Required Relevant Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Experience with GASB reporting standards.
• Progressive experience in accounting or financial management, preferably in higher education or public-sector finance.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, audit coordination, and internal controls.

About the Institution:

Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.

Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.

Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.

Job Summary:

The University Controller and Assistant Treasurer is a senior finance leader responsible for ensuring the integrity, transparency, and effectiveness of the University's financial operations. This role provides leadership and oversight of accounting, financial reporting, compliance, treasury support, and key transactional functions, while maintaining a strong system of internal controls.

Aligned with the University's Take Root and Rise strategic plan, the Controller advances institutional priorities through disciplined financial stewardship, data-informed decision-making, and the strategic use of technology to improve efficiency, security, and service delivery.

The Controller supervises the University Bursar, serving as a strategic partner, advisor, and driver of continuous improvement.

In the capacity of Assistant Treasurer, the Controller supports cash management, debt administration, and financial risk management to safeguard institutional assets and promote long-term financial sustainability.