Job Information
State of Colorado Deputy Controller in Denver, Colorado
Deputy Controller
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Deputy Controller
Salary
$113,200.00 - $130,000.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GJA-298590-04302024-NMC
Department
Colorado Community College System
Opening Date
05/01/2024
Closing Date
5/20/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
9101 E Lowry Blvd Denver, CO 80230
Department Contact Information
Nikki Cimino jobs@cccs.edu
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
Description
Benefits
Department Information
To apply:https://schooljobs.com/careers/cccs/systemoffice
Description of Job
The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) is hiring a Deputy Controller to join our System Office Finance team. This role participates in strategic planning and implementation of valuable initiatives that are designed to improve the community college student experience from a financial perspective. You will be collaborating with cross-functional decision-making groups and facilitating communications as it relates to fiscal needs with the colleges’ and System Office’s accounting departments. You will also supervise three employees. We are looking for someone who has the ability to look at things with a macro-level perspective, who can effectively evaluate risk. If you are looking for an opportunity to work with a collaborative team whose leaders believe in fostering a strong sense of work/life balance, we encourage you to apply!
CCCS provides generous leave, excellent benefits (https://internal.cccs.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits/) , and flexible work schedules, including hybrid-remote work within the state of Colorado.
Duties Include:
Provides system leadership to college controllers and other related staff and assists in the oversight of the preparation of consolidated financial statements for the System.
Assists individual community college controllers with technical accounting, reporting, operating, internal control issues, and troubleshooting.
Assists in financial operations for the System Office, as well as community colleges, collaborating in the development of system-wide accounting operating procedures.
Develops understanding of cost accounting and financial reporting structures and gathers information regarding the colleges’ current fiscal organization, identifying common data elements and controls for developing training, guidance, and best practices system-wide and setting standard fiscal policy.
Provides trainings for monthly monitoring items and year-end close (footnotes, financial statements, related charts and graphs).
Serves as primary contact for external and internal auditors and provides integral assistance in supervision of preparation of consolidated financial statements for System, coordinating the year-end closing calendar and tasks.
Partners with the Chief Accountant and System Controller on technical system and accounting components on the implementation of the System ERP to ensure consistency and standardization of financial reporting practices.
Identifies areas of improvement related to fiscal needs and risks by talking to colleges, working with vendors, coordinating with IT, and implementing new systems as needed while ensuring integrity of the financial data for end users.
Leads and maintains an in-depth level of understanding to assist in developing and prioritizing reports/analytics (Banner, COGNOS, and Colorado Operations Resource Engine (CORE)), and other monitoring tools over fiscal data.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for the degree.
Three years of progressive professional accounting/auditing experience and working with cross-functional teams.
Supplemental Information
Attributes that will contribute to success in this position:
Experience in an audit firm preferred but not required for the role.
CPA license preferred but not required for the role.
Practiced working with cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of general, government, and higher education accounting principles/practices, federal and state grants, financial reporting skills, and working knowledge of GAAP.
Practiced in applying process management techniques to accounting operations.
Critical thinking, judgment and decision making – ability to consider relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate steps to be taken.
Advanced written and oral communication skills.
Ability to perform complicated and detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Stress Tolerance – job requires calmly and effectively addressing high stress situations.
Concern for Others – job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful.
Work Location/Travel Expectations:
This position is located at 9101 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230.
Moderate in-state travel required, some to rural colleges that may require overnight stays; occasional out-of-state travel for conferences.
Alternative work arrangements, including flexible schedules and remote work may be available. All work must be completed in the state of Colorado.
The Colorado Community College System is the state’s largest provider of higher education and workforce training, consisting of 13 colleges and over 35 locations across the state, educating approximately 120,000 students annually. In addition, we train more than 4,000 Coloradans each year through customized employer training programs. Our mission is to provide accessible, responsive learning environments where students can achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation. We are an organization that encourages individuals to bring their whole selves to work.
CCCS believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
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