Job Title: Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant

Department: Controller's Office

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,300 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.

Job Summary

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Accountant plays a vital role in supporting the campus community by reviewing and entering budget and journal entries, and providing accounting support across divisions. This position leverages a deep understanding of accounting transactions at Colorado College to contribute to financial modeling and planning efforts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with institutional goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and accounting support to campus departments including answering questions, developing reporting and assisting in training across campus.
• Provide accounting support to student groups and agencies to include meeting with their board representatives and ensure compliance with Colorado College policies and government regulations.
• Review all journal vouchers submitted by campus departments, verifying the accuracy of requests, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and college policies and prepare regular campuswide accounting entries such as encumbrance liquidation and internal recharges.
• Research, analyze and process budgetary requests including confirming appropriate backup information and approvals.
• Support the Financial Planning & Analysis manager with monthly analysis of divisions and departments and meet with constituents frequently to address items identified.
• Support the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in developing all-funds modeling across a rolling five-year time horizon.
• Assist the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager on position control oversight and the reconciliation of position budgets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 3 years of experience in a related field

Application Instructions

• Continuous recruitment: Full consideration date 9/23/25
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $56,958 to $68,349 per year 

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

E-Verify Information:

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Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html