Assistant Vice President / Controller

Assistant Vice President / Controller

The Associate VP of Budget and Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer is seeking an Assistant Vice President / Controller. This is a full-time 1.00 FTE, 12-month, professional faculty position. The Assistant Vice President & Controller (AVP) serves as Oregon State University's chief accounting officer (Controller) and is responsible for the leadership and operational management of the university's core accounting, financial reporting, and business services functions. Reporting to the Associate Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, the AVP / Controller directs activities that ensure the integrity, transparency, and compliance of OSU's financial operations. The position oversees Financial Accounting and Reporting, Business Services, and the Accounting Service Center. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining effective systems of internal controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, facilitating audits, and providing timely and accurate financial information to university leadership and external stakeholders. The AVP / Controller advances a culture of proactive service, innovation, and financial stewardship while fostering strong partnerships with academic, research, and administrative units. As a visible university leader, the AVP / Controller drives adoption of modern systems and processes to improve efficiency and data-informed decision-making, strengthens constituent engagement, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional standards and policies. This position is critical in positioning the university for financial sustainability, operational excellence, and long-range success.

Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide

Locations : Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package : Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including :

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Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy (30%) :

Operations (40%) :

Departmental Management (25%) :

Other Duties as Assigned (5%) :

What You Will Need :

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard : 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule :

This position operates in a professional office environment with regular interaction and communication with faculty, staff, and external partners in person, by phone, email, and virtual platforms. While the role primarily requires an on-campus presence to support key meetings and engagement, it is eligible for occasional telework, as aligned with business needs. The AVP / Controller is expected to model effective hybrid leadership by leveraging digital tools and collaboration platforms to engage teams, sustain productivity, and support a connected workplace culture. Occasional evening or weekend work may be