Leads areas of responsibility to ensure the highest levels of performance and support to the college. Proposes and leads new initiatives for the college or the Division. Assists in strategic planning for the college as part of the Administrative Team. Ensures adherence to all laws, policies, procedures, rules and regulations which govern and affect the college, including Fiscal Rules, and Procurement Rules of the State of Colorado. Serves as a member of the President’s Vice President group and the Administrative Team. Informs President of activities which affect the Administration and Finance division. Coordinates the development, review and approval of the college annual budget as well as implementing, monitoring and utilizing the best accounting practices to ensure the college is in a sound financial situation and proper accounting controls are in place to ensure adherence to the approved budget. Prepares financial or operational reports as requested by the President, CCCS System, national and state governmental agencies and other local or governmental agencies as required. Monitors all college budgets to ensure financial solvency and to identify potential financial problems. Communicates regularly with the Administrative and the college regarding the state of the budget and the budget process. Assists all functional unit managers of the college in developing budgets, operation, maintenance and administration of their areas. Monitors financial health of the college and implements controls or corrective measures as necessary. Performs evaluations to maximize operating efficiency of all budget areas and leads the accounting staff in developing, implementing and analyzing all financial practices. Serves as delegate for the State Controller for the college for all contracts and agreements. Oversees and advises regarding plant maintenance and building construction projects Serves as official contract and grant review officer for the college. Oversees the College’s Liability insurance program. Researches and reviews risk management topics for the college. Addresses any concerns, implements appropriate control measures, and stays current within the profession. Additional Functions. Communicates effectively with students, colleagues, and others. Interacts professionally and respectfully with students, colleagues, and others. Assesses individual and department work processes and recommends improvements. Complies with State Fiscal Rules, State Board policies, System and College protocols, and departmental procedures. Obtains and maintains proficiency with required systems and equipment. Maintains confidentiality of student and employee information as required. Completes all required compliance training within the established timeline. Serves on committees and other groups as assigned. This list of functions is not exhaustive, and other functions may be added at the discretion of Pueblo Community College or the employee’s supervisor. Permanently added tasks are evaluated by Human Resources for potential position reclassification and compensation adjustment. PCC offers job function modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation when requested from Human Resources. Minimum Qualifications Education. Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management or similar. Experience. At least 5 years of supervisory experience, preferably at the executive level. Experience with:Strategic planning. Purchasing. Contract administration. Capital construction. Facilities management. Grants accounting. Project management. Safety or security operations. Liability insurance claims. Experience in public or government accounting, budget management, and/or fiscal management. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities. Knowledge of laws and best practices pertaining to accounting and financial management. Able to lift 15 pounds. Able to read and communicate in English. Mobility around campus. Travel. To CCCS office in Denver. To Fremont or Mancos, CO locations. To conferences inside or outside of Colorado. Schedule. Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Infrequent weekend and late evening hours. Pueblo Community College embraces continuous improvement and has adopted it as its culture and as a necessary part of every job. Our job descriptions incorporate and utilize the principles and tools of continuous improvement found in the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Open Pathways model. The Open Pathways is unique in that its improvement component, the Quality Initiative, affords institutions the opportunity to pursue improvement projects that meet their current needs and aspirations.