Description

Auraria Campus (Auraria Higher Education Center) is seeking a Controller that is responsible for overseeing the financial and accounting operations, including the development and management of the financial processes, policies, and internal controls. The Controller position reports to the Director of Finance and Business Services in the Division of Finance.

This is a Non-Classified position, performing the outlined duties with the Auraria Higher Education Center. 
This position is eligible for hybrid work after an initial training period and based on business needs/operations. Hybrid work schedule may include up to 2 days remote and will include at least 3 days in office.

Team Leadership: (30%)

Manage the daily operations of the Controller's Office to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
Strategically structure the management and accounting staff work to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Manage talent of managerial and accounting staff to develop individuals and the team.
Inspire performance through goal setting, mentoring, monitoring achievement and recognition of outcomes.
Build the team through a positive work environment, effective peer collaboration, and advocacy with leadership. 

Professional Financial Management: (25%)

Provide professional accounting expertise in the operation and management of accounting systems and financial reporting requirements required by state statute, AHEC fiscal rules and standards, state controller directives and state auditor financial reporting requirements.
Maintain the general ledger structure, reconciliations, journal entries, and account integrity. Monitor trial balance reports for accuracy and necessary adjustments. 
Manage the financial structure, system controls, and access management for all finance-related software including State systems, banking platforms, and card processing, etc., and supports the development of financial frameworks and procedures for departmental revenue, tax, and related systems.
Serve as the administrator for the Bank and manages and monitors bank and treasury accounts.
Manage the accounting procedures manual that provides guidance to Accounting Managers and Accountants to ensure compliance with law, fiscal rules, and organizational policy.
Maintain sufficient segregation of duties, by ensuring at least two people are involved in all financial transactions. This position will serve as an independent review on many transactions to ensure duties are segregated.
Ensure appropriate internal control structures exist and are maintained.
Prepare and submit the annual Financial Responsibility and Accountability Act reporting.
Coordinate accounting processes with the Director of Procurement to ensure compliance with AHEC Fiscal and Procurement Rules.
Provide the Director of Finance and Business Services with recommendations for improving, updating and automating AHEC's accounting processes and systems.

Financial Reporting: (25%)

Preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and deadlines.
Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements for presentation to the Board and Senior Management.
Conduct periodic audits of financial systems to ensure the accuracy of reports and that all transactions are reported in a manner that provides required asset, liability, revenue, expenditure, and net assets (fund balance) information to managers. 
Provide quarterly and annual financial disclosure information of all bonded indebtedness to nationally recognized municipal securities information repository (EMMA) as recognized by the Securities and Exchange Commission and required by bond resolutions.
Monitor revenue and expenses to ensure sufficient cash flow for operational requirements. Prepare and present cash flow statements and forecasts.
Participate in budget planning and monitoring results for departments.
Work with departments to ensure accurate internal financial reporting.

Manage and Complete Annual Audit: (20%)

Manage the annual audit process conducted by the State Auditor and prepare the annual financial statements and related audit reporting in accordance with GAAP and GASB. 
Provide timely and accurate financial reports to the State Controller, State Auditor, and the external contract auditors working on behalf of the State Auditor.
Supervise the development and conduct periodic audits of systems for internal controls that reasonably ensure the accuracy of the recording of transactions and the safeguarding of State assets.

*For full description please visit the State of Colorado careers page

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited College or University.
• Minimum of ten years of leadership experience in finance and administration, which includes progressively responsible management experience in accounting and audits.  
• Experience supervising and leading accounting, finance or audit teams.  
• Experience with financial statement preparation including year-end audits, adjustments, and closing entries.
• Demonstrated experience and professional working knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and fund accounting principles.
• Experience in a high-level role requiring work on multiple projects and the ability to prioritize work to meet required deadlines.
• High degree of experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word.
• Five years working within a complex financial software system.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• CPA license.
• Master's or Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Ten or more years of experience leading a financial or accounting team.
• Ten or more years of professional accounting experience.
• University or College leadership experience with finances or accounting.
• State of Colorado department leadership experience with finance or accounting.
• Experience with State of Colorado statues, fiscal rules and procedures, GAAP, GASB, and fund accounting.
• Experience working with revenue generating business financials and managing debt service.
• Experience working with the Colorado Financial Reporting System (CORE).
• Five years managing financial activity in a complex financial software system. 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal and financial background check.
• Must be able to work on-site 3-5 days/week, between the hours of 8am-5pm.

*For full qualifications please visit the State of Colorado careers page