Controller

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION LOCATION: Fort Morgan, CO. This position requires occasional travel.  

EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICS: Full-Time (Exempt Administrative Appointment, 260 days), 1.0FTE

PURPOSE/SUMMARY OF JOB: The Controller is responsible for recording, analyzing, reconciling, and maintaining the institution’s financial records in an automated environment. The position prepares financial statements and reports, conducts financial analyses, and monitors approved budgets. Additional responsibilities include maintaining appropriate internal controls and record security, overseeing grants and contracts accounting, and managing the daily operations of the Accounting Office. The Controller shall perform all duties while promoting opportunities for inclusion, expressing the value of differences, and regularly demonstrating the college’s commitment to the Guiding Principles.

For information about MCC, see the college website:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other closely related field from an accredited institution. An equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and acquired competencies may substitute for the bachelor’s degree . 
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience gained through increasingly responsible management and/or leadership/supervisory positions within accounting or finance including general ledger, cash receipts/disbursements, financial statements, audit and internal controls knowledge.
• Strong working knowledge of automated integrated accounting systems and advanced spreadsheet experience.
• Well-developed financial analysis capabilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build productive teams.
• Demonstrated visionary leadership, supervision, management, decision making, time management, goal setting, and organizational skills and abilities.
• Occasional long and irregular hours necessitated by special projects, compliance with deadlines, length of institutional day and week and committee service. 
• Ability to travel out of town as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other closely related field.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Experience in governmental accounting.
• Experience in higher education accounting.
• Experience in State of Colorado government accounting system (CORE) or Banner.
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing federal and state grant reporting..

Anticipated Start Date: November 2026

Salary and Benefits:

$93,150 to $114,100 based on education, skills and experience.  Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance, LTD & benefit package including tuition reimbursement in accordance with Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System policies. No relocation assistance is provided.

*Candidates meeting the qualifications of this position are eligible for a $10,000 hiring incentive, subject to the terms of MCC Hiring Incentives Protocol*

Application Procedures:  

Review of applications is ongoing. Apply early for best consideration.  Position will remain open until filled.  All applicants must use the following link to apply: All required documents shall be uploaded using this link.  

Complete application packets include:

• Cover Letter responding to the position description and required qualifications
• Complete and current resume
• MCC Employment Application: 
• Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable during the application process)
• Names and contact information of three recent job-related references who can address your expertise and background for this position

Incomplete application packets may not be considered.

Selection Procedure:  

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.  Final candidates will be invited to travel to the College, at their own expense, to interview with the Screening Committee and college officials.

About Morgan Community College (MCC):

MCC is one of 13 colleges comprising the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). The college has been named a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education in the past decade. 

MCC is located on I-76, 80 miles northeast of Denver and approximately 100 miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park. MCC provides high quality transferable courses and career & technical education culminating in a variety of certificate, associate, and baccalaureate degree programs through traditional, innovative, and non-traditional delivery methods in an 11,500 square mile regional area of eastern Colorado.

The College serves this vast, rural, agricultural area from its main campus in Fort Morgan and through four regional locations in Bennett, Limon, Burlington and Wray.  These locations are 75 to 150 miles from the campus in Fort Morgan.

The College is seeking dynamic, creative individuals who are committed to the community college philosophy, student success, and public service. MCC seeks individuals looking for a rural or small community lifestyle, with excellent conditions for families; proximity to major metropolitan areas; year-round recreation and natural beauty; and a dynamic, forward-looking workplace.

Guiding Principles:

MCC utilizes four guiding principles that are intended to guide its work, both internally and externally.  The guiding principles include (1) integrity, (2) respect, (3) open and honest communication, and (4) collaboration.  These guiding principles are a daily part of MCC’s work, and candidates should be prepared to work by and contribute to the organization through these four guiding principles. 

Our Diverse Community:

MCC exists in and serves one of the most diverse communities in Colorado.  How the college serves the diverse community is an important reflection of MCC.  As an institution, MCC is dedicated to continually improving its respect of and service to the diverse community and is of the utmost importance to promoting educational opportunities for underrepresented students.  Applicants, if hired, should be prepared to participate in a workplace that promotes the equitable advancement of educational, social, financial, and other realms of our diverse communities and constituents. 

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986:  

Morgan Community College complies with the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of1986. Individuals hired will be required to provide documents to show identity and authorization to work. The law applies to all persons hired.

Former Employees:  

Former employees of Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on the employment application .  

Affirmative Action:  

For information regarding civil rights compliance or grievance procedures contact:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Officer, Title IX Coordinator:
Amada Abbott

Executive Director of Human Resources
920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan, CO 80701
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Deputy Title IX Coordinator:
Gary Dukes
Vice President of Student Services
920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan, CO 80701
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Qualified protected class Individuals are encouraged to apply.

Discrimination and Harassment: 

Morgan Community College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. Morgan Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs.

Crime Statistics / Clery Act: 

Morgan Community College publishes its Annual Campus Security Report in its entirety on the MCC website: The categories reported are: 1) Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter, 2) Forcible sex offenses including forcible rape, 3) Non-forcible sex offenses, 4) Robbery, 5) Aggravated assault, 6) Burglary, 7) Motor vehicle theft, 8) Arson, 9) Negligent manslaughter, 10) simple assault (pertaining to Hate Offenses), 11) Liquor law violations, 12) Drug law violations, and 13) Illegal weapons possessions. Upon request, an individual may receive a paper copy by addressing the request in writing to: Vice President of Student Services, Morgan Community College, 920 Barlow Road, Fort Morgan, CO 80701. 

Background Check:  

Finalist must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check as a condition of hire. It is Morgan Community College's procedure to conduct pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information, including criminal history, references from previous employment, qualifications, and, when applicable to the position, driving history, credit check, and FBI Fingerprinting. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.

Drug-Free Workplace:  

As a condition of employment, each employee shall agree to abide by MCC's Drug-Free Workplace Policy Statement. It is the policy of Morgan Community College that employees shall not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance in the workplace by an employee is prohibited. Any employee who violates this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions, which may include termination. The policy in its entirety may be found on the MCC website: