Associate Controller Accounting Operations and Disbursements

Associate Controller for Accounting Operations and Disbursements

Administrative and Professional Faculty

• Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)
• Position Status: Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Exempt:
  Not Eligible for Overtime
• College/Division: Finance
• Department: 100205 - Associate Controller - Operations
• Pay Band: N/A
• Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience
• Is this a JMU only position? No
• Is this a grant-funded position? No
• Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
• Beginning Review Date: 10/28/2026

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Situated in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is a vibrant community with a population of approximately 52,000. Harrisonburg is conveniently located approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA.
JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and supportive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 21,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

James Madison University is accepting applications for an Associate Controller for Accounting Operations and Disbursements.

• Administers the University’s Accounting Technology, Accounts Payable and Payroll Services financial affairs to include formulating and monitoring relevant policy.
• Directs the activities of Accounting Technology, Accounts Payable and Payroll Services to ensure effective management of assigned responsibilities, proper internal controls are in place and customer service needs are met.
• Directs Accounting Technology, Accounts Payable and Payroll Services compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Directs Accounting Technology, Accounts Payable and Payroll Services Departments’ compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
• Directs the administration of the university’s Financial Procedures Manual.
• Provides leadership and support during project implementations and enhancements to financial applications.
• Serves as a finance representative on university committees.
• Effectively interacts with employees, university departments and state and federal agencies to resolve complex issues related to federal, state and university laws, policies and procedures.
• Performs duties in a highly professional manner.
• Supports university tax compliance, including adherence to all local, state, and federal laws.

• Considerable experience in the accounting / auditing field.
• Progressive experience in leading university fiscal operations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

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