Associate Controller, Accounting Operations

Colorado School of Mines is a public R1 research university focused on applied science and engineering, producing the talent, knowledge and solutions to service industry and benefit society. Mines has a strong reputation and celebrates high rankings due to its STEM-focused education and research results.

The Office of Finance, Administration and Operations (FA&O) provides critical support to the mission and forward-thinking strategic initiatives while managing $325 million in operating activity, stewarding $1 billion in assets, and supporting 1400 faculty and staff. The Controller’s Office is within FA&O and provides oversight for financial reporting, compliance, student billing and receivables, campus shared services, and payroll

.
The Associate Controller for Accounting Operations reports directly to the Controller and collaborates with staff and leadership across campus, to ensure accurate, timely, and accessible financial information used to inform strategic decisions and ensure compliance with regulatory agencies. The Associate Controller for Accounting Operations leads the university’s general accounting, cost accounting, and capital asset units. They manage the campuswide accounting processes and internal controls as well as provide leadership for the system close proces

s.
This position collaborates with campus units to ensure the implementation of GASB and other regulatory compliance requirements. They actively lead action items resulting from internal and external audit recommendations, provide guidance on financial transactions to our campus community and serve as experts in all financial processes. The Associate Controller is a key advisor to the Controller, Deputy CFO and the CFO. They regularly represent the Controller’s Office and are expected to make independent decisions and provide recommendations to campus leadersh

ip.
This is a professional position that requires exceptional analytical and communication skills. Collaboration with other financial partners and key personnel within the university is critical for success. They must be able to affect change through a large complex organization and maintain high customer service levels while meeting strict reporting deadlines. In addition, the Associate Controller must be able to work independently, research and resolve issues, and strategically implement financial policies and procedures for the university. They will communicate complex financial information in a consumable format for a broad audience. The ideal candidate has a can-do attitude, enjoys working with diverse groups, and collaborating with others to resolve unique challen

ges.
This position may have a hybrid work location (in Colorado) and requires a routine on-campus presence. Colorado School of Mines provides dedicated professional development and training. Onboarding for this position includes training on policies and procedures, and technical training opportunities for systems and technology required for this

role.Primary Responsibil

itiesLead the Accounting Operations for the unive

rsity
The Associate Controller for Accounting Operations is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate accounting processes, procedures, compliance, and reporting. This includes the management of the following func

• tions:
  General Accounting operations – providing support and approvals of all accounting procedures, journal entries, transactions, and financial activities for campus which may include but is not limi
• ted to:Chart of Account man
• agementMonthly, quarterly and closing
• entriesResearch acc
• ountingGift Acc
• ountingCash Acc
• ountingCapital and Debt Acc
• ountingCost Accounting and Service Center Rate deve
• lopmentRoutine and Ad hoc financial re
• portingLead Federal negotiations and provide oversight for development and implementation of the overhead rates for Research, Auxiliaries, Instruction and Fringe Be
• nefits.Manage cash flows with strong oversight and responsibilities for debt payments and investment mana
• gement.Collaborate with the Financial and Tax Reporting unit to ensure transactions are reported correctly for all university reporting requirements which include, but is not limi
• ted to:Annual Financial St
• atementState of Colorado financial system
• (CORE
• )BudgetFederal Re
• portingIntegrated Postsecondary Education Data System

(IPEDS)
Manage Accounting Systems and Pr

ocedures
This position is responsible for the implementation of accounting technology and streamlined processes which

• includes:Reviewing, testing and coordinating the implementation of new te
• chnology.Continuous improvement of streamlined business processes to alleviate administrative burdens from our campus c
• ommunity.Trouble shooting and developing recommendations to correct system and manual p
• rocesses.Developing procedures/processes to implement new compliance regulations, accounting rules, and internal
• controls.Providing robust training programs for campus partners and internal staff on current and new accounting pr

ocedures.
Provide leadership for the Controller

’s Office
The Associate Controller for Accounting Operations is a key advisory role for the Controller’s Office and Executive Leadership and must be able to represent the Controller to internal and external co

nstituents.
This position will manage a large portfolio of approximately 10 FTE, with up to four dir

• ect reports.They will be responsible for a dynamic team that requires continued professional development and strategi
• c visioning.They must ensure an inclusive and respectful work environment with a team capable of working through new challenges, responsive to ad hoc requests, able to meet important deadlines, and is highly accountable for accuracy in their w
• ork product.The Associate Controller must be able to present technical information in a consumable format for broad audiences, provide training to campus constituents, and incorporate critical feedback in their
• operations.This position is key for ensuring high quality, elite customer advising services to the campus community and will be responsible for tracking and reporting on service metrics a

nd feedback.
Minimal Qu

• alifications 5 years of progressive experience that includes financial and accounting management across an
• organization.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or r
• elated field.Progressive experience in implementing accounting processes an
• d procedures.At least 3 years of supervising professional
• level staff.Demonstrated strong customer se
• rvice skills.Experience presenting detailed financial information in a consumable format to bro
• ad audiences.Demonstrated experience with implementing change or business process
• improvements.Exceptional communic

ation skills.
Preferred

• QualificationsExperience managing a financial team at a public or priv
• ate universityFund account
• ing experienceExperience with Gift, Research and/or Capital As
• set accountingMaster’s Degree in Accounting, or
• related field.Certified Public Accountant
• or equivalent.Experience providing financial training to a div

erse audience.
Sala

ry and Benefits$138

,300 – $158,000Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential

new employees.Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role,

• that includes:Flexible health and dent
• al care optionsGenerous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for
• entire campus.Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employ
• er contributionTuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount
• for dependents)F

ree RTD Ecopass
All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-res

ources/benef

its.
How to Appl

yApplicants must:Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information

• , veteran status)Uplo
• ad a resume or CVUplo

ad a cover letter
Candidates must be currently authorized to work in

the United States.
References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before th

at contact is made.
Application review will begin February 24, 2025. Apply by February 23, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. as applications will not be accep

ted after that date.
It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our

working environment.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.27

3.3250 for assistance.
Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Requ