Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.
Associate Vice President & University Controller, Financial Operations
Institute of Management Accountants, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Associate Vice President & University Controller, Financial Operations
BOSTON UNIVERSITY – FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Reporting to the Vice President, Financial Operations, the 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 while staying abreast of industry trends.
The Controller provides overall leadership and direction of the accounting staff and operations of the University. This includes maintenance of the accounting records system; 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 GAAP, FASB standards, and state and federal requirements. The Controller oversees more than 65 staff members across several departments including Student Financial Services, Financial Accounting & Reporting, Tax Services, Payroll Services, Research Financial Operations, and Property Management.
Major Duties
Staff development and leadership:
Responsible for training, coaching, and evaluating staff. Direct reports include:
Associate Controller, Payroll Services
Assistant Vice President of Student Financial Services (SFS) – oversees Student Customer Service, Cashier Services, and Student Loans & Collections.
Assistant Vice President of Financial Accounting & Reporting and Tax Services
Associate Controller of Research Financial Operations – includes Grant and Miscellaneous Receivables, and Property Management.
Organizational design:
Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish organizational goals and objectives; recruit, employ, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel staff.
Financial reporting:
Review month‑end close reporting to university leadership and prepare monthly board committee presentations based on the University’s financial performance. Prepare routine and ad‑hoc financial analysis and reports for senior leadership.
Consolidated financial statements:
Oversee the preparation of the University’s consolidated financial statements, including footnotes and preceding Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) in accordance with GAAP. Serve as a liaison with the University’s external auditors and lead all external financial audits (Financial Statement, Uniform Guidance, NCAA, UFR, and others as needed). Serve as staff to Board of Trustees’ Audit Committee.
Internal control environment:
Responsible for establishing an internal control environment related to financial information and the accounting for the University’s assets.
Committee member:
Act as committee member for various subsidiaries, related parties, task forces, and working groups collaborating with internal and external partners.
Required Skills
CPA qualified and master’s degree (MBA, MSA, or equivalent).
12+ years of experience in financial accounting management, preferably public accounting within a higher‑education institution; the last five (5) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity, including supervising, hiring, and evaluating staff. Seven (7) years of audit experience in higher education with managerial responsibilities may be an appropriate substitute.
Subject matter expertise in principles of internal controls, compliance, and GAAP.
Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, critical thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and empathy.
Analytical skills and demonstrated effectiveness dealing with complex processes and systems; knowledge of report writing applications.
Demonstrated success managing staff & office operations; strong leadership and team‑building skills.
Strong time management and planning skills required to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to changes in business requirements in a fast‑paced environment.
Self‑motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.
Preferred Skills
Extensive experience working in SAP and/or other reporting tools, enterprise‑wide accounting software (i.e. Oracle, PeopleSoft, Banner, ERP), Campus Solutions, Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
Health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off.
Eligibility for tuition remission for courses at Boston University; the remission benefit extends to dependents.
Equal Opportunity Employer Boston University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, 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.
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.
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.”
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Reporting to the Vice President, Financial Operations, the 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 while staying abreast of industry trends.
The Controller provides overall leadership and direction of the accounting staff and operations of the University. This includes maintenance of the accounting records system; 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 GAAP, FASB standards, and state and federal requirements. The Controller oversees more than 65 staff members across several departments including Student Financial Services, Financial Accounting & Reporting, Tax Services, Payroll Services, Research Financial Operations, and Property Management.
Major Duties
Staff development and leadership:
Responsible for training, coaching, and evaluating staff. Direct reports include:
Associate Controller, Payroll Services
Assistant Vice President of Student Financial Services (SFS) – oversees Student Customer Service, Cashier Services, and Student Loans & Collections.
Assistant Vice President of Financial Accounting & Reporting and Tax Services
Associate Controller of Research Financial Operations – includes Grant and Miscellaneous Receivables, and Property Management.
Organizational design:
Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish organizational goals and objectives; recruit, employ, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel staff.
Financial reporting:
Review month‑end close reporting to university leadership and prepare monthly board committee presentations based on the University’s financial performance. Prepare routine and ad‑hoc financial analysis and reports for senior leadership.
Consolidated financial statements:
Oversee the preparation of the University’s consolidated financial statements, including footnotes and preceding Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) in accordance with GAAP. Serve as a liaison with the University’s external auditors and lead all external financial audits (Financial Statement, Uniform Guidance, NCAA, UFR, and others as needed). Serve as staff to Board of Trustees’ Audit Committee.
Internal control environment:
Responsible for establishing an internal control environment related to financial information and the accounting for the University’s assets.
Committee member:
Act as committee member for various subsidiaries, related parties, task forces, and working groups collaborating with internal and external partners.
Required Skills
CPA qualified and master’s degree (MBA, MSA, or equivalent).
12+ years of experience in financial accounting management, preferably public accounting within a higher‑education institution; the last five (5) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity, including supervising, hiring, and evaluating staff. Seven (7) years of audit experience in higher education with managerial responsibilities may be an appropriate substitute.
Subject matter expertise in principles of internal controls, compliance, and GAAP.
Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, critical thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and empathy.
Analytical skills and demonstrated effectiveness dealing with complex processes and systems; knowledge of report writing applications.
Demonstrated success managing staff & office operations; strong leadership and team‑building skills.
Strong time management and planning skills required to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to changes in business requirements in a fast‑paced environment.
Self‑motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.
Preferred Skills
Extensive experience working in SAP and/or other reporting tools, enterprise‑wide accounting software (i.e. Oracle, PeopleSoft, Banner, ERP), Campus Solutions, Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
Health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off.
Eligibility for tuition remission for courses at Boston University; the remission benefit extends to dependents.
Equal Opportunity Employer Boston University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, 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.
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.
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.”
Copyright 2025 Inc. All rights reserved.
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