Meharry Medical College · 2 months ago
Assistant Vice President, Controller
Nashville Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expMeharry Medical College is a prominent institution focused on higher education, and they are seeking an Assistant Vice President, Controller to serve as the chief accounting officer. This role provides strategic leadership and oversight for all accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Supports the CFO in providing high-quality financial services to MMC Senior Leadership, Colleges, and constituents
Ensures all MMC accounting policies, procedures, and recorded transactions comply with all applicable regulatory, GAAP, and higher education industry standards
Manages annual MMC audit, conducted by an independent accounting firm (Auditor), including:
Reviewing the proposed audit process, data request, focus areas, and timeframe
Provision of accounting and financial data requested by the Auditor promptly
Responding quickly to all Auditor questions
Reviewing the draft Auditor’s report, and when required, providing any written explanation of historical or current source data, accounting transactions, financial statistics, and/or financial results
Reviewing the final Auditor’s report with the CFO and recommending their sign-off when appropriate
Implements corrective action plans for any Auditor findings and recommendations approved by the CFO
Manages the performance of direct reports to ensure their areas of responsibility are functioning within industry standards and achieving expected annual performance targets
Prepares annual divisional budget and proactively manages actual performance to be within budget parameters
Mentors’ direct reports, divisional managers, and supervisors in support of continuous professional development and optimum operating results
Qualification
Required
Active CPA license; eligible for transfer to Tennessee
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
Eight to twelve (8-12) years of total experience in financial management
Three to five (3-5) years of prior Controller experience in a similar-sized organization with a similar level of responsibility
Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) requirements
Strong understanding of federal and state compliance regulations applicable to higher education and research institutions
Expertise in financial reporting, auditing, internal controls, fund accounting, endowment management, and grants administration
Proficiency in ERP financial systems (such as Workday, Banner, or Oracle)
Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
Familiarity with payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury operations
Strong leadership and team management skills
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability
Proven experience implementing process improvements and financial systems enhancements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to convey complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
Sound judgment, attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy and transparency
Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Preferred
Background in biomedical research
Grant accounting and endowment accounting experience
Experience with Workday ERP system
Graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
Higher education fund accounting experience
Company
Meharry Medical College
Meharry Medical College is a school in Nashville.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.65MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2022-10-31Grant· $8M
2021-04-06Grant· $0.65M
Leadership Team
Ashutosh Singhal
Chief Data Officer and Associate Vice-President
Charles Cooper
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-11-03
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