Assistant Controller

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