operations, which includes budgeting, financial management, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, performing and supervising financial management of Federal and HUD grants, municipal revenue, and general funds. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• →Plans, coordinates, directs, and manages various support operations including budget, accounting, purchasing, personnel, and payroll aligned with the Housing and Community Services Department goals and objectives. 

• →Prepares, justifies, implements, and manages HCS annual operating and capital budgets for all divisions.  

• →Develop staffing and financial forecasts. 

• →Performs expenditure and revenue analysis for program specific budgets. 

• →Directs the preparation and administration of grant programs. 

• →Provides financial guidance to program managers and develops financial strategies for these programs. 

• →Prepares periodic financial forecasts for Notice of Funds Opportunity (NOFO) including the Community Investment Financing (CIF) rounds for development, and the NOFO rounds for homelessness programs to assist in resource allocation and financial planning efforts. Interfaces with the Budget Office regarding operating division budgets and performs expenditure and revenue analysis for HUD Federal and locally funded program-specific budget initiatives. 

• →Tracks all housing program expenses and reconciles program expenses including necessary accounting and journal entries on a monthly and annual basis.   

• →Oversees the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analyses. 

• →Ensures accurate and timely financial reporting for the HCD Division.  

• →Ensures compliance with applicable laws, HUD regulations, and accounting standards.  

• →Coordinate external audits and act as a primary liaison with auditors and regulatory authorities in collaboration with the division’s Housing Compliance Officer and other division colleagues. 

• →Develops department policies and procedures. 

• →Ensures compliance with department procedures for procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and purchasing cards. 

• →Develops process improvements. 

• →Completes special projects at the request of department head. 

• →Makes recommendations regarding selecting, hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining of assigned employees. 

• →Performs additional duties as assigned. 

The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.  

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. 

Education:   

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, business management, or a directly related field 

Experience:   

• At least five (5) years progressively responsible experience in performing and supervising financial management of Federal and HUD grants, municipal revenue, and general funds 

• At least 3 years supervisory experience 

• Experience managing and administering operating and multi-year capital budgets. 

Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational administration, governmental budgeting, and accounting.  

• Knowledge of project management.  

• Knowledge of personal computers and related software.  

• Budgeting and purchasing 

• Personnel and payroll administration 

• Strategic planning 

• Minimum intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint  

Skills:   

• Skill in operating a personal computer and related software to include word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications, Workday, IDIS, Neighborly. 

• Training and collaborating with development and affordable housing partners 

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and supervisory skills. 

• Skilled in checking information for accuracy and completeness and correcting errors 

• Concurrently manage multiple projects 

• Work independently without extensive oversight.  

Abilities:   

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees; all levels of management including executive staff; citizens; and elected officials. 

• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. 

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.  

• Handle sensitive information to maintain confidentiality. 

• Conceptualize and develop solutions and business practices to achieve departmental goals and priorities. 

• Direct and effectively supervise a diverse workforce. 

• Prepare, manage, and administer budgets.  

• Creatively solve problems, negotiate, and handle stressful situations in a positive manner. 

• Coordinate project schedules and activities. 

• Ability to identify and resolve program and project issues effectively. 

• Establish and fulfill goals and objectives.  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 10 years of progressively responsible financial and administrative experience in a medium-to-large organization.  

• 5 years of supervisory experience 

• 5 years of experience in performing and supervising financial management of Federal and HUD grants, municipal revenue, and general funds 

WORKING CONDITIONS  

Essential Personnel:  

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel. 

Physical Demands: 

• Light physical work that involves moving and/or lifting at least 20 pounds at a time with or without assistance.  

• Occasional lifting and carrying 

• Frequent walking and standing 

• A full range of body movements including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing. 

• Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of office equipment 

• Clear vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents. 

• Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication with management, employees, and citizens. 

Work Environment: 

• Work primarily indoors in a clean, comfortable environment. 

Equipment Used: 

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computers and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel and menu driven databases and software. 

• This position will require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, etc.) in the course of their employment. 

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

Notice Regarding Colorado Identification Document Protections (HB26‑1283)
As part of the employment eligibility verification process, the city of Aurora may request government-issued identification documents as permitted by law. Original identification documents will be reviewed only as necessary for employment eligibility verification and will not be retained longer than permitted by law. Applicants will retain possession and control of their original identification documents except for any temporary retention permitted or required by law.