Senior Fiscal Grants Analyst - Head Start

Senior Fiscal Grants Analyst - Head Start

Salary

$82,709.56 - $119,928.86 Annually

Location

Pete Mirelez Human Services Center, 11860 Pecos Street, Westminster, CO

Job Type

Project-Designated Full-time

Job Number

07728

Department

Finance

Division

Finance General Accounting

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

11/11/2026 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

To perform a wide variety of responsible and complex accounting and financial tasks, supporting a section of the Head Start department. Responsibilities will include trend and scenario analysis, evaluation of grant regulations and requirements for obligations, ability to foresee spending irregularities with the frequent monitoring of programs, leading the development and implementation of process improvements, proposing applicable changes to policies and procedures, maintaining program compliance with regular fiscal oversight, and acting as a management team member leading in the evaluation of financial consequences of decisions.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Develop and maintain systems, methods, and procedures to facilitate grant budgeting and tracking of allocations.
• Lead the preparation of annual grant budget for submission to Director and BOCC.
• Preparation of grant Cost Allocation Plan (CAP).
• Regular monitoring of the CAP to ensure formulas are accurate and in compliance.
• Preparation of monthly fiscal and budget reports for oversight boards.
• Preparation of Expenditure Authorizations (EAs) and associated business information summaries (BIS).
• Quality control check of vouchers, P-Card statements, etc. prior to grant administrator approval.
• Advise and assist grant administrator with preparation of Annual State Plan that includes original Expenditure Authorization (EA), Business Information Summaries (BIS), and cost projections.
• Preparation of annual grant Cost Projection and follow-up to ensure expenditures are within budget.
• Monthly monitoring of program expenditures to ensure proper allocation to appropriate programs and cost pools.
• Prepare/track monthly budget projection for each program to ensure compliance with allowable expenditure rates as stated in Annual Plan.
• Recommend and reallocate budgeted grant cost categories as necessary.
• Prepare annual sample of vouchers and PC expenditures for audit.
• Regular meetings with grant administrator to discuss fiscal and budget status and strategies.
• Prepare monthly expense reports for grant administrator, program supervisors, and necessary state reporting.
• Prepare and submit grant cash draw requests to state.
• Attend quarterly financial managers meetings with state.
• Prepare yearly contract close-out packages.
• Prepare historical trend analysis information of actual expenditures by program.
• Prepare a monthly line-item budget by program, which supports tracking of yearly grant budget.
• Track training institution expenditures and cost per client.
• Prepare cost/benefit analysis for training programs and outcomes resulting from participant expenditures.
• Monitor and advise administrator on contract monies, track amounts billed and paid against allocations.
• Develop processes to remediate reconciling items from occurring and identify solutions.
• Key liaison for external monitors and independent auditors on accounting matters.
• Responsible to champion improvements to internal control and fiscal procedures.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

To be successful, our ideal candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Principles, methods, and practices of budgeting and finance.
• Principles and practices of mathematics statistics and financial analysis.
• Business letter writing and complex fiscal report preparation.
• Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Interpret, apply, and provide advice regarding pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Interpret, apply, and contribute to administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
• Understand the organization and operation of the county and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Participate in the development of the agencys five-year Consolidated Plan and annual Action Plan.
• Ensure compliance and audit-readiness by maintaining master files.
• Perform special projects and assignments as requested as they relate to fiscal operations.
• Determine long-term financial consequences and make funding suggestions to ensure the department is within budget and in compliance with grant requirements.
• Compile and maintain accurate, complex, and extensive records.
• Maintain calendar with fiscal/grant deadlines.
• Research, analyze, and summarize financial data.
• Provide input to executive decisions regarding fiscal requests, training requests, attendance, and reconciliation of grant expenditures.
• Analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

More Qualifications for Success

• Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of Grant Administration, Finance, Budgeting, Accounting, or related experience.
• Education and Training: Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting.
• License or Certificate: None.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

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

01

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.

02

This role requires a minimum of 4 years of Grant Administration, Finance, Budgeting, Accounting, or related experience. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

This role requires a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

In 4-6 sentences, please describe your experience managing an accounting or financial workload with limited day-to-day supervision. Provide an example of a financial problem, control weakness, or process deficiency you identified and addressed on your own initiative. Please do not list "see resume" as your resume will not be accessed in the initial application screening (please see question 1 in this section).

05

In 4-6 sentences, please describe your experience developing or maintaining financial reports, reconciliations, cost allocation processes, or internal controls. Identify the specific responsibilities you held and any improvements you implemented to increase accuracy, accountability, or compliance. Please do not list "see resume" as your resume will not be accessed in the initial application screening (please see question 1 in this section).

06

In 4-6 sentences, please describe your professional experience in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, or grant fiscal management. Include the types of financial responsibilities you have personally performed, the level of complexity involved, and the extent to which you were responsible for completing the work independently. Please do not list "see resume" as your resume will not be accessed in the initial application screening (please see question 1 in this section).

07

In 4-6 sentences, please describe your experience monitoring grant-funded expenditures for compliance with applicable funding requirements, approved budgets, and cost allocation methodologies. Include your experience identifying and resolving discrepancies, reviewing expenditures for allowability, or preparing for audits. Please do not list "see resume" as your resume will not be accessed in the initial application screening (please see question 1 in this section).

08

In 4-6 sentences, please describe your experience preparing or monitoring budgets, developing expenditure projections, analyzing financial trends, or recommending budget adjustments. Explain how you have used financial information to identify potential issues or inform management decisions. Please do not list "see resume" as your resume will not be accessed in the initial application screening (please see question 1 in this section).

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Employer Adams County

Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

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