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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

• Completed bachelor’s degree in
  Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from an accredited institution.
• Three years professional accounting
  experience.
• Supervisory experience.

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

• Related experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience utilizing
  Banner financial reporting system.
• Advanced experience in Excel, Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of State of Colorado Fiscal
  Rules, Banner, COGNOS, CORE, GAAP, and GASB.

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:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred
  qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and
  abilities.
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred. Official transcripts are required if hired
  for the position.
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can
  address your expertise and background for this position.

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

• Ability to navigate differences effectively and respectfully in the workplace.
• Adhere to college, system and state policies and
  procedures.
• Strong customer service skills and relationship building techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel to multiple campuses to support department needs.
• Maintain confidentiality while working effectively with all
  constituents.
• Manage and complete multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting critical deadlines.
• Employ judgment and
  analytical skills related to Financial Services functions.
• Encourage a collaborative and team-based environment.
• Work
  effectively with students, faculty, and staff and outside agencies; relate to people of various cultural backgrounds, communication styles,
  abilities and appearances and help staff do the same.
• Generate required department reports periodically.
• Work
  independently as well as work in a team setting.
• Attend various department and college wide meetings as scheduled.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Ability to identify and implement imaginative and entrepreneurial
  solutions to complex problems.

As part of the State of Colorado, PPSC offers a competitive benefits package:

• PERA retirement
  benefits.
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) English Spanish
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
• Life and Disability Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Accrued Annual and Sick Leave.
• Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan
  Forgiveness Program.

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.