Associate Vice President

Associate Vice President & University Controller, Financial Operations Boston, MA, United States Full‑Time / Regular Position Summary Associate Vice President & University Controller (Controller) reports to the Vice President, Financial Operations and is responsible for maintaining accounting records, providing timely financial reporting, establishing internal controls, and spearheading technology initiatives. Major Duties Staff development: assist managers in formulating development plans; supervise teams including Associate Controller, Payroll Services; Assistant VP of Student Financial Services; Assistant VP of Financial Accounting & Reporting and Tax Services; Associate Controller of Research Financial Operations; and Property Management. Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to accomplish goals; recruit, employ, train, supervise, evaluate personnel. Review month‑end close reporting; prepare monthly board committee presentations and ad‑hoc financial analysis for senior leadership. Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements, footnotes, MD&A under GAAP; liaise with external auditors; lead external audits; serve Board of Trustees’ Audit Committee. Establish an internal control environment for financial information and accounting of university assets. Act as committee member for subsidiaries, related parties, task forces, and working groups with internal and external partners. Required Skills CPA qualified and master’s degree (MBA, MSA, or equivalent). 12+ years financial accounting management experience, preferably in higher‑education public accounting; last 5 years supervisory/managerial; alternatively 7 years audit experience in higher education with managerial responsibilities. Expertise in internal controls, compliance, GAAP. Strong communication, negotiation, influencing, critical thinking, collaboration, problem‑solving, empathy. Excellent analytical skills; experience with complex processes, systems, report writing applications. Proven staff & office operations management; leadership and team‑building. Strong time‑management, planning, ability to prioritize multiple projects and adapt to fast‑paced changes. Self‑motivated, proactive, intellectually curious. Preferred Skills Extensive experience with SAP, other reporting tools, enterprise‑wide accounting software (Oracle, PeopleSoft, Banner, ERP), Campus Solutions, Microsoft Office Suite. Benefits Boston University offers health, dental, life insurance, paid time off, tuition remission for employees and dependents. Full‑time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University. For more details, visit https://www.bu.edu/hr/employee-resources/benefits/. Diversity & Inclusion Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity. The University is committed to building an inclusive and equitable environment where all constituents can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from women and under‑represented groups. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. The University ensures reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy, or marital, parental, or veteran status. Application Instructions Upload resume, list of references (if available), and a cover letter addressed to “Hiring Manager – AVP and University Controller” at https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315808. #J-18808-Ljbffr