Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing Historically Black Colleges and Universities and located in Tallahassee, Florida, invites nominations and applications for a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to serve as its next Controller.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Controller will cultivate strong working relationships and collaborative partnerships across the FAMU Finance and Administration leadership team, as well as with other key stakeholders including administrators, financial leaders in Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, and units such as Contracts and Grants, Title III, Audit and Compliance, Risk Management, Legal, and Emergency Preparedness. The Controller’s Office also provides financial support to university auxiliaries and Direct Support Organizations (DSOs).
The successful candidate will lead a team of professional and administrative staff responsible for a broad portfolio of financial operations, including:
The next Controller will be an accomplished leader with positive sustained impact in complex environments, where collaboration and leadership are critical to success. They must be an exceptional communicator—able to actively listen, write effectively, and deliver clear, professional presentations to varied audiences. Attendance at conferences and seminars to support personal and professional development is expected, as is the ability to represent the University with distinction.
The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management, or a closely related field. They should possess a minimum of seven to nine years of relevant experience, with extensive expertise—ideally ten or more years—in financial accounting, reporting, and management. A CPA license is preferred.
WittKieffer is assisting FAMU with this search. Applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should be submitted by clicking the buttons below or via email to WittKieffer consultants Diane Smith and Stephanie Ikediobi at [email protected].
In accordance with federal and state law, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) is committed, as evident in our policies, principles and practices, to an educational environment and equal opportunity workplace wherein each member of the University community is free from any form of harassment and discrimination. Therefore, the University prohibits discrimination on the basis of any legally protected group status (including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972), in accordance with University regulation, state, and federal laws. Discriminatory conduct in the form of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and stalking, is also prohibited.