Controller - CSU System / CSU Pueblo

Colorado State University • Denver, CO

6d • $125,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Controller oversees general and contracts accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, and internal controls. The role is responsible for implementing and sustaining best-practice accounting processes and internal control frameworks for a public institution, advancing modernization initiatives, and ensuring CSU's accounting operations meet professional and regulatory standards. This position ensures accuracy, reliability, and integrity in financial data; safeguards institutional assets; and maintains full compliance with GAAP, GASB, the Uniform Guidance, State of Colorado fiscal rules, and applicable CSU System and campus policies. For full consideration, please apply by February 6, 2026. This position will be open until filled.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.
• With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees