Associate Vice President of Finance/University Controller, Norfolk State University

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The Opportunity

The Associate Vice President of Finance (AVP) /University Controller at Norfolk State University (NSU) is an opportunity for a seasoned financial leader to assume responsibility for the institution's financial reporting process. The role involves managing system upgrades, grants, contracts, and fixed assets, while ensuring compliance with federal and state financial regulations. The Controller will oversee the preparation of financial statements, develop internal controls, and risk management protocols, and optimize cash flow. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Administration and CFO, the AVP will lead a team of finance professionals, contributing to the university’s financial stability and academic mission. The AVP will bring strategic insights to support NSU’s objectives. 

The AVP/ University Controller assumes responsibility for the financial reporting process for the University. This position is responsible for all areas leading to the creation of financial statements. This includes managing the functional part of system upgrades and implementations, quarterly reporting on audit findings, ARMICS, cost accounting, grants, and contracts, fixed assets, etc. The Controller leads the administrative effectiveness effort for Controller’s department for SACSCOC, attends staff meetings, assists with board of visitors reporting and policy development and updates, and fields day-to-day questions from departments. The Controller provides operational management for a team of finance professionals.

The Controller provides leadership and management of the Controller’s Office while performing highly technical duties in the division of Finance and Administration. The Controller ensures financial compliance with regulatory requirements to support its financial stability and academic mission. As a member of the finance management team, the Controller works closely with and reports to the Vice President of Finance and Administration in all areas of financial responsibility. The budget is approximately $300 million and the AVP has responsibility for 47 full-time staff.

How to Apply

Marion Frenche with Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Norfolk State University on this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Application materials should include:

• A cover letter that addresses the requirements, duties, knowledge, and experiences which prepared you to assume this role;
• A current résumé/curriculum vitae

We strongly encourage submitting application materials as separate PDF attachments. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. 

All application materials should be submitted to the Greenwood Asher & Associates team via e-mail at: marionfrenche@greenwoodsearch.com .