Controller at State of Colorado in Fort Morgan, CO

GJG-101170 11/26: THIS IS A NON-CLASSIFIED POSITION

About Morgan Community College (MCC):

MCC is one of 13 colleges comprising the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). The college has been named a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education in the past decade.

MCC is located on I-76, 80 miles northeast of Denver and approximately 100 miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park. MCC provides high quality transferable courses and career & technical education culminating in a variety of certificate, associate, and baccalaureate degree programs through traditional, innovative, and non-traditional delivery methods in an 11,500 square mile regional area of eastern Colorado.

The College serves this vast, rural, agricultural area from its main campus in Fort Morgan and through four regional locations in Bennett, Limon, Burlington and Wray. These locations are 75 to 150 miles from the campus in Fort Morgan.

The College is seeking dynamic, creative individuals who are committed to the community college philosophy, student success, and public service. MCC seeks individuals looking for a rural or small community lifestyle, with excellent conditions for families; proximity to major metropolitan areas; year-round recreation and natural beauty; and a dynamic, forward-looking workplace.

PURPOSE/SUMMARY OF JOB: The Controller is responsible for recording, analyzing, reconciling, and maintaining the institution’s financial records in an automated environment. The position prepares financial statements and reports, conducts financial analyses, and monitors approved budgets. Additional responsibilities include maintaining appropriate internal controls and record security, overseeing grants and contracts accounting, and managing the daily operations of the Accounting Office. The Controller shall perform all duties while promoting opportunities for inclusion, expressing the value of differences, and regularly demonstrating the college’s commitment to the Guiding Principles.

For information about MCC, see the college website: https://www.morgancc.edu/

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other closely related field from an accredited institution. An equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and acquired competencies may substitute for the bachelor’s degree .
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience gained through increasingly responsible management and/or leadership/supervisory positions within accounting or finance including general ledger, cash receipts/disbursements, financial statements, audit and internal controls knowledge.
• Strong working knowledge of automated integrated accounting systems and advanced spreadsheet experience.
• Well-developed financial analysis capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build productive teams.
• Demonstrated visionary leadership, supervision, management, decision making, time management, goal setting, and organizational skills and abilities.
• Occasional long and irregular hours necessitated by special projects, compliance with deadlines, length of institutional day and week and committee service.
• Ability to travel out of town as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other closely related field.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Experience in governmental accounting.
• Experience in higher education accounting.
• Experience in State of Colorado government accounting system (CORE) or Banner.
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing federal and state grant reporting..

Anticipated Start Date: November 2026

Salary and Benefits:

$93,150 to $114,100 based on education, skills and experience. Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance, LTD & benefit package including tuition reimbursement in accordance with Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System policies. No relocation assistance is provided.

*Candidates meeting the qualifications of this position are eligible for a $10,000 hiring incentive, subject to the terms of MCC Hiring Incentives Protocol*

Application Procedures:

Review of applications is ongoing. Apply early for best consideration. Position will remain open until filled. All applicants must use the following link to apply: https://www.morgancc.edu/careers/. All required documents shall be uploaded using this link.

Complete application packets include:

• Cover Letter responding to the position description and required qualifications
• Complete and current resume
• MCC Employment Application: https://www.morgancc.edu/careers/
• Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable during the application process)
• Names and contact information of three recent job-related references who can address your expertise and background for this position

Incomplete application packets may not be considered.

Selection Procedure:

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Final candidates will be invited to travel to the College, at their own expense, to interview with the Screening Committee and college officials.