The Office of the Controller provides financial processing and control services to all Miami campuses, including the European Center in Luxembourg.
Using a Lean business approach to departmental goals and objectives, the Controller supports the University's educational, research, and service mission. The Controller supervises the University's Accounting and Accounts Payable functions.
Learn about the Controller's Office, reporting functions, and staff.
Departmental Procure-to-Pay Process
When making purchases, University departments can find support for each step of the process:
- Planning for purchases (e.g., finding vendors, creating contracts): The Office of Strategic Procurement
- Paying for goods or services (e.g., Buyway, P-Card, Travel and Expense module): Accounts Payable
- Reconciling purchases with monthly reports: General Accounting or Grants and Contracts
Departments seeking to accept payment should follow the the Office of Investments and Treasury Services's cash handling policy.
- Review financial management roles
- Request access to financial systems
- Pursue training for handling budgets and financial transactions
Financial Reports