Summary
Description
Support Colorado’s Forests Through Fiscal Stewardship – Join Us as a Finance Specialist!
Do you have a talent for numbers, attention to detail, and a passion for making an impact? The Colorado State Forest Service is seeking a Finance Specialist to help manage the financial health of programs that protect and sustain Colorado’s forests. Apply today!
Location: Fort Collins, CO – with the flexibility of a hybrid schedule!
Salary: $65,000 – $68,500 (based on experience)
In this role, you’ll:
- Provide financial guidance to staff across the agency on budgets, expenditures, and reporting.
- Assist in managing grant closeouts, reconciliations, and cost-share tracking.
- Train and support staff in CSU financial systems and compliance requirements.
- Help oversee the financial operations of 400+ agency accounts and programs.
- Collaborate closely with CSU’s Office of Sponsored Programs on sponsored projects.
Identify and resolve budgetary challenges while supporting strategic fiscal decisions.
This position is a key part of the CSFS Finance Team—a collaborative group dedicated to ensuring efficiency, transparency, and consistency in financial operations across the agency. You’ll work independently, think critically, and help empower teams statewide to manage resources effectively.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to stewarding Colorado’s forests.
- Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities to learn and grow.
- Collaborate with passionate professionals across diverse forestry programs.
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule and supportive team culture.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, communications, or a related field
- Minimum of two years of professional finance or accounting experience
- Strong written communication and organizational skills
Why Choose Colorado State Forest Service?
We not only value our forests; we also value our employees. Joining our team comes with incredible benefits:
- Identity Wear Stipend: Elevate your professional image with a stipend for personalized wear.
- Connectivity Privilege: Stay seamlessly connected with either a cell phone allowance or a provided work cell.
- Premium Healthcare Benefits: Prioritize your well-being with access to exclusive and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
- Time-Off: Recharge with 15 days of sick leave and 24 days of annual leave earned each year.
- Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with a remarkable 12% employer contribution to your retirement plan.
- Assistance Program: Access premium well-being resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional Development: Enhance your skills through personalized professional training opportunities facilitated by CSU.
- Educational Empowerment: Receive 9 hours of education credits annually through CSU.
- Tuition Privileges for Family: Secure your family's future with 50% off tuition for children, partner, and spouse.
- Community Leadership Initiative: Give back to your community with paid administrative leave dedicated to volunteering.
How to Apply:
Ready to bring your financial expertise to a mission that matters—sustaining Colorado’s forests and communities for generations to come. Apply now!
For full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:59pm MT on December 1, 2025. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
CSU is an EO employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
