Job Description
Controller
Posting Number: SP005089P
Division/College: AVP Finance
Department: AVP Finance
Location: Moscow, Off Campus Location - Possibly Hybrid Eligable
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
- Oversee the preparation of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting
- Lead coordination of the annual external financial audit and ensure timely completion of the audited financial statements
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures and systems with consistency, transparency, and compliance
- Assist in the development of long-term financial strategies, analysis and support activities related to bond finance
- Ensure financial data integrity across the Banner ERP system and other integrated financial applications
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- Seven or more years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience, including supervisory responsibilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, GASB and applicable federal and state regulations
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
Required Other:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA designation)
- Ability to travel
- Ability to work nonstandard extended hours with flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays
Additional Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
- Experience in higher education, nonprofit or governmental accounting environments
- Demonstrated proficiency with Banner ERP or comparable enterprise financial systems
- Strong analytical, communication skills with a demonstrated record of professional conduct
- Expertise in public-sector accounting and financial reporting
- Proven ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
- Proven effectiveness in leading organizational change, building team capability, and promoting clarity and consistency in business processes
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- None
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: Commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 11/18/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
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Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes core benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, as well as retirement and other exciting supplemental benefits that enhance the employment experience and life at U of I.
Work/Life Balance
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Employee Assistance Plan: Benefit Services offers a robust employee assistance program that is free and confidential. It provides eligible employees and their families with the opportunity to discuss personal problems with a professional counselor, receive unlimited telephone and Internet access to resource and referral information and obtain other self-help information.
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Time Away from Work: The university offers a generous paid time off package for benefit-eligible employees, as well as 12 paid holidays a year.
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Lactation Rooms: Designated locations across campus offer private rooms and resources for mothers to breastfeed or pump.
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Campus Recreation: Student Recreation Center memberships are available to board-appointed U of I faculty, staff and their spouses. Employees must use payroll deduction for memberships.
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