Associate VP & Controller

Associate VP & Controller

Hawai'i Pacific University is designated as an Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian (ANNH) Serving Institution by the US Department of Education. As such, we strive for accurate displays of the Hawaiian language in all our institutional materials. This includes the appropriate use of diacritical marks such as the 'okina and kahako. Unfortunately, at times external vendors and other third‑party technology integrations do not support the use of these characters.

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• Salary: $ - $ Annually
• Job Type: Staff - Regular Full Time Exempt
• Location: Honolulu, Hawaii (Harbor Court, 55 Merchant Street, Honolulu, HI 96813)
• Job Number: 02656
• Department: Business Office
• Remote Employment: Remote

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is a key member of the University's senior leadership team. This position oversees the University's Business Office which includes financial reporting and audits, tax compliance, payroll, treasury operations, accounts payable, collection of student tuition and many other aspects of the University's business operations. A successful Controller will ensure that policies and procedures in these areas promote our primary goal of student success balanced with the long‑term financial health of the University.

This will require adept cross‑functional relationships with departments such as the Office of Academic Affairs, Advancement and Development, Facilities and Security and other areas that manage non‑University commercial operations. While higher education experience is preferred (but not required), the Controller must possess a constant desire to learn and a thirst for continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and internal control requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, fund/governmental accounting practice and principles, and Accounting Standards Codification (ASC).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• CPA certification.
• Experience working in a non‑profit, preferably higher education.
• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management.
• Eight (8) years of experience working in a public accounting firm.
• Ellucian (Banner) Software experience.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements, budgets, and forecasts and ability to work in a team and delegate responsibility.

• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Minors on Campus policy.
• Able to work all shifts and extended hours.
• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable transportation to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position.