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Job Title: Controller
Job Title: Controller
Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
About The Weld Trust:
The Weld Trust is a philanthropic health conversion foundation dedicated to promoting excellence in health and education in Weld County, Colorado. It was established following the sale of the North Colorado Medical Center in 2019, transitioning community healthcare assets into a long-term funding source for local impact initiatives. The Trust awards strategic grants to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities located in or serving Weld County, supporting a wide range of health and education programs—from childhood literacy and workforce development to behavioral health, food security, and housing stability—to improve the well-being and opportunities of county residents. It also helps build nonprofit capacity and furthers collaborative community impact efforts. Additionally, The Weld Trust serves as the fiscal agent for Bright Futures, a workforce development initiative that provides post-secondary education and training support to Weld County students.
About Bright Futures:
Bright Futures is a Weld County workforce development initiative designed to strengthen the longterm health of the local community by investing in education and career pathways for residents. Housed and administered by The Weld Trust, Bright Futures provides tuition assistance and financial support to qualifying Weld County residents—including high school graduates, GED earners, and generally discharged veterans—who pursue post-secondary education, technical training, or industry-recognized credentials. Since its launch in 2015, Bright Futures has helped thousands of students reduce financial barriers to education, awarding up to $14,000 over eight semesters per participant. By supporting access to higher education and workforce training, Bright Futures plays a critical role in building a skilled workforce, strengthening local industries, and advancing economic mobility across Weld County.
About the Position:
The Controller is responsible for overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP standards. This role manages day-to-day financial activities including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial statement preparation. The Controller collaborates closely with accounting staff and executive leadership to assess financial performance and support organizational goals. In addition to core accounting duties, the role may include improving financial systems, integrating accounting platforms, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing policies and procedures. This position focuses on operational excellence, financial analysis, helping drive the organization’s mission through sound financial stewardship.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• N/A
Essential Functions:
• Assume full-charge responsibility and oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
• Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Prepare and present timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Assist with developing organizational budgets
• Manage, and monitor organizational budgets and financial performance against targets
• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting to support strategic planning and decision-making
• Ensure proper fund accounting, including grant tracking and donor-restricted fund compliance
• Oversee grant budgeting and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance with funding requirements
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Lead audit processes, including coordination with external auditors and preparation of audit schedules
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including nonprofit reporting requirements (e.g., Form 990)
• Prepare and supply all materials necessary for preparation of two annual federal tax returns.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and overall financial risk management
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support organizational strategy and mission alignment
• Monitor and safeguard organizational assets while improving financial systems, processes, and reporting efficiency
• Complete requisite tax and regulatory filings including but not limited to severance taxes and sales tax reports.
• Strictly adhere to internal controls as set forth by The Weld Trust.
Education/Experience:
A strong understanding of the fundamentals in finance; Certified Public Accountant designation or a Master’s in Business Administration with a Finance concentration is preferred, though greater consideration will be given to experience with nonprofit and foundation accounting.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Singular accountability and responsibility for all job elements
• Strong organizational and management skills, capacity to see both the larger picture and the detailed steps needed to achieve it
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve under sometimes short or conflicting deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently, as well as a contributing member of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Proactively seek to develop new skills to enhance overall job effectiveness
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment with exceptional multi-tasking skills
• Well developed organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Honest, confident, personable and professional
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time exempt position and requires employees to work in an office environment daily. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Extended hours are expected preceding, during, and following events or other occurrences as needed by the organization.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to hear on phone calls and video meetings.
• Occasionally lift and/or move upwards of 15 pounds.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
What We Offer:
• Pay range of $120,000 – 135,000
• Paid holidays (9 days)
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks vacation
• Medical Insurance, Dental and Vison Insurance
• 100% Company paid life insurance
• 100% Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FSA and HSA savings account options
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance, accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) plan: 8% company matching contribution
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Submit your cover letter and resume to Rhonda Morehead, Chief Administrative Officer at
Rhonda.morehead@weldtrust.org.