Associate Vice President & University Controller, Financial Operations

Associate Vice President & University Controller, Financial Operations

Job Description

Associate Vice President & University Controller, Financial Operations

Category

Charles River Campus >

Professional

Job Location

Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code

25599936460820

Posted Date

11 / 19 / 2025

Salary Grade

Grade 00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time / Regular

Reporting to the Vice President, Financial Operations, Boston University's (BU) Associate Vice President & University Controller (Controller) is responsible for maintaining the accounting records of the University, providing accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring the protection of university assets by establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls, and implementing cutting edge new technology and staying abreast of industry trends.

The Controller is responsible for providing overall leadership and direction of the accounting staff and operations of the University. This includes maintenance of the system of accounting records; production of related financial reports; and adherence to internal controls to mitigate risk, enhance accuracy of the University's financial position, and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices as well as generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) standards, and state / federal requirements. The Controller oversees over 65 staff members across several departments including Student Financial Services, Financial Accounting & Reporting, Tax Services, Payroll Services, Research Financial Operations, and Property Management.

Lastly, the Controller is responsible for internal and external financial reporting and regularly supports reporting to the Board of Trustees and relevant Board committees. This includes but is not limited to annual audited financial statements, managing external auditors, IPEDS reporting, and compilation of the University's fringe and indirect cost proposals.

Major duties of this position include :

• Responsible for staff development, including assisting managers as they formulate the development plans for their teams. Direct reports include :

Associate Controller, Payroll Services

Required Skills

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Preferred Skills :

Benefits / Other Information :

Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off! Full-time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. Note : the remission benefit extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page at https : / / www.bu.edu / hr / employee-resources / benefits /

The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive.

For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment and who are flexible and creative. We strongly encourage applications from women and under-represented groups who share our interest in serving a university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities.

Interested applicants are asked to upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to "Hiring Manager - AVP and University Controller".

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Required Skills

Job Location : Boston, MA

Position Type : Full-Time / Regular

Salary Grade : -

To apply, visit https : / / jobs.silkroad.com / BU / External / jobs / 315808

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