Chief Accounting Officer & Strategic Controller

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 400,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Total rewards package for health, life, career, and retirement

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks an Associate Vice President, Controller to lead and innovate its financial operations. This role, situated at the heart of financial enterprise, requires strong leadership, advanced accounting knowledge, and considerable experience in managing financial processes within educational institutions. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and CPA with a robust background in financial leadership across complex organizations, aiming to enhance financial resilience through strategic oversight and modern technology integration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• 5+ years managing large/complex teams.
• Technical fluency in ERP and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions.
• Lead core financial operations and compliance.
• Supervise General Accounting and Financial Reporting teams.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Master’s Degree in Finance or related discipline

Tools

Oracle/PeopleSoft

Workday

Job description

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks an Associate Vice President, Controller to lead and innovate its financial operations. This role, situated at the heart of financial enterprise, requires strong leadership, advanced accounting knowledge, and considerable experience in managing financial processes within educational institutions. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and CPA with a robust background in financial leadership across complex organizations, aiming to enhance financial resilience through strategic oversight and modern technology integration.