University of Idaho
Controller
🇺🇸
Hybrid - Moscow, ID
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Full-Time
💰
TBD
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Finance
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January 21st, 2026
GAAP
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Idaho is hiring a Controller. This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the university’s financial management, reporting, and compliance efforts, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data while strengthening internal controls. The Controller directs all accounting operations including General Accounting, Payroll, Student Accounts, and Accounts Payable, and collaborates with university divisions to maintain consistent and transparent financial processes.
Highlights
- Oversee preparation of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reports.
- Lead coordination of the annual external financial audit and ensure timely completion of audited financial statements.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and systems with compliance and transparency.
- Assist in developing long-term financial strategies and bond finance support activities.
- Ensure data integrity across the Banner ERP system and other financial applications.
- Requires seven or more years of progressive accounting/financial management experience including supervisory roles.
- Must have comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and relevant federal and state regulations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; CPA designation required.
- Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, experience in higher education/nonprofit/governmental accounting, proficiency with Banner ERP or similar systems, and expertise in public-sector accounting and financial reporting.
- Compensation is commensurate with experience; full-time exempt fiscal year appointment with some travel and flexible hours required.
Controller Full Description
Controller
Position Information
Internal Posting? |
Posting Number | SP005089P
Position Title | Controller
Division/College | AVP Finance
Department | AVP Finance
Location | Moscow, Off Campus Location - Possibly Hybrid Eligible
Posting Context Statement |
Position Overview | This position serves as the University of Idaho’s chief accounting officer, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for institutional financial management, reporting and compliance. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of the university’s financial data, strengthens internal controls, and supports the institution’s fiscal sustainability in alignment with state, federal and Idaho State Board of Education requirements. This position directs and coordinates all accounting operations, including General Accounting, Payroll, Student Accounts and Accounts Payable, and works collaboratively across university divisions to ensure consistent, efficient and transparent financial processes.
Duties may include: Oversee the preparation of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting Lead coordination of the annual external financial audit and ensure timely completion of the audited financial statements Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures and systems with consistency, transparency, and compliance Assist in the development of long-term financial strategies, analysis and support activities related to bond finance Ensure financial data integrity across the Banner ERP system and other integrated financial applications Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) | University of Idaho
Posting Number | SP005089P
Position Title | Controller
Division/College | AVP Finance
Department | AVP Finance
Location | Moscow, Off Campus Location - Possibly Hybrid Eligible
Posting Context Statement |
Position Overview | This position serves as the University of Idaho’s chief accounting officer, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for institutional financial management, reporting and compliance. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of the university’s financial data, strengthens internal controls, and supports the institution’s fiscal sustainability in alignment with state, federal and Idaho State Board of Education requirements. This position directs and coordinates all accounting operations, including General Accounting, Payroll, Student Accounts and Accounts Payable, and works collaboratively across university divisions to ensure consistent, efficient and transparent financial processes.
Duties may include: Oversee the preparation of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting Lead coordination of the annual external financial audit and ensure timely completion of the audited financial statements Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures and systems with consistency, transparency, and compliance Assist in the development of long-term financial strategies, analysis and support activities related to bond finance Ensure financial data integrity across the Banner ERP system and other integrated financial applications Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) | University of Idaho
Position Qualifications
Required Experience | Seven or more years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience, including supervisory responsibilities Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, GASB and applicable federal and state regulations
Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
Required Other | Certified Public Accountant (CPA designation) Ability to travel Ability to work nonstandard extended hours with flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays
Additional Preferred | Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field Experience in higher education, nonprofit or governmental accounting environments Demonstrated proficiency with Banner ERP or comparable enterprise financial systems Strong analytical, communication skills with a demonstrated record of professional conduct Expertise in public-sector accounting and financial reporting Proven ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate with internal and external stakeholders Proven effectiveness in leading organizational change, building team capability, and promoting clarity and consistency in business processes
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Required Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
Required Other | Certified Public Accountant (CPA designation) Ability to travel Ability to work nonstandard extended hours with flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays
Additional Preferred | Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field Experience in higher education, nonprofit or governmental accounting environments Demonstrated proficiency with Banner ERP or comparable enterprise financial systems Strong analytical, communication skills with a demonstrated record of professional conduct Expertise in public-sector accounting and financial reporting Proven ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate with internal and external stakeholders Proven effectiveness in leading organizational change, building team capability, and promoting clarity and consistency in business processes
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Posting Information
FLSA Status | Exempt
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 11/18/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.
In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Employee Category | Exempt
Pay Range | Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | 1
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time
Funding |
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 11/18/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants | This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.
In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- List of References
- Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
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