Town of Breckenridge, CO
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications Location :
Breckenridge, CO Job Type:
Full Time / Year Round Job Number:
2025-00132 Department:
Finance Division:
Finance - Administration Opening Date:
09/12/2025 Closing Date:
10/5/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Position Summary The Town of Breckenridge is seeking an experienced
Director of Finance
to oversee all financial aspects of the Town and drive the organization's financial strategy and planning. The Director of Finance works as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, serves as an internal service arm to other departments, and acts as primary financial advisor to the Town Manager and Town Council. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to bring about positive change and make a lasting impact to the Town of Breckenridge community by continuing to guide the organization towards long-term success.
The Director of Finance is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising the operations and functions of the Finance Department. This key leadership role is also responsible for revenue, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget management and analysis, financial forecasting, cash management, investment analysis and management, external audit, cashiering, Town of Breckenridge tax collection, Short Term Rental (STR) compliance, Business and Occupational License Tax (BOLT) licenses, Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), and utility billing functions. The ideal candidate for this position is a reliable professional with broad knowledge of all accounting, financial, and business principles. This individual is a strategic thinker and effective leader who can assess the financial performance of the Town as well as possible risks and opportunities. BUDGET INFORMATION: The Finance Department coordinates and compiles the Town's operational budget. The Department ensures that the budget complies with the (GASB). The budgeting process for the Town starts in May with participation from all departments and is approved by Town Council as an ordinance before December 1st of each year, for the ensuing year. Please see our Budget Documents For additional details on this position and the Town of Breckenridge, please review our Director of Finance Recruitment Profile.
Essential Job Functions
For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job functions & duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full .
Town of Breckenridge Core Values: The Town of Breckenridge's
Core Values
guide us in fostering an inclusive
Community , embracing
Adaptability
and
Innovation , upholding
Integrity , promoting effective
Communication , and practicing
Stewardship
to responsibly manage Town resources. Qualifications
MINIMUM & DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related field required. Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Finance preferred. Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible accounting/financial management experience required. Five (5) or more years in a supervisory or management role. Municipal or other governmental experience preferred. LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES: A valid Colorado driver's license required within six (6) months of hire. Certified Public Accountant license preferred. Certified Government Financial Manager preferred.
Additional Information COMPENSATION: The hiring salary for this role is $5,576.92 - $7,884.62 bi-weekly DOQ ($145,000 - $205,000 if annualized). The full salary range for this position is $145,000 - $224,900 annualized.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested applicants must apply online for this position and must also attach a resume and cover letter. Potential Housing Available The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps. The Town of Breckenridge strives to offer competitive and diverse benefit options. For eligible "FTYR" employees, these options may include medical, dental, health and dependent care flexible spending plans, retirement, employee assistance (EAP), life insurance, long-term disability, mid-term disability and supplemental insurance.
For further information please click:
Full Time / Regular Benefits . 01
Please select the highest level of education that you've completed:
High School / GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree N/A
02
Please describe the degree(s) you have received: 03
Do you have at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible accounting/financial management experience?
Yes No
04
Do you have at least five (5) or more years of experience in a supervisory or management role?
Yes No
05
Do you have experience working in a municipal or other government setting?
Yes No
06
If applicable, please describe your previous experience working in a municipal or governmental setting: 07
Please describe your interest in working with the Town of Breckenridge Finance Department: 08
Do you have a Certified Public Accountant license?
Yes No
09
Do you possess a Certified Government Financial Manager designation?
Yes No
10
Can you obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within six (6) months of hire?
Yes No
Required Question
Depends on Qualifications Location :
Breckenridge, CO Job Type:
Full Time / Year Round Job Number:
2025-00132 Department:
Finance Division:
Finance - Administration Opening Date:
09/12/2025 Closing Date:
10/5/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Position Summary The Town of Breckenridge is seeking an experienced
Director of Finance
to oversee all financial aspects of the Town and drive the organization's financial strategy and planning. The Director of Finance works as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, serves as an internal service arm to other departments, and acts as primary financial advisor to the Town Manager and Town Council. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to bring about positive change and make a lasting impact to the Town of Breckenridge community by continuing to guide the organization towards long-term success.
The Director of Finance is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising the operations and functions of the Finance Department. This key leadership role is also responsible for revenue, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget management and analysis, financial forecasting, cash management, investment analysis and management, external audit, cashiering, Town of Breckenridge tax collection, Short Term Rental (STR) compliance, Business and Occupational License Tax (BOLT) licenses, Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), and utility billing functions. The ideal candidate for this position is a reliable professional with broad knowledge of all accounting, financial, and business principles. This individual is a strategic thinker and effective leader who can assess the financial performance of the Town as well as possible risks and opportunities. BUDGET INFORMATION: The Finance Department coordinates and compiles the Town's operational budget. The Department ensures that the budget complies with the (GASB). The budgeting process for the Town starts in May with participation from all departments and is approved by Town Council as an ordinance before December 1st of each year, for the ensuing year. Please see our Budget Documents For additional details on this position and the Town of Breckenridge, please review our Director of Finance Recruitment Profile.
Essential Job Functions
For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job functions & duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full .
Town of Breckenridge Core Values: The Town of Breckenridge's
Core Values
guide us in fostering an inclusive
Community , embracing
Adaptability
and
Innovation , upholding
Integrity , promoting effective
Communication , and practicing
Stewardship
to responsibly manage Town resources. Qualifications
MINIMUM & DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related field required. Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Finance preferred. Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible accounting/financial management experience required. Five (5) or more years in a supervisory or management role. Municipal or other governmental experience preferred. LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES: A valid Colorado driver's license required within six (6) months of hire. Certified Public Accountant license preferred. Certified Government Financial Manager preferred.
Additional Information COMPENSATION: The hiring salary for this role is $5,576.92 - $7,884.62 bi-weekly DOQ ($145,000 - $205,000 if annualized). The full salary range for this position is $145,000 - $224,900 annualized.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested applicants must apply online for this position and must also attach a resume and cover letter. Potential Housing Available The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before confirming your job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps. The Town of Breckenridge strives to offer competitive and diverse benefit options. For eligible "FTYR" employees, these options may include medical, dental, health and dependent care flexible spending plans, retirement, employee assistance (EAP), life insurance, long-term disability, mid-term disability and supplemental insurance.
For further information please click:
Full Time / Regular Benefits . 01
Please select the highest level of education that you've completed:
High School / GED Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree N/A
02
Please describe the degree(s) you have received: 03
Do you have at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible accounting/financial management experience?
Yes No
04
Do you have at least five (5) or more years of experience in a supervisory or management role?
Yes No
05
Do you have experience working in a municipal or other government setting?
Yes No
06
If applicable, please describe your previous experience working in a municipal or governmental setting: 07
Please describe your interest in working with the Town of Breckenridge Finance Department: 08
Do you have a Certified Public Accountant license?
Yes No
09
Do you possess a Certified Government Financial Manager designation?
Yes No
10
Can you obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within six (6) months of hire?
Yes No
Required Question