College Controller - Strategic Finance & Grants

State of Colorado; Fort Morgan (CO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Morgan Community College (MCC) in Fort Morgan seeks a Controller to record, analyze, reconcile, and maintain the college’s financial records in an automated environment. The role prepares financial statements and reports, conducts analyses, and monitors budgets.

The Controller oversees grants and contracts accounting and manages daily operations of the Accounting Office, while upholding internal controls and the college’s Guiding Principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; substitution allowed.
• GAAP knowledge required.
• Experience in accounting/finance with general ledger, cash receipts/disbursements, financial statements, audit, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Record, analyze, reconcile, and maintain the institution’s financial records in an automated environment.
• Prepare financial statements and reports and conduct financial analyses.
• Monitor approved budgets and maintain internal controls.
• Oversee grants and contracts accounting and manage daily Accounting Office operations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership/supervisory

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Master’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Certified Public Accountant

Tools

Automated accounting systems

Advanced spreadsheet applications

CORE or Banner (government accounting systems)

Job description

Morgan Community College (MCC) in Fort Morgan seeks a Controller to record, analyze, reconcile, and maintain the college’s financial records in an automated environment. The role prepares financial statements and reports, conducts analyses, and monitors budgets.

The Controller oversees grants and contracts accounting and manages daily operations of the Accounting Office, while upholding internal controls and the college’s Guiding Principles.