Another Source · 11 hours ago
Associate Vice President & University Controller - Boston University
US-MA-Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $300K/yr
12+ years expBoston University is one of the nation’s premier private research universities, and they are seeking a Controller to lead enterprise-wide accounting and financial reporting. This high-impact leadership role involves overseeing a 65-person organization and managing financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for a 65-person organization across accounting, payroll, student financial services, research financial operations, tax services, and property management
Directly manage four senior leaders, including: Associate Controller, Payroll Services; Assistant Vice President of Student Financial Services (SFS), overseeing 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, including Grant and Miscellaneous Receivables and Property Management
Oversee month-end close, consolidated financial statements, and Board and Audit Committee reporting
Lead all external audits and ensure compliance with GAAP, FASB, and regulatory requirements
Advance modernization efforts, systems improvements, and best-practice financial governance
Qualification
Required
CPA required; Master's degree (MBA, MSA, or equivalent)
12+ years of progressive financial accounting and reporting experience, preferably within a large, complex higher education institution or public accounting
At least five (5) years in a senior supervisory or managerial role with responsibility for hiring, developing, and evaluating staff
Seven (7) years of higher education audit experience with managerial responsibility may be considered in lieu of the above
Deep expertise in GAAP, FASB standards, internal controls, and regulatory compliance, including state and federal requirements
Demonstrated experience overseeing enterprise-wide financial reporting, including consolidated financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A
Proven success serving as the primary liaison to external auditors and leading multiple audit engagements (e.g., financial statement, Uniform Guidance, NCAA, UFR)
Experience leading and developing large, multidisciplinary teams across accounting, payroll, student financial services, research financial operations, tax, and/or property management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex processes, systems, and competing priorities
Effective communicator and collaborator, able to influence senior leaders and engage Board-level stakeholders
Track record of advancing process improvement, system modernization, and technology adoption
Preferred
Experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Banner, or similar ERP platforms) and reporting tools
Benefits
Health, dental, life insurance
Generous paid time off
Tuition remission for employees and dependents
Company
Another Source
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11-50 employees
Funding
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