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Assistant Vice President/Controller
- Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR)
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Position Details
Position Information
Department Budget & Finance (QFA)
Position Title Administrator 1-Bud/Resrce Pln
Job Title Assistant Vice President/Controller
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option? Yes
Job Summary
The Associate VP of Budget and Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer is seeking an Assistant Vice President/Controller. This is a full-time 1.00 FTE , 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Assistant Vice President & Controller ( AVP ) serves as Oregon State University’s chief accounting officer (Controller) and is responsible for the leadership and operational management of the university’s core accounting, financial reporting, and business services functions. Reporting to the Associate Vice President and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, the AVP /Controller directs activities that ensure the integrity, transparency, and compliance of OSU’s financial operations.
The position oversees Financial Accounting and Reporting, Business Services, and the Accounting Service Center. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining effective systems of internal controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, facilitating audits, and providing timely and accurate financial information to university leadership and external stakeholders.
The AVP /Controller advances a culture of proactive service, innovation, and financial stewardship while fostering strong partnerships with academic, research, and administrative units. As a visible university leader, the AVP /Controller drives adoption of modern systems and processes to improve efficiency and data-informed decision-making, strengthens constituent engagement, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and institutional standards and policies. This position is critical in positioning the university for financial sustainability, operational excellence, and long-range success.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
•Top 1.4% university in the world
•More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
•1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
•2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
•7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
•100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
•35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
•217k+ alumni worldwide
•For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
•Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
•Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
•Retirement savings paid by the university.
•A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
•Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
•Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
•Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy (30%)
+ Build strong, collaborative relationships across the university community to understand needs, align priorities, and deliver value.
+ Provide strategic leadership for accounting, financial reporting and business services with a focus on proactive service delivery and operational excellence.
+ Maintain deep expertise in accounting and finance by monitoring industry developments, marketplace trends, leading practices and emerging technologies.
+ Partner with the Budget and Planning Office, Treasurer, Chief Procurement Officer, Internal Audit and Risk Management, Department of Research and Innovation, as well as other senior leaders to address complex issues, manage risk, and safeguard university interests.
+ Prepare and present materials to the University Board of Trustees.
+ Lead the adoption of relevant technologies that modernize systems, improve transparency, and enhance customer experience.
+ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
+ Exercise delegated contract signature authority and appropriate sub-delegations to support efficient university operations.
Operations (40%)
+ Oversee university-wide accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
+ Lead preparation of annual financial statements and other internal and external reporting.
+ Oversee the operations of Business Services and the Accounting Service Center to provide efficient financial transaction processing and support to university units.
+ Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and financial policies to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and audit requirements.
+ Coordinate and support internal and external audit engagements, including financial, compliance, and operational audits.
+ Facilitate timely responses to audit findings and implementation of recommendations.
+ Collaborate on the development, implementation, and optimization of financial systems and technologies to enhance operational efficiency and reporting capabilities.
Departmental Management (25%)
+ Lead, mentor, and develop a team of professional accounting and financial staff, including responsibility for hiring and onboarding, setting clear goals, assigning and reviewing work, coaching for performance, and providing thoughtful evaluations.
+ Empower and support staff through clear communication, consistent feedback, and professional development opportunities to foster a culture of service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
+ Provide fiscal leadership through the development, monitoring, and accountability of departmental budgets and expenditures
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
+ Contribute expertise to cross-campus task forces, committees, and working groups that advance institutional priorities.
+ Serve as a visible thought leader who models collaboration, adaptability, and innovation in support of the university’s long-term success.
+ Other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Budget and Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer.
What You Will Need
+ Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility.
+ Knowledge of GAAP , GASB , and other applicable accounting standards.
+ Experience preparing complex financial reports and statements.
+ Experience managing audits and implementing internal control processes.
+ Familiarity with ERP systems and financial technologies.
+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
+ Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to foster collaboration, inclusive excellence, and innovation.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
+ Accounting experience in higher education at a large public research (R1) university, or large, complex public-sector organizations.
+ Knowledge of public university financial regulatory environments.
+ Experience leading financial systems implementations or upgrades.
+ Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ) or Certified Management Accountant ( CMA ) license or equivalent professional designation.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
This position operates in a professional office environment with regular interaction and communication with faculty, staff, and external partners in person, by phone, email, and virtual platforms. While the role primarily requires an on-campus presence to support key meetings and engagement, it is eligible for occasional telework, as aligned with business needs. The AVP /Controller is expected to model effective hybrid leadership by leveraging digital tools and collaboration platforms to engage teams, sustain productivity, and support a connected workplace culture. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to meet critical deadlines or institutional objectives. Periodic travel may also be required.
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $190,000 - $230,000
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/56839
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P09489UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 01/20/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 10/02/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 11/09/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Mealoha McFadden at [email protected] or 541-737-7742
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team [email protected].
Supplemental Questions
Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/173522
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
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