Associate Vice President and Controller

🇺🇸 Rochester, Michigan 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $160K - $180K 💻 Finance 🗓️ August 19th, 2026

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Oakland University is hiring an Associate Vice President and Controller. The role involves providing strategic leadership and oversight of the university's accounting services, including managing the general ledger system and fund accounting practices. The position requires leading directors in various financial departments, directing financial policy development, and collaborating with university leadership to promote operational excellence and compliance.

Highlights

Lead and support directors across Central Accounting, Accounts Payable, Student Business Services, Payroll, and Purchasing.
Develop and implement financial policies that promote operational excellence, customer service, and compliance.
Collaborate with Finance & Administration leadership to foster a results-oriented culture and advance university goals.
Master’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Minimum seven years of progressively responsible administrative supervisory experience, including two years at a managerial level.
At least five years of financial management experience, preferably in higher education.
Proficiency with personal computers, spreadsheet software, and enterprise-wide automated financial systems.
Professional certification such as C.M.A. or C.P.A. and Banner system experience are preferred.
Salary range: $160,250 - $180,250 annually.
Position within the Finance & Administration department, categorized as Administrative-Professional.