Colorado State University · 4 hours ago
Controller - CSU System / CSU Pueblo
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expColorado State University is a public research institution committed to excellence and engagement. The Controller oversees general and contracts accounting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and advancing modernization initiatives within the university's financial operations.
Education
Responsibilities
Lead all general, contract, AP/AR, and payroll accounting functions. Assist with financial reporting efforts on CSU Pueblo's campus, aligning with CSU System financial reporting standards
Coordinate with the Fort Collins Controller's Office for accounting operations performed on CSU Pueblo's behalf, ensuring alignment, accuracy, and timeliness
Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Maintain general ledger structure, reconciliations, journal entries, and account integrity
Ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability in all financial statements and data
Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external audits, including CSU Pueblo's annual audit and required collaboration with CSU System offices
Provide strategic leadership for accounting functions aligned with CSU Pueblo and CSU System priorities
Deliver financial analysis, forecasting insights, and trend identification to support campus and system decision-making
Lead the BFS-Pueblo accounting team, fostering a culture of ethics, professionalism, accountability, and service
Supervise professional accounting staff
Maintain regular communication and operational alignment with the CSU Fort Collins Controller's Office
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or other related degree from an accredited institution
10 years of progressive professional accounting experience, including public-sector accounting experience
3 years of supervisory experience
Experience with enterprise financial systems
Excellent written communication skills
Demonstrated critical thinking, analytic, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to interpret, implement, and communicate complex accounting standards
Demonstrated experience implementing best-practice accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance frameworks
Ability to devise strategy and resolutions to complex issues with long-term impact
Preferred
Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Experience in higher education accounting
Experience coordinating or supporting public-sector audits
Experience leading accounting modernization or automation initiatives
Benefits
Robust benefits package
Collaborative atmosphere
Focus on work-life balance
Company
Colorado State University
Colorado State University, home of the Rams, where green & gold pride runs deep.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.66MKey Investors
Pivot EnergyCargillOpportunity Now Colorado
2025-08-20Grant· $0.06M
2024-07-16Grant· $1M
2024-03-19Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Candace Mathiason
Co-Founder and Director Women in Science (WiSCI) Network
Antonella Torres Peralta
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