G EORGE E . M IDDLEMIST
 4401 August Drive, Broomfield, CO 80023
 gmiddlemist@gmail.com
 303-882-0334
Results-driven and well developed with extensive experience in directing various aspects of Financial Accounting,
Auditing, and Budgeting operations while demonstrating discerning communication and diplomacy qualities. Astute
knowledge of Higher Education, project leadership, fiscal and technology policies and procedures, and team leadership
and development initiatives. Actively pursuing an executive position in an environment that will effectively use
acquired leadership skills and abilities while demonstrating Financial Management experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Highly qualified Finance Executive with more than 20 years of Financial Management experience, consistent
achievement and a strong education in Business Administration and Accounting
 Extensive knowledge of accounting services, business services, student accounts, and accounting operations
 Highly skilled in creating financial solutions, developing high-levels of cost savings, and administering maintenance
of pertinent records, financial reports, and other correspondence
 Proven ability to effectively handle multi-task levels of management responsibility with minimal direction from
superiors while managing personnel, providing team leadership, training, coaching, mentoring, and development
 Solid communication, interpersonal, time management, analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
 Quick learner with an ability to easily grasp new ideas, concepts, methods and technologies
 Extremely energetic, dependable, and self-motivated with a high degree of collaborative work integrity
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER  Denver, CO
Associate Vice President / Controller (2007 ~ Present)
Interim Vice President of Information Technology (2004 ~ 2007)
Controller (2002 ~ 2004)
Director of Accounting Services (2000 ~ 2002)
Director of Business Services & Student Accounts (1998 ~ 2000)
Senior Accounting Manager (1996 ~ 1998)
1996 ~ Present
 Use my professional and educational experience to lead major college projects, including but not limited:
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Leading the implementation of the Metro State Student Debit Card project. This project is designed to
implement a combined debit card/student id to improve efficiency when issuing financial aid, improve flexibility
for students when receiving aid, and improving the College’s presence in downtown Denver by building
partnerships with local business using the card as a branding tool.
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Championing efforts to improve the college’s overall climate. This includes developing programs to expand
and improve communication throughout the division, leading the efforts to improve gender equity in the
Information Technology division, and improving collaboration and teamwork between areas in IT,
Administration and Finance, and Student Services.
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Working with the Chief Financial Officer to account for the college’s first building acquisitions, capital lease, and
planning for the college’s first major construction projects and debt issuance.
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Implementing new requirements of GASB to ensure compliance with new accounting requirements while
working with the Budget Office and other fiscal managers to minimize the impact on the daily fiscal operations
of the college’s departments.
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Working with the Chief Financial Officer, University Legal Counsel, private legal counsel and financial advisors
to develop the University’s first public-private partnership. Worked to create legal entities to issue bond
proceeds, establish a trust to account for hotel revenues and expenditures. Developed policies and procedures
to ensure oversight while allowing for entrepreneurship for this and other public-private partnerships.
 Troubleshoot financial issues and develop strategies to ensure resolution. Recommend solutions to the college’s
Chief Financial Officer, President, senior Vice Presidents, and the college’s Cabinet.
 Review school’s annual, quarterly, and monthly financial statements, ensuring compliance with GASB, Higher
Education Accounting Standards, TABOR, and fiscal rules. Prepare and review accompanying notes to the financial
statements and state required exhibits. Coordinate the annual financial audit.
 Responsible for oversight of all major accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger,
grant, loan fund, student accounts, student loans, cashiering, and systems accounting. In addition, responsible for
oversight of all business services functions, including contract and lease administration/management. Coordinate
the purchasing needs and requirements for the college with the Auraria Higher Education Center.
 Oversee the feed of financial data to state’s financial system (COFRS). Review feed information and ensure that the
records are reconciled after each feed.
 Collaborate with the college’s major departments and financial coordinators to determine appropriate college policies
and procedures to meet the fiscal needs of the college while maintaining compliance with Federal and State fiscal
rules and policies. Determine the financial reporting needs of users and ensure that those reports are created and
distributed to each user.
 Gather, analyze, and compile data to complete reports to meet state, federal, and other compliance requirements.
 Supervise a staff of approximately 45 accounting professionals, accounting technicians, and student employees.
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G EORGE E . M IDDLEMIST
 4401 August Drive, Broomfield, CO 80023
 gmiddlemist@gmail.com
 303-882-0334
 Develop and manage the college’s professional development policies for staff.
 As the Interim Vice President of Information Technology:
 Developed and implemented a governance structure that works with all constituent groups of the institution
to develop a strategic plan to ensure that the college fully uses information technologies to accomplish its
teaching mission.
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Developed and implemented college policies and procedures to ensure that the data and network of the
college continues to gain increased security while minimizing the overall impact on the college community by
balancing the needs of security with the need for an open environment to enhance teaching and research.
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Negotiated major college information system contracts.
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Managed an eight million dollar budget for the department.
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Oversaw the information systems operations for the college. This included overseeing all student labs,
desktop and software deployment, network operations, server support, information security, application
development and maintenance, web services, technical procurement, and technical training.
COLORADO STATE AUDITOR’S OFFICE  Denver, CO
1993 ~ 1996
Senior Legislative Auditor
 Developed and coordinated complex audit programs in financial, compliance, and performance audit issues,
including reviews of program expenditures, cost allocation methodologies, budget process, and information systems.
Major audits completed include the first compliance audit of the Regional Transportation District, statewide
compliance audits of the Contracting Processes of several state agencies, the Colorado Financial Reporting System,
Hazardous Materials Response by state agencies, Energy Conservation efforts of state agencies, and the annual
financial audit of the state’s Medicaid program.
 Performed responsibilities as the in-charge auditor to ensure that other team members complete audit work in an
organized, efficient, and professional manner. Developed audit findings to make operational and compliance
recommendations to government entities.
 Reported audit findings to auditor management and testified before the Legislative Audit Committee.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY  Fort Collins, CO
1992 ~ 1993
Graduate Teaching Assistant
 Organize and present problem-solving lectures for three sections of Cost Accounting, prepare theoretical-support
materials, and provide one-on-one tutoring.
 Assign and grade homework, review tests for accuracy, and proctor exams.
OMNI PROPERTIES, INC  Denver, CO
1989 ~ 1992
Controller
 Bottom line controller responsibility encompassing all aspects of operational activities including the development of
company budgets, oversight of financial activities, and the supervision of six accounting personnel.
 Manage, trouble-shoot and personally assist in all audits and reviews of company financial statements. Oversee all
accounting activities for twenty real estate properties.
 Design, develop, and program software packages to ensure maximum efficiency of time and personnel efforts, and
to track the accounting activities of various types of real estate assets.
THE PRUDENTIAL GIL REAL ESTATE, INC  Sugarland, TX
1988 ~ 1989
Manager of Information Systems / Accounting
 Manage accounting department and computer system for a real estate firm and a subsidiary construction company.
Streamline billing procedures for repairs on foreclosed properties, resulting in reduced collection time and increased
client credibility.
KAUFFMAN & WEINBERGER, INC  Denver, CO
1987 ~ 1988
Manager of Information Systems / Accounting
 Manage revenue/royalty/cost accounting, reporting, computer systems, and tax preparation with responsibility for
90 oil well accounts. File monthly financial reports with the State of Colorado and the Federal Bankruptcy Court to
meet company court order requirements.
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G EORGE E . M IDDLEMIST
 4401 August Drive, Broomfield, CO 80023
 gmiddlemist@gmail.com
 303-882-0334
EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, DENVER in Denver, CO
 Doctorate in Public Administration in progress.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY in Fort Collins, CO
 Master of Science in Business Administration, 1995
 Concentration in Accounting
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY in Stillwater, OK
 Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 1986
Certified Public Accountant – Colorado License No. CPA 18938
Colorado Higher Education Accounting Standards Committee
Fiscal Advisory Committee – 2000/04, 2007-Present
 Chair and Co-Chair, 2003-2004
 Vice Chair/Secretary, 2001-2002
 Member of the GASB 35 Implementation Team
 Member of the GASB 35 Scholarship Allowance Subcommittee
 Member of the GASB 35 MD&A/Notes Subcommittee
Colorado Higher Education Computing Organization – 2004 - 2007
 Chair, 2007
 Vice Chair, 2006
Colorado Statewide Pay for Performance Committee – 1996-1997
Metropolitan State College of Denver Council of Administrators – 2001-2004
Metropolitan State College of Denver Classified Council – 1996-1998
 President, 1998
 Vice President, 1996-1997
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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