Join Indiana State University as our University Controller and Assistant Treasurer and serve as a key leader in advancing the institution’s financial stewardship and long-term success. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer, this position oversees accounting, financial reporting, compliance, treasury support, and core financial operations while supervising the University Bursar. Aligned with Indiana State University’s Take Root and Rise strategic plan, the University Controller and Assistant Treasurer supports institutional priorities through disciplined financial stewardship, data-informed decision-making, and the effective use of technology to enhance efficiency, security, and service delivery. This role partners with campus leadership to strengthen financial processes, ensure the integrity and sustainability of the University’s financial resources, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will bring a collaborative leadership style, expertise in higher education or public-sector finance, and a passion for innovation and organizational excellence.

Required Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.

Application Process:

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For a full description and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.indstate.edu/postings/56555

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 is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn and thrive together. Join our Sycamore family!

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.