Controller - Higher Ed Finance Leader (Grants & Budgets)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental and vision 보험

Tuition reimbursement

Hiring incentive: $10,000

Job summary

Morgan Community College (MCC) seeks a dynamic Controller to record, analyze, reconcile, and maintain the college’s financial records in an automated environment. The role prepares financial statements, analyzes budgets, and ensures internal controls while overseeing grants and contracts accounting.

The Controller will manage the daily Operations of the Accounting Office, support inclusion, and align with MCC’s Guiding Principles. November 2026 start date anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; substitution possible.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience in progressively responsible management/leadership roles in accounting or finance including general ledger, cash receipts/disbursements, financial statements, audit and internal controls.
• Strong working knowledge of automated accounting systems and advanced spreadsheet experience.
• Well-developed financial analysis capabilities and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated visionary leadership, supervision, management, decision making, time management, goal setting, and organizational skills.
• Occasional long and irregular hours and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Record, analyze, reconcile, and maintain MCC’s financial records in an automated environment.
• Prepare financial statements and reports; conduct financial analyses.
• Monitor approved budgets and maintain internal controls and record security.
• Oversee grants and contracts accounting; manage daily Operations of the Accounting Office.
• Promote inclusion and MCC Guiding Principles in all duties.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Financial analysis

Spreadsheet proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Leadership/ Supervisory

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Master’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

CORE (CO government system)

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Job description

Morgan Community College (MCC) seeks a dynamic Controller to record, analyze, reconcile, and maintain the college’s financial records in an automated environment. The role prepares financial statements, analyzes budgets, and ensures internal controls while overseeing grants and contracts accounting.

The Controller will manage the daily Operations of the Accounting Office, support inclusion, and align with MCC’s Guiding Principles. November 2026 start date anticipated.