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Tracking Code: 602012223-2213_40294
Work Type: Full-time
Categories: Professional/Technical
Salary: $85,000 - $88,000 annual gross
This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.
The Assistant Controller provides support to the Senior Director of Financial Services/Controller. This position will implement internal accounting controls, manage month-end closing in a timely and accurate manner, review financial statements to ensure proper reporting, reconcile the College financial reporting system to the State of Colorado (CORE) accounting system, oversee financial aspects of capital construction and fixed asset activity, maintain Chart of Accounts structure and financial system user access, perform various accounting functions and compliance review related to grants and financial aid, serve as a reference for College, Colorado Community College System, and State of Colorado policies and procedures, assist in year-end close and the annual financial audit, supervise accounting staff in a hybrid remote work environment, and promote a positive and diverse work environment.
Reports To: Senior Director of Financial Services/Controller
Supervises: Five positions: Senior Accountant, General Staff Accountant, Staff Accountant Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable Specialist, and Accounting Specialist.
Minimum Qualifications
Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.
Preferred Qualifications
For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on February 17, 2026. Applications accepted until position is filled.
Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.
Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.
Visa support is not available for this position.
Application Instructions: Application must be submitted online. Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration. A complete application will include:
This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits. Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.
Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.
Essential Functions
Management of Accounting System: Provide guidance and training of policies and processes related to fiscal management, including College internal procedures, CCCS Standard Accounting Procedures (SAP), State of Colorado Fiscal Rules, GAAP, GASB, and NACUBO. Manage month-end closing accurately by required deadlines. Establish and implement internal accounting controls. Maintain Chart of Accounts structure and financial system user access. Extract data from the financial reporting system and related sub-systems to identify and correct variances. Perform reconciliations and cash management related to grants and financial aid. Reconcile the College financial reporting system to the State of Colorado (CORE) accounting system. Prepare or approve journal entries to ensure accurate financial statements.
Fiscal Year-end Tasks: Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements and related schedules, footnotes, and exhibits as required by the Colorado Community College System, the Office of the State Controller, and the Office of the State Auditor. Compile information by collecting, identifying, and reconciling financial data. Aid with annual audit requests.
Cash Management: Monitor all College bank accounts. Review wire transfers between bank accounts and State Treasury Office. Analyze cash transactions on State of Colorado (CORE) accounting system and prepare required entries for posting to College’s financial reporting system. Reconcile activity to ensure that all required entries have been processed.
Supervisory Duties: Supervise, develop, and evaluate staff. Establish goals and professional development opportunities. Ensure that tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner with a hybrid remote work environment. Promote a positive and diverse work environment. Follow hiring and recruiting practices for vacant positions. Provide guidance and training for employees.
Fixed Asset/Capital Construction: Approve entries to record all capitalized fixed asset purchases and monthly depreciation. Analyze reporting system extracts; identify and correct reconciling items. Implement changes in account coding in the purchasing sub-system to meet fiscal reporting requirements. Review payment vouchers for capital construction projects. Reconcile capital construction project encumbrances, payments, and retainage balances. Complete fund and org requests new capital construction projects.
Grants/Financial Aid: Approve entries to record activity related to grants and financial aid. Review reconciliations, invoices, and draw requests for accuracy prior to submission for final approval by Controller. Complete fund and org requests for new grants.
Accounts Payable: Review and approve accounts payable invoice reports, travel, and official functions. Approve check disbursement packet on a weekly basis. Ensure that prepaid expenses and accruals are booked accurately and timely during year-end closing process.
Additional Duties: Special projects, committees, and other strategic tasks as assigned.
General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
As part of the State of Colorado, PPSC offers a competitive benefits package:
This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.
EEO Statement: Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. Pikes Peak State College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
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