Controller - Higher Education & Grants Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental & vision

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Morgan Community College (MCC) seeks a Controller to lead the Accounting Office, recording and reconciling the college's financial data, and ensuring internal controls.

The position oversees grants and contracts accounting, prepares financial statements, and supports budgeting and reporting. Requires GAAP knowledge, strong leadership, and willingness to travel as needed. Anticipated start is November 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field; equivalent combination acceptable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience in management/leadership within accounting or finance including general ledger, cash receipts/disbursements, financial statements, audits and internal controls.
• Strong working knowledge of automated accounting systems and advanced spreadsheet experience.
• Well-developed financial analysis capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build productive teams.
• Visionary leadership, supervision, management, decision making, time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Record, analyze, reconcile, and maintain MCC's financial records in an automated environment.
• Prepare financial statements and reports; monitor budgets.
• Maintain internal controls and record security; oversee grants and contracts accounting.
• Manage daily operations of the Accounting Office; promote inclusion and MCC Guiding Principles.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

People leadership

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

General Ledger software

Advanced spreadsheets

CORE/Banner experience

Job description

Morgan Community College (MCC) seeks a Controller to lead the Accounting Office, recording and reconciling the college's financial data, and ensuring internal controls.

The position oversees grants and contracts accounting, prepares financial statements, and supports budgeting and reporting. Requires GAAP knowledge, strong leadership, and willingness to travel as needed. Anticipated start is November 2026.