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Oakland University

Associate Vice President and Controller

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $155K - $179K

💻 Finance

🗓️ October 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

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, leading directors across several financial departments, and developing financial policies that enhance operational excellence and compliance.

Highlights
  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for accounting services including central accounting, accounts payable, student business services, payroll, and purchasing.
  • Manage the University's general ledger system and related fund accounting practices.
  • Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to promote operational excellence, customer service, and compliance.
  • Collaborate with the Finance & Administration leadership team to support continuous improvement and conflict resolution.
  • Required: Master's degree in Accounting or related field, 7+ years progressively responsible supervisory experience with 2+ years in managerial roles, 5+ years experience in financial management preferably in higher education.
  • Proficiency with personal computers, spreadsheet software, and enterprise-wide automated financial systems.
  • Desired: Professional certifications (CMA, CPA), university fund accounting experience, database management, and Banner experience.
  • Salary range: $154,966 to $179,435 annually.
  • Full-time, 40 hours per week position in the Administrative-Professional group.
  • Focus on fostering a results-oriented culture and advancing University goals through financial leadership.