Senior Accountant - CSU Pueblo

Colorado State University•Pueblo, CO

About The Position

Colorado State University System invites applications for a Senior Accountant to join a growing financial leadership team committed to strengthening CSU Pueblo’s university's financial stewardship, compliance, and long-term sustainability. The position is a CSU system role that will be assigned to support the CSU Pueblo campus. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in enhancing the CSU Pueblo’s financial operations, supporting significant accounting and audit initiatives, strengthening internal controls, and helping build the financial infrastructure necessary to support CSU Pueblo's continued growth and success. The position works closely with the CSU Pueblo Controller, Vice President for Finance and Administration, and CSU System leadership to improve business processes, implement best practices, and ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to expand their leadership responsibilities, gain broad exposure to higher education finance, and contribute to institution-wide initiatives with visible impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Five or more years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
Experience performing complex reconciliations, financial analysis, or financial reporting responsibilities.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by the proposed start date.
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check.

Nice To Haves

Higher education accounting
Governmental accounting
Not-for-profit accounting
Public sector finance
External audit experience
Financial statement preparation
GASB reporting
Federal and state compliance reporting
Internal controls and audit coordination
ERP systems such as Kuali Financial System (KFS), Banner, or similar enterprise systems
Process improvement, automation, business intelligence, or reporting tools.
Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, CGFM, or related credentials are highly valued.

Responsibilities

Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Analyze and resolve complex accounting issues and account variances.
Assist in the preparation of audited financial statements, footnotes, schedules, state reporting exhibits, and audit workpapers.
Support implementation of accounting standards and reporting requirements.
Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting policies, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
Interpret and apply University, State, Federal, and applicable accounting standards.
Provide guidance to departments on complex financial transactions and reporting requirements.
Recommend improvements to accounting policies and business processes.
Support external audits and audit-related initiatives.
Evaluate and strengthen internal controls and financial processes.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and automation.
Coordinate corrective actions and implementation of financial best practices.
Collaborate with departments across the university to improve financial management and reporting.
Deliver training and develop guidance materials related to accounting practices and financial systems.
Assist leadership in evaluating financial risks and identifying solutions to complex operational challenges.
Provide supervision, coaching, and mentoring for assigned accounting staff.
Support workload planning, coverage strategies, and professional development efforts.
Serve as a trusted resource and leader within the finance organization.
Provide direct supervision and support for assigned accounting personnel (e.g., OFM/Athletics Accountant, General Accountant, A/R team), including performance reviews and coverage planning.