State Controller
Bob Jaros is the Colorado State Controller. He joined the state in 2003, and has served as the deputy state controller, Field Accounting Services Team Specialist and Auditor. Prior to working in state government, Bob worked in the private industry as an auditor, controller, general counsel and chief financial officer for a number of corporations. He is both a certified public accountant and a licensed attorney in Colorado.
Bob holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Rutgers University, a master's of business administration from Columbia University Graduate School of Business, and a juris doctorate from the University of Detroit.
Bob is active in a number of professional associations, including serving on the Executive Committee of the National Association of State Controllers, State Employees Leading Colorado, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Denver County Bar Association Government Counsel Section, and Voluntary Income Tax Association.