Associate Vice President and Controller

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University in Rochester, MI seeks an experienced accounting leader to provide strategic direction for accounting services, general ledger, and fund accounting. You will oversee Central Accounting, Accounts Payable, Student Business Services, Payroll, and Purchasing.

The role requires establishing financial policies, driving operational excellence, strong customer service, and compliant practices, while partnering with the Finance & Administration leadership team to advance the

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Seven+ years of progressively responsible administrative supervisory experience, including at least two years at a managerial level.
• Five+ years' experience in financial management, preferably in higher education.
• Experience in fiscal and staff management.
• Proficiency with personal computers, spreadsheet software applications, and enterprise wide automated financial systems.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the University's accounting services functions, including general ledger and fund accounting.
• Lead and support directors across Central Accounting, Accounts Payable, Student Business Services, Payroll, and Purchasing.
• Direct the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures to promote operational excellence and robust compliance.
• Collaborate with the Finance & Administration leadership team to advance the University's goals.
• Serve as a key partner in conflict resolution and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Financial systems proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Banner

Job description

Position Purpose

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the University's accounting services functions, which include responsibility for the University's general ledger system, and related fund accounting practices. Lead and support directors across Central Accounting, Accounts Payable, Student Business Services, Payroll, and Purchasing. Direct the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures that promote operational excellence, high quality customer service, and robust compliance. Contribute to a results-oriented culture through collaboration with the Finance & Administration leadership team. Serve as a key partner in constructive conflict resolution, continuous improvement, and the advancement of the University's goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible administrative supervisory experience, including at least two years at a managerial level.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in financial management, preferably in higher education.
• Experience in fiscal and staff management.
• Proficiency with personal computers, spreadsheet software applications, and enterprise wide automated financial systems.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Desired Qualifications

• Professional certification (e.g., C.M.A., C.P.A.); University fund accounting experience.
• Database management experience; Banner experience.