Controller

Job no: 493315
Work type: Full Time
Location: Fort Morgan
Categories: Administrator

POSITION LOCATION: Fort Morgan, CO. This position requires occasional travel.

EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICS: Full-Time (Exempt Administrative Appointment, 260 days), 1.0FTE

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:

$86,610 to $104,880 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.

Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close:

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