Finance Program Coordinator

Finance Program Coordinator

Salary

$78,027.88 - $113,140.43 Annually

Location

Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07658

Department

Finance

Division

Finance Div

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

10/6/2026 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

The Program Coordinator - Finance supports the Finance Department by overseeing key operational, administrative, and compliance functions. This role coordinates processes that ensure transparency, regulatory compliance, effective vendor documentation, and accurate workflow tracking across the department.

Reporting to Finance leadership, this position serves as a central hub for Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests, prevailing wage compliance, vendor documentation management, and departmental project and workflow tracking through Smartsheet. The Program Coordinator ensures processes are efficient, well-documented, and aligned with County policies and regulatory requirements.

Success in this position requires strong analytical ability, exceptional organizational skills, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities while working closely with internal departments, contractors, vendors, and the public.

Examples of Duties for Success

Records Management & CORA Coordination

• Coordinate and manage the department's response to CORA requests, ensuring compliance with statutory timelines and County policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for CORA inquiries, working with staff to gather, review, and prepare responsive records.
• Maintain documentation, tracking logs, and records management practices that support transparency and audit readiness.
• Support development and maintenance of records retention procedures and document management protocols.

Prevailing Wage Compliance & Contract Support

• Track and monitor prevailing wage documentation submitted by contractors for compliance with County policy and contract requirements.
• Maintain logs, contractor documentation, and other records related to wage compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers, procurement staff, and contractors to collect required wage documents and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with maintenance of contract documentation and vendor compliance files associated with County agreements.

Vendor Documentation & Financial Support

• Organize and maintain vendor documentation and supporting materials used in financial processing.
• Assist with tracking and internal review processes for vendor setup and maintenance of financial records.

Systems Administration & Workflow Tracking

• Manage Smartsheet systems used for workflow, project, and process tracking.
• Develop dashboards, tracking logs, and reporting tools to help Finance leadership monitor operational metrics and workload.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency using system enhancements, automation, and improved tracking processes.

Operational Coordination & Process Improvement

• Coordinate special projects, department initiatives, and process improvement efforts.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for administrative and operational processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and cross-department collaboration on business processes.

Qualifications for Success

• Knowledge of public-sector administrative and operational practices.
• Familiarity with records management, public records requests, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex documentation, tracking systems, and workflow processes with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills with internal staff, external partners, vendors, and the public.
• Experience using project tracking or workflow management platforms such as Smartsheet.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

More Qualifications for Success

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in business operations, finance support, or public-sector operations.
• Experience managing records, compliance documentation, or operational tracking systems preferred.
• Experience supporting regulatory or documentation compliance processes is highly desirable.

License & Background

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver's License upon hire.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check required.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorneys Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• Yes, I understand but disagree.

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This role requires five years of progressively responsible experience in business operations, finance support, or public-sector operations. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field is preferred. Do you meet this preference?

• Yes
• No

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Experience managing records, compliance documentation, or operational tracking systems is preferred. Do you meet this preference?

• Yes
• No

05

Experience supporting regulatory or documentation compliance processes is highly desirable for this role. Do you meet this preference?

• Yes
• No

06

This role requires possession of or ability to obtain a valid Colorado Driver's License upon hire. Do you or can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

07

This position requires coordination between multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance with the County's policies and State law. Briefly describe your experience coordinating work between different stakeholders.

08

Describe your ability to learn new software programs and any experience you have with training end users on software programs.

09

Do you have any experience with prevailing wages? Yes/No. If yes, please briefly describe your experience.

Required Question

Employer Adams County

Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers