Chief Financial Officer. (, CO, United States)

Description Of Job This position is located within the Administration Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and serves as part of the Department’s enterprise financial leadership structure. The work unit provides enterprise accounting, budget development and management, fiscal policy oversight, and financial reporting services that support CDPHE’s statewide public health and environmental protection mission. The unit is responsible for delivering the Department’s core financial operations, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll and timekeeping oversight, cost allocation, grants financial management, and the enforcement of applicable fiscal laws, policies, and standards. These functions ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliant stewardship of state and federal funds. The work unit also leads the Department’s annual budget development and implementation activities, including coordination with the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), the Legislative Joint Budget Committee (JBC), and Legislative Council. Responsibilities include managing the Department’s annual budget request process, overseeing budget execution, supporting fiscal decision‑making across divisions, and providing centralized financial services and reporting. What You Will Be Doing The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide executive leadership over the department’s financial operations and to serve as a trusted fiscal advisor to the Executive Director and Senior Executive Team. The department’s $887M budget is a complex funding mix of federal grants, fee‑based cash funds, and general fund. The CFO is responsible for the strategic oversight and integration of departmental financial functions, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, grants management, and internal controls. This role ensures sound stewardship of public funds, compliance with state and federal requirements, and the delivery of accurate, timely, and decision‑ready financial information to support executive leadership and policy decisions. As a member of the Senior Executive Team, the CFO plays a central role in shaping the department’s fiscal strategy and long‑term sustainability. The position oversees the department’s annual budget development and execution process on behalf of the Executive Director and represents CDPHE on fiscal matters with the Governor’s Office, Office of State Planning and Budgeting, Joint Budget Committee, Office of the State Controller, federal agencies, and auditors. Key Responsibilities Include Providing enterprise‑wide fiscal leadership and financial risk management across all divisions. Overseeing accounting, budget, payroll, grants compliance, and financial reporting functions. Leading the department’s annual budget request, execution, and legislative support processes. Ensuring strong internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Advising executive leadership on fiscal strategy, risk, and long‑range planning. Driving continuous improvement in fiscal processes, systems, and data integrity. Supervising senior financial managers and building a cohesive, high‑performing fiscal organization. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field. Five plus (5) years of progressively responsible experience in executive‑level leadership financial management, budgeting, accounting, or fiscal policy within a large and fiscally complex organization. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field. One or more of the following: Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM). Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO). Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, budgeting, accounting, or fiscal policy within a large and complex organization. Five (5) years of executive‑level fiscal leadership, including supervision of professional financial staff and responsibility for enterprise financial operations in state or local government. Direct responsibility for large‑scale public sector budgets (e.g., $500M), including management of General Fund, cash funds, and federal grant funding streams. Experience establishing financial policies, internal controls, and audit readiness processes. Experience providing executive‑level financial analysis and strategic fiscal advice to senior leadership. Experience managing federal grants and compliance with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance). Experience managing Single Audit processes and coordinating federal audit responses. Experience working with legislatures, budget committees, or executive budget offices. Experience with Colorado statewide fiscal systems (CORE, eProcurement tools, OSA/OSC processes). Experience implementing enterprise financial systems or financial process modernization initiatives. Experience managing fiscal operations during emergencies or disaster response, including administration of federally funded response programs (e.g., FEMA, CDC). Conditions Of Employment Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE. Benefits Employee wellness programs and facilities Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans Medical and dental health plans Paid life insurance Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs Excellent work‑life programs, such as flexible schedules, and A variety of employee resource groups E‑Verify CDPHE uses E‑Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. ADAAA Accommodations The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Daniel Mckenna at [email protected] or call 303‑692‑6319 . J-18808-Ljbffr

Director, Product Management (Portland)

Job Title: Director, Product Management Location: Hybrid - New York, NY; Reston, VA; Portland, OR (Or Remote) Comscore is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. This includes individuals currently on F-1 OPT, CPT, or any other visa status that would require future sponsorship. About This Role The Director, Product Management position is an important and visible role with Comscore product teams. You will be responsible for developing plans and roadmaps for new and existing products in the Digital or TV product portfolios with the goal of enhancing Comscore’s offerings to meet market demand. You will translate business objectives into developmental requirements and break down business goals into discrete actionable system changes and new development requirements. You will have the opportunity to manage and lead transformational enhancements to the Digital or TV product portfolio that will drive client adoption and revenue growth. You must be able to translate business objectives into developmental requirements, using Agile principles and tools. Successful candidates will make key contributions to the product portfolio’s success in improving Comscore’s position and recognition as the preeminent leader in the market space. What You'll Do Demonstrate success in product development using design thinking and a customer‑centric approach Have proven ability to problem solve and innovate in a cross‑functional team environment to deliver solutions that delight clients Experience partnering with Engineering to deliver data‑driven solutions that can scale and are cost‑effective to operate Have ability to analyze market and competitive landscape to identify product features to build into our offerings Demonstrate approach to prioritizing emerging technical advances and translating them to commercial revenue growth opportunities and product development requirements Proven ability to analyze data and create impactful industry‑facing narratives in conjunction with Product Marketing, and potentially with industry leaders Ability to manage and inspire high performing teams What You'll Need 8 years of Product Management experience Ability to anticipate market direction; build nimble team that can adapt and quickly innovate to meet changing needs Keen understanding of Comscore's markets, clients, competitors and competitors' clients Expert level knowledge of Comscore's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats Able to build capability in direct reports and managerial bench strength Excellent business acumen and strategic thinking Polished communication and presentation skills Prior experience in digital or television advertising (either buy side or sell side), or prior experience in digital or television audience measurement, is highly recommended. Compensation for this role ranges from $155,000 - $170,000 annually, commensurate with the candidate’s experience, qualifications and location. About Comscore At Comscore, we’re pioneering the future of cross‑platform media measurement, arming organizations with the insights they need to make decisions with confidence. Central to this aim are our people who work together to simplify the complex on behalf of our clients & partners. Though our roles and skills are varied, we’re united by our commitment to five underlying values: Integrity, Velocity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Servant Leadership. If you’re motivated by big challenges and interested in helping some of the largest and most important media properties and brands navigate the future of media, we’d love to hear from you. Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) is a trusted partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms. With a data footprint that combines digital, linear TV, over‑the‑top and theatrical viewership intelligence with advanced audience insights, Comscore allows media buyers and sellers to quantify their multiscreen behavior and make business decisions with confidence. A proven leader in measuring digital and set‑top box audiences and advertising at scale, Comscore is the industry’s emerging, third‑party source for reliable and comprehensive cross‑platform measurement. EEO Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To comply with federal law, Comscore participates in E‑Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E‑Verify process after hire. J-18808-Ljbffr

Product Management Director - Property Tax (Durham)

What You'll Do Avalara is seeking a Director, Customer Engineering to lead the customer-facing technical engineering function for Avalara Property Tax. Reporting directly to the General Manager of Property Tax, this leader will be the senior technical point of accountability for complex application integrations, strategic customer setup, implementation assurance, and partner technical excellence. Avalara Property Tax is a high-growth application addressing an estimated $5 billion total addressable market. Success requires a Customer Experience motion that gives new customers confidence from the start: the right integration strategy, the right technical architecture, strong partner guidance, and a clear path from setup to value. This role will serve as the technical bridge between customers, certified implementation partners, Product, and Engineering. The Director will lead complex integrations involving APIs, MCP servers, Snowflake, Blackhole API, and major ERP connector ecosystems, and will also serve as the technical leader of the Center of Excellence for the certified implementation partner program. Customer Engineering will be the tip of the spear for innovation. Product Engineers on the team may use AI-enabled development tools, such as Cursor and code-assist agents, to prototype customer workflows, test integration patterns, and create near-production-ready accelerators. Product and Engineering will then move validated prototypes through roadmap prioritization, architectural review, security and control validation, hardening, and release management. What Your Responsibilities Will Be Customer Engineering Leadership Build and lead a Customer Engineering function that combines solution architecture, implementation engineering, product-engineering prototyping, partner enablement, and customer-facing technical communication. Establish operating standards, review practices, documentation expectations, and governance that accelerate strategic setup without bypassing Product, Engineering, the Architecture Review Board, Security, or compliance controls. Serve as the senior technical voice for strategic accounts, complex implementations, partner escalations, and customer executive assurance. Complex Integrations and Solution Architecture Lead technical discovery, solution design, and architecture review for complex Avalara Property Tax integrations, including APIs, MCP servers, Snowflake, Blackhole API, and major ERP connector ecosystems. Guide customers through data flows, authentication and authorization, ERP connectivity, observability, testing, security, data-handling, and supportability considerations. Create reusable reference architectures, implementation blueprints, integration test plans, and go-live readiness checklists. Innovation and AI-Enabled Prototyping Lead an AI-enabled prototyping discipline using tools such as Cursor, code-assist agents, automated test generation, API mocking, and documentation generation to accelerate validated learning. Define near-production-ready handoff criteria for Product and Engineering, including the customer problem, business value, technical design, test results, security considerations, data impacts, and supportability notes. Convert customer and partner implementation friction into quantified product insights and reusable accelerators that reduce time-to-value across the customer base. Certified Implementation Partner Center of Excellence Serve as the technical leader for the Center of Excellence supporting the certified implementation partner program. Create technical certification standards, enablement materials, sandbox/lab exercises, reference builds, architecture guidelines, and quality review gates. Train and certify partners on Avalara Property Tax integration patterns, APIs, data flows, ERP connector ecosystems, and implementation best practices. Establish partner escalation paths, technical design reviews, implementation QA, and continuous-improvement mechanisms that measure partner readiness, quality, capacity, and customer satisfaction. Cross-Functional Operating Model Partner with the GM to inform product direction through customer signals, market feedback, implementation learnings, partner feedback, and technical feasibility. Partner with Product to prioritize validated prototypes, roadmap candidates, workflow gaps, and implementation friction. Partner with Engineering and the Architecture Review Board to ensure production releases meet architectural standards, secure SDLC requirements, scalability, reliability, controls, and supportability expectations. Partner with Customer Experience, Sales, Solutions Consulting, Support, and Managed Services to create a seamless journey from opportunity through renewal. What You'll Need to be Successful Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field; equivalent practical experience considered. 10 years of experience in enterprise SaaS, customer engineering, solution architecture, integration engineering, technical services, implementation, or professional services. 5 years of people leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, and leading senior technical talent in a matrixed organization. Proven experience leading complex customer-facing technical engagements, including executive-level architecture discussions and escalations. Deep understanding of API-based integrations, enterprise application architecture, data flows, SaaS/cloud patterns, identity and access management, integration testing, observability, and secure implementation practices. Experience with enterprise data platforms such as Snowflake and with major ERP systems or ERP connector ecosystems. Ability to guide technical teams using modern AI development tools responsibly, including AI-assisted prototyping, test generation, documentation, and code review workflows. Strong operating discipline around prototype governance, supportability, security review, and handoff to Product and Engineering. Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and ability to influence across Product, Engineering, Customer Experience, Sales, and partner teams. Preferred Qualifications Property tax, tax compliance, finance, or regulated workflow domain expertise. Experience with Avalara products or related compliance automation platforms. Hands‑on familiarity with MCP server architectures, Snowflake, Blackhole API, ERP connectors, data migration, and implementation automation. Experience building a certified implementation partner program, technical Center of Excellence, partner academy, or partner quality framework. Experience in high-growth enterprise SaaS environments with complex implementation, integration, and adoption motions. Professional Services, Customer Success Engineering, Forward Deployed Engineering, or Managed Services leadership experience. MBA or advanced technical degree a plus. Success Measures Faster time-to-value and strategic setup completion for new Avalara Property Tax customers. Higher integration quality, fewer preventable implementation escalations, and reduced post-go-live defects. Increased certified partner capacity, quality, independence, and customer satisfaction. Stronger conversion of customer and partner insights into validated product roadmap inputs. Higher customer confidence and implementation satisfaction through visible technical leadership. How This Role Aligns Product and Engineering This role accelerates discovery, validation, and technical learning; it does not bypass Product or Engineering ownership. Customer Engineering owns prototypes, implementation patterns, technical enablement, and evidence gathering. Product owns roadmap prioritization, market fit, packaging, user experience, and release decisioning. Engineering owns production architecture, code quality, security, scalability, controls, and release readiness. The goal is to reduce ambiguity before Engineering commits, give Product better validated evidence, and give customers confidence that Avalara has deep technical expertise guiding strategic setup and integration success. Avalara is an AI-first Company You’ll bring experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here. You’ll apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers. You’ll grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit too. How We'll Take Care of You Total Rewards In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses. Health & Wellness Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance. Inclusive culture and diversity Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship. What You Need To Know About Avalara We’re defining the relationship between tax and tech. We’ve already built an industry-leadin

Managing Director of Media Engagement (Washington)

