Assistant Vice President Finance and Controller - Whitman College

A great leadership opportunity in Walla Walla, Washington!

Another Source is proud to partner with Whitman College in the search for their next Assistant Vice President for Finance & Controller!

Located in the heart of Washington wine country, Walla Walla offers a wonderful combination of small-town charm, a vibrant food and wine scene, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognized liberal arts college and lead a talented finance team while supporting the institution's long-term financial strength and success.

A few highlights:

• Lead a collaborative team of finance professionals
• Oversee complex financial operations, including a $1B endowment
• Partner closely with senior leadership to strengthen processes and financial operations

Location:

Walla Walla, WA | Hybrid flexibility Relocation assistance and unique housing benefits available! We're looking for a CPA who brings strong technical expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and an interest in making a meaningful impact in higher education.

Another Source's client,
Whitman College
, is recruiting an Assistant Vice President for Finance & Controller to join their team in Walla Walla, Washington. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, and relocation assistance is available.

Here's a little about Whitman College:

Located in the heart of Walla Walla, Washington, Whitman College is a nationally recognized liberal arts institution known for its academic excellence, close-knit community, and commitment to providing a transformative educational experience. Set on a beautiful, tree-lined campus, Whitman brings together approximately 1,500 students from around the world and 500 dedicated faculty and staff who share a passion for learning, collaboration, and student success.

Whitman combines the personalized experience of a small liberal arts college with a strong national reputation for academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and meaningful student engagement. The College's collaborative environment encourages innovation, thoughtful leadership, and a shared commitment to advancing its mission.

Whitman offers the opportunity to contribute to the long-term strength and success of an institution where relationships matter, ideas are valued, and the work of every department plays an important role in supporting the student experience.

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About this role:

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Finance and Controller is responsible for the fiscal operations of the College by establishing and maintaining procedures and internal controls, ensuring the accuracy and timely recording and reporting of fiscal activity, and safeguarding the College's assets.

The AVP for Finance and Controller oversees the Office of Accounting and Business Services (ABS) which includes preparation of and management of the College's annual budget, student accounts, trust and endowment accounting, accounting for the College's trust properties, grants management and accounting, purchasing and payables.

This position is responsible for timely and accurate maintenance of the general ledger and financial management reporting including preparation of the annual audited financial statements, budget to actual reporting, grant reporting, reports for Cabinet and the Board of Trustees, and other adhoc or routine required reporting to outside agencies and/or higher education industry-related reporting.

The AVP for Finance and Controller is responsible for the preparation of the College's annual tax returns and managing the College's tax compliance with international, federal, and state laws. The AVP for Finance and Controller reports directly to the Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA).

Currently, the College's payroll function resides within the Office of Accounting and Business Services, but the Vice President for Finance and Administration is considering a transfer of this function to the Office of Human Resources.

Scope & Impact

Current Fund (i.e., Operating) (55%)

• Internal Controls. Design, implement, and maintain an effective system of internal controls to prevent and detect fraud and/or errors and to safeguard the College's assets.

• Processes and Procedures. Design, implement, and maintain an effective accounting system promoting accuracy, clarity, consistency, reliability, timeliness, and efficiency, ideally promoting a paperless process and…