Office of the Controller

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Welcome to the Office of the Controller! This office leads financial and management accounting activities that ensure strong stewardship of resources and the financial well-being of the 14 University of Texas institutions. Responsibilities include validating the integrity of data submitted, recorded, and reported to both internal and external customers.

MISSION - Responsible for quality accounting and financial shared services while operating in a culture of responsible stewardship and sound fiscal management of UT System resources.

VISION - To recruit, retain, and develop employees who provide exceptional service through innovation in support of the Controller’s and UT System’s mission.

VALUES - Excellence, collaboration, integrity, and innovation.

Led by Associate Vice Chancellor Veronica Hinojosa-Segura, who reports to the Executive Vice Chancellor of Business Affairs, the Controller’s Office is structured around three Centers of Excellence (listed below) that provide leadership, best practices, support and training. Click here to learn about the structure of the Centers of Excellence. 

 

ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING

Led by Dana Malone, Assistant Controller

The team focus is to collaborate and advise our customers regarding financial reporting and requirements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.

  • Investment Accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Facilities and Construction Accounting
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

Led by Sandra Neidhart, Director Business Administration Services

We provide business expertise and guidance for business operations, financial information services, tax compliance, and UT System aircraft operations.

  • Business Operations Support
  • Tax Compliance
  • Financial Information Services
  • Travel and Aircraft Operations
FINANCIAL SHARED SERVICES

Led by JoAnn Townsend, Director Financial Shared Services

A customer focused team serving the financial service needs of departments and employees. 

  • Accounts Payable
  • Travel and Employee Reimbursements
  • Payroll

    For more information or assistance, please contact controllersoffice@utsystem.ed or 512.499.4527 to speak with a member of the Controller’s Team.

     

    Recent Updates

    Report / Document Updated
    Memorandum of Understanding-Investment Related Transactions & Account: FY 2019 Oct 22nd, 2019
    Procurement - Summary of Purchase Orders Oct 22nd, 2019
    Monthly Financial Report: FY 2019 Sep 4th, 2019
    Investment Policy Statements: PUF Sep 9th, 2019
    Investment Policy Statements: ITF Sep 9th, 2019
    Investment Policy Statements: PHF Sep 9th, 2019
    Investment Policy Statements: LTF Sep 9th, 2019
    Investment Policy Statements: GEF Sep 9th, 2019
    Library, Equipment, Repair and Rehabilitation (LERR) Budget: FY 2020 Sep 6th, 2019
    LERR and Faculty STARs Budget Rules & Procedures Aug 22nd, 2019