Position Summary Groundwork’s impact has grown considerably in recent years, including through the launch of our Economic Speakers Bureau, which is helping diversify the expert voices shaping news coverage of the economy. Groundwork seeks a Managing Director of Media Engagement to serve as a senior leader responsible for driving Groundwork’s press and media operations and expanding the reach and influence of our economic narrative work. This is a new role within the Groundwork communications team that integrates leadership of the Economic Speakers Bureau with management of our in-house press operation to build great connectivity and increase our ability to launch and sustain surround‑sound communications campaigns. Key Responsibilities Oversee all press and earned media operations at Groundwork, ensuring a coordinated, proactive, and high‑impact approach to earned media coverage across traditional, digital, and new media platforms. Translate Groundwork’s overarching communications strategy into targeted media campaigns, rapid response operations, and proactive press outreach efforts. Directly manage the press team (2‑4 staff), providing editorial direction, day‑to‑day supervision, and hands‑on support to build a high‑performing press operation. Lead and manage the Economic Speakers Bureau, working with the ESB’s pitching and booking operation to expand and steward Groundwork’s roster of expert spokespeople, coordinate placements, provide wraparound support to experts, and track impact across media channels. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, producers, bookers, and hosts across national broadcast, print, digital, and new media outlets. Serve as a senior editorial voice on press materials, helping craft and edit press releases, media advisories, op‑eds, statements, talking points, and briefings, ensuring they are crisp, strategic, and on message. Monitor and analyze the daily news cycle and evolving media landscape to identify opportunities for Groundwork experts and research to shape national economic conversations. Work in coordination with Groundwork’s digital strategy team to ensure seamless integration and cross‑amplification between the digital and press operations to expand Groundwork’s communications footprint. Collaborate closely with the Policy, Advocacy, and Research and Partnerships teams to develop and execute integrated rollout plans for Groundwork reports, campaigns, major announcements, events, and partnerships. Advise the SVP of Communications on emerging press opportunities, risks, and trends, including shifts in the new and alternative media ecosystem. Represent Groundwork with media partners, coalition allies, and other external stakeholders as appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications 10–15 years of progressive experience in advocacy, political or nonprofit external communications roles, with a significant portion in senior or leadership positions and a strong track record of generating high‑impact press coverage at the national level. Experience creating infrastructure, building teams, and working in close collaboration with other teams/verticals to advance organizational objectives. Deep, established relationships across the national media landscape, including broadcast bookers, producers, reporters, editors, and emerging voices in new and alternative media. Thoughtful approach to coaching, feedback, and professional growth; experience motivating teams to perform at a high level in dynamic environments. Sharp, fast writer and editor who can turn complex economic policy into compelling, accessible media content under deadline pressure. News‑fanatic who closely tracks economic and political narratives across a wide range of media outlets and understands what makes a story break through. Fluent in the new and alternative media space, including newsletters, podcasts, and media content creators; smart ideas for reaching audiences in a fragmented information environment. Savvy strategist who anticipates the news cycle, identifies the right moments for Groundwork’s voice, and builds the partnerships needed to amplify impact. Well‑versed in complex economic topics such as inflation, tax policy, or labor markets; energized by translating them into messaging that resonates with broad audiences. Organized, detail‑oriented, and thrives in fast‑paced, dynamic environments. Familiar with the progressive economic policy, think tank, and advocacy community in Washington, D.C., and on the Hill. Committed to a just, inclusive, and robust economy that delivers opportunity and dignity to all. Preferred Qualifications Experience running or overseeing a speakers bureau, surrogacy program, or similar expert deployment initiative. Senior press or communications leadership role in an advocacy organization, political campaign, congressional office, or government agency. Deep background or expertise in economic policy issues, including fiscal policy, labor, trade, or financial regulation. Strong existing relationships in new and alternative media, including podcast producers, content creators, and influencer networks. Salary & Benefits Salary range: $160,000 – $180,000 annually. Benefits include five weeks of vacation and personal leave, two week‑long office closures, additional time off for floating and federal holidays, zero‑premium health insurance, a generous HRA, a retirement contribution of up to 6%, up to 16 weeks parental leave, health club and cell‑phone reimbursements, and more. Location & Schedule Washington, D.C. Hybrid workplace: two days a week in the office and three days remote, with occasional in‑person work for events and special projects. Exempt position. Reports to Senior Vice President of Communications J-18808-Ljbffr