Fort Valley State University invites applications for the position of Associate Vice President/Controller in the Division of Business and Finance.

• This leadership role offers an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished financial executive to provide strategic direction and fiscal stewardship at Georgia’s top-ranked public HBCU. The Associate Vice President/Controller will serve as a key partner to the Vice President for Business and Finance, ensuring accuracy and accountability across all financial reporting, compliance, audit, and risk management functions. The successful candidate will lead essential operational areas including Accounting Services, Procurement, the Bursar’s Office, and Risk Management while fostering a culture of transparency, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role demands a deep understanding of higher education finance, mastery of GAAP and GASB standards, and the ability to align financial operations with institutional priorities. The selected leader will play a critical role in supporting Fort Valley State University’s mission of academic excellence, operational efficiency, and student success through sound fiscal management and strategic collaboration across the university community.