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Associate VP & Controlleru00a0Salary: $160,000.00 - $185,000.00 Annuallyu00a0Location: Honolulu, Hawaiiu00a0Job Type: Staff - Regular Full Time Exemptu00a0Remote Employment:u00a0Job Number: 02656u00a0Closing:u00a0Department: Business Officeu00a0Hawai'i Pacific University is designated as an Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian (ANNH) Serving Institution by the US Department of Education. As such, we strive for accurate displays of the Hawaiian language in all our institutional materials. This includes the appropriate use of diacritical marks such as the 'okina and kahako. Unfortunately, at times external vendors and other third-party technology integrations do not support the use of these characters. Mahalo for your understanding.u00a0Descriptionu00a0Job Summary:Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is a key member of the University's senior leadership team. This position oversees the University's Business Office which includes financial reporting and audits, tax compliance, payroll, treasury operations, accounts payable, collection of student tuition and many other aspects of the University's business operations. A successful Controller will ensure that policies and procedures in these areas promote our primary goal of student success balanced with the long-term financial health of the University. This will require adept cross functional relationships with departments such as the Office of Academic Affairs, Advancement and Development, Facilities and Security and other areas that manage non-University commercial operations. While higher education experience is preferred (but not required), the Controller must possess a constant desire to learn and a thirst for continuous improvement. HPU prides itself on its nimbleness as an organization and our ability to act quickly. This position must thrive in that entrepreneurial environment, bringing fresh ideas that will help us advance our strategic visions.u00a0Location: This position is located at Harbor Court in downtown Honolulu (55 Merchant Street, Honolulu, HI 96813)u00a0Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:u00a0u2022 Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance.u2022 Minimum 5 years of accounting supervisory experience.u2022 Knowledge of accounting systems and internal control requirements.u2022 Thorough knowledge of GAAP, fund/governmental accounting practice and principles, and Accounting Standards Codification (ASC).u2022 Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.u00a0Desired Qualifications:u2022 CPA certification.u2022 Experience working in a non-profit, preferable higher education.u2022 Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management.u2022 Eight (8) years of experience working in a public accounting firm.u2022 Ellucian (Banner) Software experience.u2022 Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements, budgets, and forecasts and ability to work in a team and delegate responsibility.u00a0Other Qualifications:u2022 Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary.u2022 Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Minors on Campus policy.u2022 Able to work all shifts and extended hours.u2022 Upon hire, candidate must have reliable transportation to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position.u2022 Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that u