Controller

georgetown; United States; Ibrido; USD 168.000 - 400.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Georgetown University seeks an accomplished Controller to partner with the CFO on university‑wide financial policy, strategy, and fiscal health. You will steward core accounting, GAAP reporting, internal controls, audits, and post‑award administration while shaping the OCFO Strategic Plan.

Reporting to the CFO, you will engage with Trustees, campus leaders, and executives to align operations with institutional goals, driving digital transformation and cross‑functional collaboration.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience.
• CPA certification required.

Mansioni

• Advise the CFO on financial policy and long‑term fiscal health.
• Oversee financial accounting, GAAP reporting, internal controls and audits.
• Guide post‑award sponsored projects administration and Uniform Guidance compliance.

Conoscenze

Strategic Vision

Higher Education Expertise

Leadership & Team Building

Technical Acumen

Communication & Influence

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline

CPA certification

Strumenti

ERP systems

Business intelligence platforms

Financial software

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Requirements

Job Overview

The Controller is a vital executive leader within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), serving as a strategic thought partner and advisor to the CFO on university-wide financial policy, operational strategy, and long-term fiscal health. In addition to driving core accounting and financial operations, the Controller plays a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the OCFO Strategic Plan—focusing on exemplary financial stewardship, process optimization, digital transformation, and fostering collaborative partnerships across academic and administrative divisions.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller provides executive oversight for a comprehensive financial portfolio, including financial accounting and GAAP reporting, internal controls, external audit management, tax, student accounts and receivables, and post-award sponsored projects administration (including Uniform Guidance compliance). Through active engagement with the Board of Trustees, campus business officers, and executive leadership, the Controller aligns day-to-day operations with the university’s overarching institutional goals.

Work Interactions

• OCFO Leadership: Maintains a close advisory relationship with the CFO and the OCFO management team. Collaborates closely and seamlessly with the Budget & Financial Planning & Analysis division to align operational accounting with long-term fiscal modeling and resource allocation. Works in direct tandem with Investment, Legal, Human Resources, Facilities, Auxiliary Services, and Risk Management.


• Academic & Unit Leadership: Provides regular financial guidance and consultation to Campus Vice Presidents of Finance, Chief Business Officers (CBOs), Deans, and unit administrators.


• Governance: Interacts directly with members of the Board of Trustees/Directors (specifically the Audit and Finance & Administration Committees).


• External Partners: Serves as the primary institutional representative to external audit teams, financial institutions, actuarial consultants, and federal/state regulatory authorities.

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline required. Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including demonstrated leadership in a complex organization (higher education or non-profit sector strongly preferred). CPA certification required.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

Strategic Vision: Demonstrated experience serving as a strategic advisor to executive management, with a track record of connecting financial operations to institutional goals.

Higher Education Expertise: In-depth knowledge of university accounting principles, fund accounting, Uniform Guidance, F&A rate proposals, and academic budget models.

Leadership & Team Building: Proven ability to mentor, supervise, and inspire a diverse team of professionals while fostering a collaborative, customer-service-oriented culture.

Technical Acumen: High degree of comfort leveraging financial systems, business intelligence platforms, and modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) technology.

Communication & Influence: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders, senior executives, and board members.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range

$167,633 - $400,000

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

Need Assistance

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process, please visit the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance website for general information about requesting accommodations, as well as information about requesting accommodations specifically for applicants. You also can also contact the Office for Equal Opportunity Compliance at [phone] or [e-mail].

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.