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Posted: 02-Jun-26
Location: Denver, Colorado
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Internal Number: JR105348
Department
Office of the ControllerThis position ensures comprehensive lifecycle bond compliance, including mandatory reporting, regulatory submissions, and payment processing. Additionally, this role manages the Universitys capital projects, leases, and property plant and equipment to ensure accurate reporting and asset protection.
Duties and Responsibilities
20%Supervision & Staff Development
Supervise2full-time professional staff;review and approve their work product, answering questions, and streamlining processes.
Provide mentoring, professional developmentopportunitiesand regular performance evaluations.
Oversee workload distribution, hiring, promotions,leave request,and disciplinary actions.
Review staffs written procedures ensuring they are updated at least every other year or sooner if changes are needed.
Foster a high-preforming team environmentwhile ensuring timeliness and accuracy as well as executing the Office of the Controllers priorities and values
10%CapitalProjects
Draw funds from the State for State-funded capital projects by working in the States financial system CORE andinWorkday.
Record draws from State and reconcile projects balances toCORE .Monitor state financial reports such as the OSC-011, 019
Maintain existing reports and create new reports as needed in relation to life-to-date project financial transactions, ensuring information is shared with senior leaders and the Facilities department.
Oversee the work of the junior accountant and fixed asset accountant related to capital projects and review and approve all the related entries,exhibitsand schedules.
30%Asset Management & Compliance
Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP) GovernmentalAccounting Standards Board (GASB), state rules, internalproceduresas itrelated to assets.
Review reports, reconciliations, journal entries, accounting adjustments, assets entries and ad hoc bank transactionsetc.for accuracy,timelinessand completenessfor team.
Analyzes financial reports documentingyear over yearchanges, anomalies, abnormalbalancesin the plant fund.
30%Bond Compliance
Ensures all bond payments for principal and interest are made ina timelymanner, andsubmits requests for bond subsidies from the federal government.Performsrelated reconciliations to ensure all payments are madetimelyfrom the correctworktags, and all subsidies are received.
Monitorshedging derivative instruments and process payments should they become necessary, and review circumstances that couldconstitutea termination of the Universitys swap agreement and propose related entries or disclosures.
Maintaincontinuing disclosure complianceleveragingDacBondwhen appropriate
Monitorprivate businessuse of tax-exempt bond-financed facilities to ensure tax-exempt status ismaintained.
Serve as the main point of contact for the Budget Office as it pertains to Bond subsidy calculations.
Act asinitialcontact with bond counsel for completion of working drafts for new issuance of bonds.
Serve as the subject matter expert on tax exempt bonds and the federal sequestration by staying current on related IRS rules and federal legislation
Initiate/coordinate arbitrage calculations on time and in compliance with bond requirements. Write and implement new procedures as necessary foradditionalbonds. Maintain overall compliance with bond issuance.
10% Other
Reviewthe State exhibits for fixed assets and bonds.
Compile and compute the schedule of operating and capital leases based on the Universitys written leases (Lease Contracts) and payments and
Calculate pledged revenue annually.
Back up for GASB 87 and GASB 96 entries
Additionalduties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field,or equivalent work experience.2 years of experience is equivalent to 1 year of education
- Experience using an integrated financial system similar to Workday.
- Experience with reconciliations, both performing them and reviewing them
- Demonstrated high-levelproficiencyin Excel
- 2 years of professional accounting experience.
- Professional supervisoryexperience.
- Experience withmulti-tasking and problem solving.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Important Note:Successful applicants will ensure their resume clearlydemonstratesthat their work experience describes how they meetALLrequired qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience interpreting accounting standards and applying them in a professional setting.
- Workday Finance experience.
- Experience in Higher Education.
- Experience in a fast-paced environment that would haverequiredexceptional organizational skills and managing multiple deadlines
- Professional experience reviewing and interpreting GASB standards.
Work Hours
Full-time,40 hoursper week,
Exempt from Overtime
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm MST
Evenings and Weekend work: Occasionally as needed
Schedule: Hybrid schedule requiring in person training with the flexibility of some remote work opportunities (subject to supervisor approval). Mustresidein the State of Colorado and be able to commute to campus as needed.
Travel: Rarely
Salary for Announcement
Under Colorado law, MSU Denver is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The anticipated hiring range is $67,000 - $89,447.
This position is paid monthly and is eligible for MSU Denver benefits.
Instructions to Apply
For full consideration, please submit the following documents:
Resume
Cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Professional references and their contact information will be requested from the finalist/s. At least one reference provided must be a supervisor (either current or former).
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
Deadline
Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received by June 15th, 2026.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Sophia J MontanoPosting Representative Email
smontan7@msudenver.eduBenefits
The Universitys benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denversbenefits websiteto learn more.
For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator attotalrewards@msudenver.edu.
Background Checks
Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.
Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
