Associate Vice President and Controller

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The University of Notre Dame seeks an accomplished financial leader to join its mission-driven community as Associate Vice President and Controller (AVP/Controller). Reporting to the Vice President for Finance, the AVP/Controller provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the University’s accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions in support of one of the nation’s premier Catholic research universities. This is a pivotal moment for Notre Dame as the University grows in complexity and scale and explores transformative opportunities—including the potential implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

The AVP/Controller will steward financial integrity while helping shape the future of financial operations, ensuring long-term sustainability, agility, and innovation.

• Provide executive leadership for all accounting and financial reporting functions, including general ledger, grants and contracts accounting, endowment and investment accounting, tax compliance, and student accounts.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the effectiveness and continuous enhancement of the University’s internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Partner closely with Treasury Services, Budget & Planning, Procurement, and other divisions to support integrated financial strategies and strong fiscal stewardship.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of financial professionals, fostering professional growth, collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to service.
• Serve as the primary liaison to external auditors and regulatory agencies, ensuring transparency, compliance, and credibility in financial reporting.
• Provide strategic counsel to University leadership, including the Board of Trustees and Audit Committee, on financial performance, enterprise risk, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Drive innovation and process improvement in financial systems and operations, including supporting major initiatives such as a potential ERP implementation.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred)
• Valid CPA License
• 10+ years of experience
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance in a complex organization.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing audited financial statements and working with external auditors and governing boards.
• Proven ability to interpret and implement accounting standards and fiscal policy in a large, decentralized environment.
• Strong leadership experience managing and developing professional staff within a high-performing finance organization.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for diverse audiences.

This position will close on Friday, January 30th.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Higher Education