Controller, University

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking a University Controller with demonstrated leadership ability. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Business and Finance, the University Controller is responsible for overseeing the effective management, accountability, and safeguarding of the financial assets of the University of Nevada, Reno, as well as the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) System Administration. The position is an integral part of the University's central administration.

Major responsibilities include ensuring financial accountability and compliance with federal, state, and NSHE requirements for accounting and financial management. The role approves the development and monitoring of effective financial policies and procedures for the University and communicates requirements to the campus community. It includes oversight and participation in preparing financial statements, establishing and maintaining internal controls, coordinating the external financial statement audit and communicating with System Administration, coordinating intercompany transactions with other NSHE System Controllers, managing account analysis and reconciliation, and reviewing accounting adjustments, budget overrides, and supplier payments.

Additional responsibilities include overseeing compliance within the Business and Finance unit by developing policies and procedures that align with federal, state, and University requirements, training staff, and monitoring and resolving issues. The position supports the development and management of computer systems for finance and administrative processes. The Controller hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates professional accounting staff in the Controller’s Office and serves in place of the Associate Vice President for Business and Finance when needed.

About the Controller’s Office

The Controller’s Office consists of approximately 25 employees and is responsible for providing effective management, accountability, and custody of the financial assets of the University. Services included in the Controller’s office include cashier’s office operations, accounting services operations (supplier invoices, expenses and P-Card payments) and nonresident alien tax services. The Office is responsible for the preparation of the University’s financial statements in addition to ensuring compliance with federal, state, and NSHE requirements for accounting and financial management. Campus financial transactions are routed through Workday and require final approval from the Controller’s Office before posting to the general ledger. The Controller’s Office collaborates with other central services teams in addition to working closely with campus constituents to ensure appropriate accounting policies and procedures are followed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and seven (7) years of managerial and/or related professional work experience, OR Master’s Degree and five (5) years of managerial and/or related professional work experience

Related Experience: Progressively responsible financial management experience to include college/university or governmental accounting; progressively responsible supervisory experience; and preparing, analyzing and presenting financial statements or related.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Schedule and Travel Requirements

Minimal travel

Compensation Grade

The typical salary range for this position is $165,000 - $185,000.

Salary is based on related education and experience, internal equity and budgets.

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Administrative Faculty – E

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Full Consideration Period

Full consideration, please apply by May 12, 2026.