JOB LOCATION
15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555
Cit y of Aurora , Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity , Respect, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
Diverse community
Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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…