Associate Vice President & University Controller, Financial Operations

Associate Vice President & University Controller, Financial Operations

Location: Boston, MA, United States

Employment Type: Full-Time/Regular

Salary Grade: $–$

The Associate Vice President & University Controller (AVP & Controller) leads the accounting records of Boston University, providing accurate financial reporting and ensuring robust internal controls. The role reports to the Vice President, Financial Operations and oversees a team of more than 65 staff across multiple departments.

• Lead the accounting staff and operations, including maintenance of the accounting records system and production of financial reports.
• Develop and supervise staff, including formulation of development plans for managers.
• Design, maintain, and staff an organizational structure to achieve departmental goals.
• Review month‑end close reporting, prepare board committee presentations, and provide routine and ad‑hoc financial analysis.
• Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements, footnotes, and Management Discussion & Analysis in accordance with GAAP.
• Serve as liaison with external auditors and lead all external financial audits (Financial Statement, Uniform Guidance, NCAA, UFR, etc.).
• Establish an internal control environment related to financial information and accounting for university assets.
• Participate as committee member for subsidiary, task force, and working group activities with internal and external partners.

• CPA qualified and master’s degree (MBA, MSA or equivalent).
• 12+ years of experience in financial accounting management, preferably in higher‑education or public accounting, with at least five years in a supervisory role.
• Seven years of higher‑education audit experience with managerial responsibilities is an acceptable substitute.
• Subject‑matter expertise in internal controls, compliance, and GAAP.
• Strong communication, negotiation, influencing, and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and experience with complex processes & systems; knowledge of report‑writing applications.
• Demonstrated success in managing staff and office operations with strong leadership and team‑building skills.
• Effective time‑management and planning abilities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.

• Extensive experience with SAP, Oracle, People Soft, Banner, ERP, Campus Solutions or similar enterprise‑wide accounting software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Boston University offers a generous benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, paid time off, and tuition remission for courses at Boston University. The remission benefit extends to dependents.

The Department of Financial Affairs values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity and is committed to building an inclusive and equitable team.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process.

Interested applicants should upload a resume, list of references (if available), and submit a cover letter addressed to “Hiring Manager – AVP and University Controller.”