Vice President of Finance and Controller

AACSB International; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Generous time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness/gym allowance

Job summary

AACSB International seeks a strategic Vice President of Finance and Controller to oversee accounting and finance operations for U.S. and international entities. You will ensure accurate, timely close, implement strong internal controls, and provide executive leadership with clear financial insights.

You will report to the EVP and guide budgeting, forecasting, audits, and executive-level reporting. A hybrid work environment, CPA, and 10+ years of relevant experience are key requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA in good standing or comparable international qualification.
• 10+ years in finance, with 5+ years leading teams.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and monthly close.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance and Accounting team, set priorities, and ensure proper staffing.
• Own general ledger accuracy and month/quarter/annual close per U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans.
• Manage treasury, cash management, payroll, payables, receivables, and revenue processing.
• Coordinate annual audits and Form 990 filings; interface with auditors.
• Maintain internal controls and policy compliance; escalate material risks.
• Prepare financial statements and analyses for EVP and Board leadership.
• Improve financial systems, automation, and data governance.
• Perform other duties aligned with accountability scope.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/ finance

CPA certification

Master’s degree in accounting/finance or MBA

Tools

Sage Intacct

Martus

Salesforce

ERP systems

Job description

AACSB is the world’s standard-setting body for business education, providing quality assurance (accreditation), insights and thought leadership, and transformative learning (e.g., conferences, seminars, and digital learning) to over 2,000 member organizations and more than 1,000 accredited business schools represented across 100+ countries.

Guided by our core values of Members First, Inclusivity, Global Unity, Excellence, and Curiosity, we are dedicated to transforming business education to create a lasting, positive impact on society. Through a global lens, we foster collaboration between educators, students, and businesses to cultivate the next generation of great leaders.

Synonymous with the highest standards of excellence since 1916, AACSB continues to connect and empower the business education community, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive future for business education worldwide.

As the Vice President of Finance and Controller, you willlead AACSB’s accounting and finance operations and are accountable for their accurate, timely, and well-controlled execution. The Vice President reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating and Financial Officer (EVP), who retains accountability for enterprise financial strategy, resource allocation, financial risk, and Board-level financial governance. The Vice President operates within the policies and delegated authorities set by the EVP.

The Vice President converts financial results into clear advice for executive leadership, maintains an effective internal control environment, and improves finance processes and systems in support of AACSB’s mission.

How You’ll Contribute

• Lead the Finance and Accounting team, set priorities and service standards, assign work, develop staff, evaluate performance, and maintain coverage and segregation of duties.
• Own the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger and financial records for U.S. and international operations. Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and review significant accounting matters.
• Manage the preparation of financial reports, budgets, forecasts, long-range plans, cost allocations, and scenario and cash analyses in support of the EVP. Coordinate department input, challenge material variances, identify performance drivers and risks, and deliver decision-useful insight to organizational leaders.
• Manage day-to-day treasury and financial operations, including cash management, investment accounting and reporting under approved policies, payment controls, payroll, accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, and revenue processing. Approve payroll and other disbursements within delegated authority and dual-approval requirements.
• Coordinate the annual financial statement audits of U.S. and international entities, preparation of the Form 990, and other tax, banking, and regulatory filings. Serve as the day-to-day contact for external auditors and tax advisers.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies, administer approval authorities established by the EVP, and elevate material risks, compliance concerns, and control deficiencies to the EVP. Provide financial review of significant contracts and commitments.
• Prepare financial statements, forecasts, and analyses for executive leadership, department leaders, and, through the EVP, the Board and its committees. Present financial information when requested by the EVP.
• Manage financial systems and related processes, including the general ledger, expense-management, payroll, and banking platforms and their integrations with enterprise systems. Improve automation, data integrity, access controls, and workflows without weakening controls, and identify AI and automation opportunities within Finance and Accounting.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with the position’s scope and level of accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Fluency in the English language.
• Active CPA in good standing, or comparable internationally recognized professional accounting qualification.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience, including at least five years leading accounting or finance teams.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, audit management, internal controls, revenue recognition, and monthly close.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, treasury, and executive-level reporting in addition to controllership.
• Experience working with executive leadership and supporting board or committee reporting.
• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally (approximately 5% of the year).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a nonprofit association, membership organization, professional society, or other mission-driven enterprise.
• Experience with multi-entity, international, and multi-currency operations.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Martus, Salesforce, and integrated expense, payroll, banking, or business-intelligence systems.
• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience modernizing finance operations through automation, systems integration, improved data governance, and stronger management reporting.

We take pride in providing our employees with an inclusive work environment that promotes individual development. Our employees say their colleagues, our benefits, and our hybrid work environment are the primary drivers that attract and keep them with AACSB.

AACSB offers a hybrid work environment, generous time off benefits, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and a fitness/gym allowance.