The Office of the Controller is responsible for managing the overall accounting, payroll and treasury services operations of the University. This includes managing internal controls to mitigate risk; ensuring that the official accounting records of the University are up-to-date and accurate; safeguarding the assets of the University to minimize risk of financial loss; and developing and maintaining robust costing systems and reporting tools to provide high-quality financial information that supports the University’s strategic management initiatives.

The mission of this office is to maintain a sound and effective internal control environment to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles as well as relevant federal and state regulations. The Controller reports to the Associate Vice President for Finance and the Vice President for Finance and Administration.

Office of the Controller Departments

The University Controller is responsible for:

• Managing the University's General Accounting, Payroll and Treasury Services operations
• Administering the Oracle General Ledger, Grants Management, Payroll, Labor Distribution, Fixed Assets, and Accounts Receivables modules
• Maintaining the organizational hierarchy
• Serving as financial steward for the data warehouse
• Ensuring conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and other regulatory requirements
• Coordinating the development of recommended financial policies and procedures
• Designing high-level processes that support the overall functions of the University
• Providing guidance to institutional business process owners in the interpretation of complex financial policy issues