Associate Vice President & Controller

Associate Vice President & Controller

About the Company

Top-rated private research university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1876

Employees
10,001+

Categories

• Higher Education
• Information Technology
• Education
• Colleges & Universities
• Healthcare
• Hospitals & Clinics
• Johns Hopkins University

Specialties

• education
• research
• patient care
• medicine
• nursing
• public health
• international relations
• and engineering

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President and Controller to serve as a strategic financial leader and the institution's chief accounting officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing the company's financial operations, integrating new technologies, and modern change management practices. This role involves providing strategic leadership and hands-on management of all accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions, with a focus on institutional stewardship, financial resilience, and informed decision-making. The AVP, Controller will also be a trusted strategic advisor to the VP, Chief Financial Officer, and will oversee a large team, ensuring the company's financial functions are in line with the highest standards of excellence. Applicants for the AVP, Controller position at the company should have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred, and an active CPA designation. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, sound judgment, and a commitment to operational excellence. They must demonstrate intellectual curiosity, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to identify opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and drive efficiency. The role also requires support for the alignment of traditional financial reporting with emerging ESG disclosure practices and the ability to leverage data, automation, and emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools, to streamline operations and drive innovation.

Hiring Manager Title
VP, Chief Financial Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Finance